Landeskog Breaks 1,347-Day Goal Drought, Can't Wait to Share News with Son
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Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog scored his first regular-season goal in 1,347 days, ending a long drought. The goal, which came in the second period of a 4-1 win over Anaheim on Tuesday, was a moment of relief for Landeskog, who had been waiting to share the news with his young son, Luke. Landeskog, who turns 33 on November 23, had been out of commission for three regular seasons due to a knee injury. He made his return in the playoffs in April and scored a goal in the Dallas series. However, it wasn't until Tuesday's game that he finally broke his regular-season goal-scoring drought. The goal-scoring drought weighed on Landeskog, but he found other ways to contribute to his team, including a fight with Tampa Bay's Charle-Edouard D'Astous in a 3-2 win over the Lightning last week. Landeskog has four assists this season and is steadily working his way back into the form that made him an All-Star in 2018-19. Landeskog's return to the ice has been a welcome sight for the Avalanche, who have started the season with an NHL-best 11-1-5 record. His leadership and calm demeanor have been a source of inspiration for his teammates, including goaltender Scott Wedgewood. The Avalanche will now face a challenge without Valeri Nichushkin, who suffered a lower-body injury on Tuesday and will miss some time. Mackenzie Blackwood is slated to start in goal against Buffalo on Thursday.
