Landeskog won't return for Avalanche for Stanley Cup Playoffs

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Due to knee surgery, the captain of Colorado has not played this season, but he is positive that he will play again.

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The Colorado Avalanche have announced that Gabriel Landeskog will not be participating in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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At the time of the operation, it was anticipated that Landeskog would be out of action for a period of twelve weeks.

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