Gabriel Landeskog scores 1st regular-season goal in 1,347 days, couldn't wait to share news with son
Gabriel Landeskog ended a regular-season goal-scoring drought, which was sure to delight his biggest fan — his young son.
apnews.comHere’s the latest on Gabriel Landeskog as of May 2026.
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Status: Landeskog has been dealing with an upper/ lower-body injury during the 2025-26 season but has made progress toward a return, with reports in early 2026 indicating continued activity on the ice and a possible return timeline approaching the later stages of the season. This reflects ongoing rehabilitation after his long knee injury and recent on-ice work as he nears a return to game action.[1][3][5]
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Olympic status: In early January 2026, there was uncertainty about whether he would be able to participate for Sweden in the 2026 Milan-Cina Winter Games due to the injury, with team and coaching staff expressing cautious optimism but emphasizing the need to wait for medical clearance and timing.[3][1]
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Recent team context: Colorado Avalanche were navigating the stretch run of the season with LandeskogBack in various stages of conditioning, and outlets noted his potential role on the top lines and the power play upon return, contributing leadership and offense once medically cleared.[5][3]
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2024-25 season note: He had been returning from chronic knee issues and cartilage transplant rehab, including a notable return to regular-season play after a long injury layoff, which kept him out for extended periods but eventually allowed him to contribute again in the lineup.[4]
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Overall career context: Landeskog has been a fixture for Colorado since he joined the NHL, serving as captain and a durable left winger, with a career including a Stanley Cup in 2022 and multiple international appearances for Sweden prior to the injury arc that extended through 2023-24 and into 2025-26.[9][4]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current single source and summarize the latest game-by-game timeline, or set up a quick comparison of Landeskog’s 2024-25 vs 2025-26 injury timelines and on-ice contributions. Also tell me if you want a short bullet-point update or a brief, cited paragraph.
Citations:
- Latest injury status and Olympic considerations around January 2026.[1]
- Updates on potential return and Olympic viability.[3]
- 2024-25/return-to-play notes and broader injury history.[4][5]
- Career context and leadership role with Colorado Avalanche.[9]