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ARTTURI LEHKONEN #62 - LEFT WING - COLORADO AVALANCHE
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COL@WSH: Thompson with a great save against Artturi Lehkonen | Washington Capitals COL@WSH: Thompson with a great save against Artturi Lehkonen
Pair of points in win Lehkonen scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Kings.
Impact Lehkonen tied the game at 1-1 in the first period and helped out on a Mikko Rantanen empty-netter in the third. This was Lehkonen's third multi-point effort in five games since he returned from offseason shoulder surgery. He's at three goals, three assists, 15 shots on net, four hits and a plus-4 rating. The 29-year-old should remain in a top-six role even with Valeri Nichushkin (suspension), Jonathan Drouin (upper body) and Miles Wood (upper body) expected back Friday.
NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Rantanen has 9th career hat trick, Avalanche beat Kings 4-2
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Goal, assist in win Lehkonen scored a goal on five shots, dished an assist, added two hits and went plus-3 in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Hurricanes.
Impact Lehkonen set up Nathan MacKinnon for a game-tying goal at 15:49 of the second period and then scored the go-ahead marker less than a minute later. This was Lehkonen's second multi-point effort over three appearances this season. He has two goals, two assists, 11 shots on net and a plus-3 rating since he returned from shoulder surgery. Lehkonen is shining on the top line, but it's unclear if he'll stay there once Jonathan Drouin (upper body) or Valeri Nichushkin (suspension) return to the lineup.
NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Avalanche score 5 goals in second period and end Hurricanes' 8-game win streak, 6-4
Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and three assists, Mikko Rantanen had two goals and an assist, and the Colorado Avalanche beat Carolina 6-4 on Saturday night, snapping the Hurricanes’...NOVEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pair of points in season debut Lehkonen scored a power-play goal on three shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Kraken.
Impact Lehkonen missed nearly a full month of the regular season while wrapping up his recovery from shoulder surgery in May. The 29-year-old didn't look to have missed a beat, playing 22:25 in his season debut. His return is a welcome one for the Avalanche, who have been running thin on depth due to injuries early in the campaign. Lehkonen should be a lock for top-six minutes as long as he remains healthy, and he's worth a look in all fantasy formats.
NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended Valeri Nichushkin cleared to practice with Avalanche, remains in player assistance program
The Colorado Avalanche say suspended forward Valeri Nichushkin has been cleared to begin practicing with the teamNOVEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Avalanche activate F Artturi Lehkonen from injured reserve The Colorado Avalanche activated forward Artturi Lehkonen from injured reserve on Sunday.Lehkonen had been sidelined since undergoing should...
NOVEMBER 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Activated from IR Lehkonen (shoulder) was activated from Injured Reserve on Saturday.
Impact It now appears official that Lehkonen will rejoin the Avs on Tuesday against Seattle for his season debut. The 29-year-old winger, who underwent shoulder surgery in late May, should slot back into Colorado's top six after totaling 16 goals and 34 points in 45 games last year.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Targeting Tuesday return Lehkonen (shoulder) is expected to make his season debut versus the Kraken on Tuesday, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.
Impact Getting a forward back from injury would be a welcome sight for the injury-ravaged Avalanche. The 29-year-old has already missed 11 games and will likely miss one more, Saturday in Nashville, before making his return. Assuming all goes well, Lehkonen would take on a top-six role and power-play time.
OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE
Avalanche deal with another injury with team's leading scorer Ross Colton sidelined by a broken foot
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Will be evaluated Oct. 28 Lehkonen (shoulder) will meet with the team doctor Oct. 28 to be evaluated, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette on Wednesday.
Impact Lehkonen and the Avalanche should have a better idea of his timetable after that meeting. The 29-year-old forward hasn't played yet in 2024-25. He had 16 goals and 34 points in 45 regular-season outings last campaign.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Avalanche without forward Jonathan Drouin, claim goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen off waivers
The banged-up Colorado Avalanche will be without forward Jonathan Drouin due to an upper-body injuryOCTOBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Avs set to begin season under cloud of uncertainty with Nichushkin suspension and Landeskog's injury
The Colorado Avalanche are dealing with plenty of uncertainty on the eve of their season openerOCTOBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moves to non-roster list Lehkonen (shoulder) was put on the injured non-roster list Monday.
