Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog, Devon Toews to miss 'some time'

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog left Sunday's game against Florida after crashing hard into the net and needing help off the ice, as seen in a clip shared by Sportsnet. The veteran lost an edge and skidded hard into the left post, with an impact in the rib area. The play was eerily similar to Seth Jarvis’ own injury in late December, which has sidelined the Hurricanes star since.

Landeskog has been a great story so far this season, working his way back after three full seasons missed due to ongoing knee issues. The 33-year-old is no longer a high scorer, but he’s played in every game this season, posting 22 points, and remaining an integral presence on the league’s top team, doing so in a top line role no less.

After Sunday’s game, head coach Jared Bednar said both Landeskog and defenseman Devon Toews will have to miss “some time,” per Corey Masisak of the Denver Post. Toews exited Colorado’s Saturday matchup with a lower-body injury after an awkward tumble into the boards. He missed Sunday’s game. It is unclear what either player is dealing with, though teammates Scott Wedgewood and Nathan MacKinnon hinted at Landeskog’s injury potentially being a bone fracutre — perhaps his collarbones or ribs.

As pointed out by Masisak, the Avalanche have now lost four players to injury over the last five days — with winger Joel Kiviranta, starting goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood and rookie Gavin Brindley also getting injured. The injuries will pose a tough test for an Avalanche team that, still, has only lost two games in regulation this season. Colorado is currently on a 10-game win-streak. They have a 24-1-3 record dating back to the start of November.

Pro Hockey Rumor’s Gabriel Foley also contributed to this article.