Avalanche Captain Gabriel Landeskog Ruled Out of 2023 NHL Playoffs
- Landeskog will miss the entire playoffs following knee surgery in October.
- The Avalanche captain underwent his second knee operation and has not played this season.
- Landeskog was a key contributor in Colorado's Stanley Cup run last year with 22 points in 20 games.
- The Avalanche enter the playoffs as one of the top teams but lose their captain and leader.
- Colorado has depth but loses significant experience and skill with Landeskog sidelined.