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For the last several years, the conversation surrounding Gabriel Landeskog has been about his health. Could he come back? Could he stand a full season of NHL action?

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / June 12

Colorado Avalanche 2025-26 Player Grades: Gabriel Landeskog

The Colorado Avalanche are making changes this offseason, but expect to contend again in the 2026-27 season. While they try to figure out what went wrong against the Vegas Golden Knights, we will look at the 2025-26 season reflectively.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 9

Avalanche Captain Gabriel Landeskog Wins Bill Masterton Trophy And Mark Messier Leadership Award

Gabriel Landeskog‘s comeback now has some hardware to show for it, twice over. The NHL announced Tuesday that the Colorado Avalanche captain is the 2025-26 recipient of both the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy and the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award.

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Avs’ Gabriel Landeskog wins Masterton Trophy, Messier Leadership Award

Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog received the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy and the Mark Messier Leadership Award on Tuesday to become the first player in NHL history to win both awards in a career -- let alone the same season.

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Avalanche’s Landeskog wins 2026 Masterton, Messier awards

It was a Tuesday to remember for Colorado Avalanche left winger and captain Gabriel Landeskog, who was named as the winner of both the Masterton Trophy and the Mark Messier Leadership Award for the 2025-26 season.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / May 27

‘You never know if you’re ever going to get the chance again’: Avalanche’s Landeskog on missing Stanley Cup Final

The Colorado Avalanche saw their season come to an end on Tuesday night in a 2-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights that capped off a four-game sweep at the hands of the 2023 Stanley Cup champions.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 27

Golden Knights sweep Avs, reach Stanley Cup Final

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Mark Stone and Cole Smith scored goals and Carter Hart made 20 saves as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 to compete a four-game sweep of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday in Las Vegas.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 20

Golden Knights survive late Avalanche surge, win Game 1 of Western Conferene Final

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Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / May 6

‘It was worth the wait:’ Avalanche’s MacKinnon on Landeskog’s return to form

The Colorado Avalanche took a 2-0 series lead over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night, and while this team has been a Stanley Cup contender for a long time and has added several star players over the years, it looked a lot like the old days.

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Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / May 4

Avalanche’s Landeskog Named Bill Masterton Trophy Finalist

The NHL announced Monday that Gabriel Landeskog has been named one of three finalists for the 2025-26 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, an honor awarded annually to the player who best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 4

Are Avalanche, Wild set to deliver more 'helter-skelter' hockey after Game 1 thriller?

Defense disappeared in Game 1 of a second-round contest between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild on Sunday night.

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Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

Avalanche’s Landeskog Looks Revitalized Early in Playoff Run

The greatest triumph in life led to what may have been the toughest times. Gabriel Landeskog was riding high as the captain of the 2021-22 Stanley Cup Champions, his first since being drafted to the franchise in 2011.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / March 22

Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog to return vs. Capitals

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

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 22

Gabriel Landeskog To Return To Avalanche Lineup

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog will return to the ice against the Washington Capitals, head coach Jared Bednar told the media (including NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti) today.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 8

Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog Out Week-To-Week

The Colorado Avalanche will be without a second-line winger for the short future. Captain Gabriel Landeskog has been designated as out week-to-week with a lower-body injury after taking a shot from Cale Makar to the groin per Corey Masisak of The Denver Post.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / January 10

Gabriel Landeskog's return has played a massive role in Avalanche's first-half success

The Colorado Avalanche have been hockey’s best team through the first half of the 2025-26 regular season, going 32-4-7 with 71 points and a plus-76 goal differential through 43 games.

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Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / January 5

Avalanche Hold Their Breath After Scary Gabriel Landeskog Incident

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog suffered what could be a serious injury in a frightening moment on the ice after crashing hard into the goal post.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / November 19

Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog is Settling Back Into Regular Season Routine

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog has been settling in nicely in his return to the NHL. It’s been a long road back for the Swedish forward, who missed almost three full seasons due to injury, but after finally suiting up in the 2025 NHL Playoffs, it feels right to see Landeskog back on the ice full-time.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / November 12

Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog scores first goal in over three years

The Avs captain scored his first regular-season goal in 1,347 days.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / September 20

in Landeskog Sends Message in Return to Avalanche's Training Camp

Gabriel Landeskog stepped onto the ice at Colorado Avalanche training camp this week, and with that, he did something he hadn't been able to do for years.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 26, 2025

Watch: Gabriel Landeskog scores first goal in nearly three years

Watch: Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog scores first goal in nearly three years

The Colorado Avalanche received a huge lift in their first-round playoff series against the Dallas Stars when captain Gabriel Landeskog made his return to the lineup in Game 3 of the series.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / April 23, 2025

Avalanche's Landeskog makes his long-awaited return to lineup

Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog makes his long-awaited return to lineup

After a three-year hiatus, Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog returned to the ice on Wednesday night.

Watch: Raucous ovation for Landeskog playing first NHL game since 2022

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 21, 2025

Gabriel Landeskog Activated, Wants to Return in Game 2 vs. Dallas

After nearly three years on the sidelines, Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog is officially back. The team announced on April 21 that Landeskog

Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / April 15, 2025

Avalanche captain one step closer to improbable comeback

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Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / April 12, 2025

Landeskog Feels 'Great' in Return, But One Area Needs Work

Gabriel Landeskog took a major step forward Friday night in his comeback journey, suiting up for the AHL’s Colorado Eagles in what marked his first professional hockey game in nearly three years.

Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / April 11, 2025

Former Avalanche captain to suit up for AHL game, could return for playoffs

Avalanche received some exciting news Wednesday morning: Gabriel Landeskog is one step closer to making a comeback.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 9, 2025

Avalanche captain set to play first professional hockey in three years

The Avalanche announced they’ve loaned Gabriel Landeskog to AHL Colorado on an LTIR conditioning loan that will likely last the remainder of the regular season.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 17, 2025

Gabriel Landeskog ramping up participation in Avalanche practice

Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog continues to work toward a return from the lingering knee injuries that have kept him out of the lineup since the team’s

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Colorado Avalanche News / Hockey Unplugged / March 17, 2025

Avalanche's Landeskog drops major statement on retirement

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog drops major statement on retirement

Gabriel Landeskog has been out since the Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup, but now, he's got a message for those thinking he's headed to retirement.

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