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The Colorado Avalanche tied their first-round series against the Dallas Stars with a 4–0 win Saturday, highlighted by a milestone goal from team captain Gabriel Landeskog.
Playing just his second game after nearly three years sidelined, Landeskog scored in the second period to extend Colorado’s lead to a commanding 3-0 while igniting Ball Arena in Denver.
The NHL reacted quickly on social media, posting a message along with the clip of the goal and the celebration on X.
" GABRIEL LANDESKOG GOAL! GABRIEL LANDESKOG GOAL!
His first goal in the NHL since June 20, 2022 puts the @Avalanche up 3-0 in this one! #StanleyCup."
Landeskog finished a drop pass from Brock Nelson with a quick shot past Stars goalie Jake Oettinger at 13:10 of the second period.
The goal marked his first since June 20, 2022, when he scored against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final.
Landeskog's goal-scoring hiatus spanned 1,041 days since he last found the net in Game 3 against the Bolts, although he scored one goal during his conditioning stint with the Avalanche's AHL affiliate team before the playoffs.
Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) celebrates his goal against the Dallas Stars at Ball Arena.Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Landeskog missed nearly three full seasons following a cartilage transplant surgery on his chronically injured right knee. He had not played since Colorado’s 2022 championship run.
"I've envisioned scoring again for a long time, and then there were obviously days where I didn't know if I was ever going to get to score again," Landeskog said. "So obviously it feels good.
"To get to do it in front of our fans obviously means a lot."
The captain made his highly anticipated return in Game 3 when he logged 13:16 Wednesday, finishing with six hits, a giveaway, and a takeaway.
Game 5 is scheduled for Monday night in Dallas with the series tied 2–2.
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Playing just his second game after nearly three years sidelined, Landeskog scored in the second period to extend Colorado’s lead to a commanding 3-0 while igniting Ball Arena in Denver.
The NHL reacted quickly on social media, posting a message along with the clip of the goal and the celebration on X.
" GABRIEL LANDESKOG GOAL! GABRIEL LANDESKOG GOAL!
His first goal in the NHL since June 20, 2022 puts the @Avalanche up 3-0 in this one! #StanleyCup."
GABRIEL LANDESKOG GOAL! GABRIEL LANDESKOG GOAL!
His first goal in the NHL since June 20, 2022 puts the @Avalanche up 3-0 in this one! #StanleyCup
: @NHL_On_TNT (TBS) & @SportsonMaxhttps://t.co/4TuyIATi3T
: @Sportsnet or stream on Sportsnet+
— NHL (@NHL) April 27, 2025
Landeskog finished a drop pass from Brock Nelson with a quick shot past Stars goalie Jake Oettinger at 13:10 of the second period.
The goal marked his first since June 20, 2022, when he scored against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final.
Landeskog's goal-scoring hiatus spanned 1,041 days since he last found the net in Game 3 against the Bolts, although he scored one goal during his conditioning stint with the Avalanche's AHL affiliate team before the playoffs.
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Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) celebrates his goal against the Dallas Stars at Ball Arena.Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Landeskog missed nearly three full seasons following a cartilage transplant surgery on his chronically injured right knee. He had not played since Colorado’s 2022 championship run.
"I've envisioned scoring again for a long time, and then there were obviously days where I didn't know if I was ever going to get to score again," Landeskog said. "So obviously it feels good.
"To get to do it in front of our fans obviously means a lot."
The captain made his highly anticipated return in Game 3 when he logged 13:16 Wednesday, finishing with six hits, a giveaway, and a takeaway.
Game 5 is scheduled for Monday night in Dallas with the series tied 2–2.
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