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Landeskog returns from injury, scores in Avalanche win

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  • Gabriel Landeskog scored in his return from injury for the Colorado Avalanche.
  • The Avalanche beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 in overtime.
  • Landeskog reportedly had surgery after a shot to the groin from teammate Cale Makar.

Gabriel Landeskog returned to play for the Colorado Avalanche after missing games due to an injury. He scored a goal in a 3-2 overtime win against the Washington Capitals. According to reports, Landeskog said he suffered an injury from a shot to the groin area by teammate Cale Makar in a game against the Dallas Stars and underwent a quick surgery.

The Avalanche now have 102 points, the best in the NHL this season.

I took a shot to the groin from teammate Cale Makar in a game against the Dallas Stars and needed a quick surgery.

Gabriel Landeskog

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