If Ross Colton is unable to play in Game 2 on Monday, the Colorado Avalanche might bring back their captain for his highly anticipated comeback.
Colton sustained a lower-body injury and left Saturday`s 5-1 victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of their first-round series.
The second-year center exited the game early in the third period and did not return.
Head coach Jared Bednar told reporters on Sunday that while he had no updates on Colton`s condition, Gabriel Landeskog would be considered to take his place if Colton is unavailable.
Bednar confirmed that Landeskog is ready to step in for Colton if necessary.
Earlier in the week, Landeskog rejoined the Avalanche for practice after playing two rehab games in the AHL.
Landeskog has been dealing with knee injuries for the past three years, including two surgeries. His last NHL game was in Game 6 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Stanley Cup winner with Colorado has played 738 games in his 11-year career, scoring 248 goals and 323 assists for a total of 571 points, with a plus-77 rating.
The Avalanche are aiming for a 2-0 series lead on Monday night as they continue to play in Dallas against the Stars.
