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Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog will return to the lineup for Sunday afternoon’s game against the Washington Capitals. Landeskog has been sidelined since sustaining a lower-body injury during Colorado’s 5-4 shootout victory over the Dallas Stars on March 6.

Why it matters

Landeskog’s return is a significant boost for the Avalanche, who have been dealing with injuries to several of their top-six forwards. His presence on the ice will provide a lift to the team as they push towards the playoffs.

The details

Avalanche coach Jared Bednar confirmed that Landeskog will play against the Capitals on Sunday. Landeskog, 33, has 29 points (9 goals, 20 assists) in 47 games this season. He missed three full regular seasons from 2022-25 due to issues with his right knee and multiple surgeries, including a cartilage transplant on May 10, 2023.

Landeskog sustained the lower-body injury on March 6 during Colorado’s game against the Dallas Stars.Landeskog will return to the lineup on March 22, 2026 for the Avalanche’s game against the Washington Capitals.

The players

Gabriel Landeskog

The 33-year-old captain of the Colorado Avalanche who has been sidelined with a lower-body injury since early March.

Jared Bednar

The head coach of the Colorado Avalanche who confirmed that Landeskog will return to the lineup on Sunday against the Capitals.

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What they’re saying

“It’s good to have him back. We’ve got a lot of these top-six wingers out of the lineup right now. We’ve brought them all with us on the road. They’re all making progress. Landeskog will go (this afternoon) and then hopefully we can continue to add guys here on this road trip. But he’ll make a significant difference for us here (today), and it’s good to see him back healthy and still with some runway to go here before the playoffs.”

— Jared Bednar, Head Coach, Colorado Avalanche

What’s next

The Avalanche will continue to monitor Landeskog’s progress as they work to get their full roster healthy ahead of the playoffs.

The takeaway

Landeskog’s return is a major boost for the Avalanche as they look to solidify their position in the playoff race. His leadership and skill on the ice will be crucial as the team navigates the final stretch of the regular season.