The captain is back.
Avalanche forward Gabe Landeskog will make his long-awaited return to the lineup in the NHL playoffs on Tuesday night in Game 1 against the Predators at Ball Arena. Landeskog has not played since March 10 following knee surgery. He will initially skate on Colorado’s second line with Alex Newhook and Artturi Lehkonen.
“He’s good to go,” coach Jared Bednar said. “That (top) line with Val Nichushkin has been great. Gabe is just coming back. It’s a big task. So, we’ll go with Val there for the start.”
Landeskog recorded 59 points (30 goals) over 51 games prior to being injured.