The Colorado Avalanche are currently an absolute powerhouse, sitting at the top of the NHL with a 43-10-9 record and riding a five-game winning streak. However, their past week was defined by massive trade deadline acquisitions and some concerning injuries to key leaders.
The Return of Nazem Kadri
In a blockbuster buzzer-beater ahead of the trade deadline, Colorado re-acquired their 2022 Stanley Cup hero, Nazem Kadri, from the Calgary Flames. Calgary retained 20% of his salary in exchange for Victor Olofsson, Max Curran, and a pair of draft picks.
Kadri immediately made an impact, tallying an assist in his season debut against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday.
Gabriel Landeskog’s Heartbreaking Setback
Captain Gabriel Landeskog is officially week-to-week with a lower-body injury after taking a friendly-fire shot from Cale Makar during Friday’s shootout win over the Dallas Stars. This is a heavy blow for the team and fans, as Landeskog had just successfully returned this season—and played in the 2026 Winter Olympics for Sweden—after missing three full seasons due to multiple knee surgeries.
Bolstering the Roster
Colorado’s front office aggressively armed the team for a deep playoff run. Alongside Kadri, the Avs acquired center Nicolas Roy from the Toronto Maple Leafs for conditional picks to add grit and faceoff prowess. They also traded for defenseman Nick Blankenburg from Nashville to shore up the blue line.
Artturi Lehkonen Sidelined
Adding to the injury woes, top-six forward Artturi Lehkonen suffered an upper-body injury against the LA Kings last week. Head Coach Jared Bednar confirmed Lehkonen will be out for the “foreseeable future,” forcing the newly acquired forwards to step up immediately.
Avalanche Upcoming Schedule
The Avalanche have a busy four-game slate over the next seven days. They will look to maintain their dominant momentum, though their depth will be tested without Landeskog and Lehkonen.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time (EDT) |
| Tue, Mar. 10 | vs. Edmonton Oilers | Ball Arena | 10:00 PM |
| Thu, Mar. 12 | @ Seattle Kraken | Climate Pledge Arena | 10:00 PM |
| Sat, Mar. 14 | @ Winnipeg Jets | Canada Life Centre | 4:00 PM |
| Mon, Mar. 16 | vs. Pittsburgh Penguins | Ball Arena | 9:30 PM |
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