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Gabriel Landeskog’s Road to Recovery: Avalanche Captain Back on Ice
| Date | Event | Details | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Practice Session | Gabriel Landeskog was on the ice with the Colorado Avalanche for the entire practice session. | Landeskog has been practicing sporadically since undergoing cartilage transplant surgery on May 10, 2023. |
| Ongoing | Rehabilitation Progress | Landeskog has been participating in non-physical drills, focusing on flow-and-go noncontact activities. | Coach Jared Bednar noted Landeskog’s progress, stating, “He’s looking good; I thought he looked great in practice today.” |
| May 10, 2023 | Cartilage Transplant Surgery | Landeskog underwent surgery on his right knee. | His recovery has been a series of peaks and valleys, but he continues to make strides. |
| June 26, 2022 | Last Game Played | Landeskog last played in a 2-1 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. | He contributed an assist, helping the Avalanche secure the Stanley Cup. |
| March 21 | Docuseries Release | “A Clean Sheet,” a five-part docuseries chronicling Landeskog’s recovery, will be available to stream on MAX. | The series is currently airing on TNT and TruTV. |
| Wednesday | Upcoming Game | Landeskog joked about playing against the Toronto Maple Leafs at 7 p.m. ET (TVAS, SN, TNT, MAX). | He will travel with the team during their three-game road trip, but there is no confirmed timeline for his return. |
| 2011 NHL Draft | Draft Pick | Selected by Colorado with the No. 2 pick. | Landeskog has 571 points (248 goals, 323 assists) in 738 regular-season games and 67 points (27 goals, 40 assists) in 69 Stanley Cup Playoff games. |
| 2022 Playoffs | Performance | Landeskog had 22 points (11 goals, 11 assists) in 20 playoff games. | His contributions were crucial in the Avalanche’s Stanley Cup victory. |
| Recent Games | Avalanche Performance | The Avalanche (41-24-3) are 8-1-1 in their past 10 games. | They recently won 4-3 in overtime against the Dallas Stars, moving within two points of second in the Central Division. |
| Ongoing | Team Morale | Coach Bednar highlighted Landeskog’s positive impact on the team’s energy and attitude. | “Just the energy and sort of attitude that he brings to the ice, I think, helps everybody,” Bednar said. |