Impact Lehkonen has been ruled out for the first month of the 2024-25 campaign. He produced 16 goals and 34 points in 45 contests during the 2023-24 regular season.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Out through October Lehkonen (shoulder) will be re-evaluated at the end of October, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports Monday.
Impact The news officially rules Lehkonen out for at least the first 11 games of the 2024-25 campaign. Given his recovery timeline, the 29-year-old winger is a strong candidate for long-term injured reserve, though he hasn't officially been designated yet. In the meantime, Calum Ritchie appears to have secured himself a spot in the top six playing alongside Casey Mittelstadt.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Still in non-contact jersey Lehkonen (shoulder) was skating in a non-contact jersey during Wednesday's practice session, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.
Impact Lehkonen underwent shoulder surgery in May and has been limited for the start of training camp. Coach Jared Bednar said in mid-September that Lehkonen will be ready to return shortly after he's cleared for contact, but it's not yet clear when that will occur. Over 45 regular-season last year, the 29-year-old tallied 16 goals and 34 points, including seven goals and five assists on the power play.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Avalanche set to begin camp with no timeline for return of injured Landeskog or suspended Nichushkin
The Colorado Avalanche head into training camp with some holes to fill and some feelings to mend down the roadSEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not likely for preseason games Lehkonen (shoulder) is not expected to be a full participant during training camp or preseason games, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Impact Per Ryan Boulding of NHL.com, Lehkonen will be ready to return shortly after he's cleared for contact. The winger is recovering from a shoulder surgery. While he may miss most or all of the preseason slate, he should be good to go for a second-line role once he's ready to play.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Not ready to return Lehkonen (shoulder) will not be able to participate fully at the start of training camp, John Matisz of The Score reports Friday.
Impact Lehkonen underwent shoulder surgery in May and while he was skating with his teammates at the end of August, he is still considered iffy for the start of the 2024-25. Lehkonen had 16 goals and 34 points -- including seven goals and five assists on the power play -- in 45 regular-season appearances with the Avalanche in 2023-24.
SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Participating in informal skates Lehkonen (shoulder) took the ice with teammates ahead of training camp, Brennan Vogt of The-Rink.com reports Thursday.
Impact Lehkonen looks poised to return from a shoulder injury that required surgery back in May. It's possible the 29-year-old winger will still miss the first preseason game against the Stars on Sept. 23 given his lengthy layoff but all signs point to him being ready for Opening Night. In addition to a top-six role, Lehkonen should also feature with the No. 1 power-play unit -- at least until Gabriel Landeskog (knee) is given the all-clear.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
Could be ready for camp Lehkonen (shoulder) should be ready around the start of training camp, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.
Impact The team will have a better outlook on Lehkonen's timeline in the coming months but for now, it seems to be good news. The 28-year-old tallied 16 goals and 34 points in 45 regular-season games before adding another 11 points in 11 playoff appearances. Assuming he's healthy, Lehkonen will be locked into a top-six role during the 2024-25 season.
JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Avalanche F Artturi Lehkonen to have shoulder surgery Colorado Avalanche forward Artturi Lehkonen will have a shoulder procedure in the next week, general manager Chris MacFarland confirmed Thur...
MAY 23 • SUNHERALD.COM
Set for shoulder surgery Lehkonen is expected to undergo a shoulder procedure according to general manager Chris MacFarland, Brennan Vogt of The-Rink.com reports Thursday.
Impact Lehkonen was red hot during the opening round series against the Jets, scoring a goal in each of the five games, but was relatively quiet against Dallas. In the six games versus the Stars, the 28-year-old winger tallied just one goal to go with two assists and 14 shots. At this point, the expectation is that Lehkonen will be ready for the start of training camp in the fall.
MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Dallas looks to clinch second round series over Colorado in game 6
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