Bednar: Landeskog ‘an option’ to play for Avalanche vs. Stars

Coach Jared Bednar said Friday that the team captain will be considered for Colorado’s lineup.

“He’s getting close,” Bednar said. “Obviously, every day I feel like he’s getting a little quicker, a little bit more confident and a little bit more sure of himself. He’ll be an option for us in the series.”

Landeskog rejoined the Avalanche earlier this week for practice after a two-game rehab stint in the AHL.

The Swedish star has battled knee injuries the last three years, and has had two surgeries. His last game was Colorado’s Game 6 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2022 Stanley Cup Final.

The 32-year-old Landeskog played back-to-back games for the AHL’s Colorado Eagles last weekend.

The Stars host the Avalanche in Game 1 on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT on Sportsnet 360 and Sportsnet+.