DALLAS — It’s the four words Colorado Avalanche fans have waited nearly three years to hear.
Gabe Landeskog is back.
The Colorado captain was activated from long-term injured reserve Monday afternoon, hours before Game 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs opening-round series against the Dallas Stars. Avalanche coach Jared Bednar did not confirm that Landeskog will play in Game 2 after the team’s morning skate, but he did indicate Landeskog could replace Ross Colton, who was injured in Game 1.
This will likely be Landeskog’s first NHL game since June 26, 2022, when he ended the night of Game 6 in the 2022 Stanley Cup Final by lifting the championship trophy.