As a husband and expectant father, Gabe Landeskog was in the right place at the right time Nov. 1.
On injured reserve.
That’s when Linnea Rae Landeskog was born, all 6 pounds, 5 ounces, nearly a month before her due date. In a walking boot on his right leg, proud father Gabe — the Avalanche’s 27-year-old left wing and team captain — witnessed the birth and has spent more time than he thought he would have by his wife’s side ever since.
The Avs played 17 of their first 29 games on the road, including eight of 13 in November.