Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog appears set to return to the lineup for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Avalanche activated Landeskog from the injured reserve Monday, ahead of Game 2 of their opening-round series against the Dallas Stars.
He took warm ups for the game, but was a late scratch so his return will have to wait for Game 3.
The Swedish star has battled knee injuries for the past three years and has had two surgeries along the way. He hasn't played in the NHL since June 26, 2022, when Colorado defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning to capture the Stanley Cup.
Landeskog rejoined the Avalanche last week for practice after a two-game rehab stint in the American Hockey League.
The 32-year-old has 571 points (248 goals, 323 assists) in 738 games over 11 seasons with the Avalanche. He also has 67 points (27 goals, 40 assists) in 69 playoff games.
Colorado holds a 1-0 series lead after defeating Dallas 5-1 Saturday.
Watch the Avalanche and Stars face off beginning at 9:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. PT on Sportsnet 360 and Sportsnet+.
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