Gabriel Landeskog Returns to the Ice as the Colorado Avalanche Face Elimination in Game 6

The Colorado Avalanche will be without their captain, Gabriel Landeskog, when they host the Dallas Stars on Thursday night for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs series.

Landeskog, who was injured in Game 3, will be unable to play as the Avs try to avoid elimination. The seven-time All-Star has struggled in the playoffs throughout his career, with just two goals and three assists in eight career elimination games.

Landeskog's absence will be a major blow for the Avs, who are already facing a difficult task against the Stars. Dallas has won two of the last three games to take a 3-2 series lead.

The Avs won the first three games of the series, but they'll be looking to avoid a collapse like the one they faced in 2020 when they lost Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Dallas Stars at home.

Landeskog, 30, has been a key part of the Avs' success in recent years, helping them win the Stanley Cup in 2022. He's also a fan favorite in Denver, and his absence will be felt by the Avs faithful.

The Avs will need to find a way to win Game 6 without their captain if they want to advance to the next round of the playoffs. It will be a difficult test for the Avs, but they're up for the challenge.