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Won't return Wednesday Lehkonen (illness) will miss his second straight game when the Avalanche face Vancouver on Wednesday, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Lehkonen has 11 goals and 22 points in 30 outings in 2023-24. The 28-year-old might still be an option Saturday versus Edmonton. Once he's healthy enough to play, Lehkonen will probably serve in a top-six capacity and on the first power-play unit. His eventual return would also likely result in Brandon Duhaime's role being diminished.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Tuesday Lehkonen (illness) won't play Tuesday versus the Flames, according to Marc Moser of Altitude Sports.

Impact Lehkonen hasn't been feeling well since Sunday. It's unclear at this time if he will be available for Wednesday's contest in Vancouver. Lehkonen has registered 11 goals, 22 points and 71 shots on net over 30 appearances this season.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Lehkonen (illness) will travel with the Avalanche for the team's upcoming four-game road trip despite missing Sunday's practice, according to Ryan Boulding of NHL.com.

Impact Lehkonen, who is considered day-to-day, could be available to play Tuesday versus Calgary. He has notched 11 goals and 11 assists in 30 outings this campaign.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Scores early in win Lehkonen scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 2-1 overtime win over the Wild. He added two hits and two penalty minutes to his line.

Impact Lehkonen put the Avalanche on top just 42 seconds into the game, potting his 11th goal of the season. After just one point in the first six games back from a lengthy absence due to injury, his offensive production ramped up dramatically with 13 points (eight goals, five assists) over the last 12 games. Playing on a line with Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen will do that for a player.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets game-winner Lehkonen scored a goal on three shots and two penalty minutes in Wednesday's 7-2 2 win over Detroit.

Impact Lehkonen settled into an opening in the slot while defenders were preoccupied with Mikko Rantanen behind the net. He then one-timed Rantanen's feed to score the goal that gave Colorado the lead for good. It was his seventh tally in the last 11 games, during which Lekhonen has 12 points. The move back to the top line has helped the forward regain his scoring touch.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Adds power-play helper Lehkonen notched a power-play assist, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 5-0 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Lehkonen helped out on Nathan MacKinnon's third-period tally. The helper was Lehkonen's 11th point over the last 10 games, with five of those points coming on the power play. The winger is up to 20 points, 65 shots on net, 34 hits and a plus-3 rating through 28 outings overall. He'll continue to offer solid fantasy value while playing on the top line.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Seals win Lehkonen scored a goal on two shots, blocked one shot, delivered two hits and was assessed two penalty minutes in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Vancouver.

Impact Lehkonen iced the game with 28 second remaining when potted an empty-net goal. The tally gave him four over the last four game and seven points during that stretch. In 10 games since returning from a lengthy absence due to an ankle injury, Lehkonen has four goals on 19 shots (21.1 shooting percentage), four assists, 11 hits, four blocks and six PIM.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Six points in two games Lehkonen scored a power-play goal on his only shot of the game and had an even-strength assist in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Lightning.

Impact Lehkonen appears to be back to normal following a lengthy absence due to a neck injury. He had one assist over the first six games back but has posted six points (three goals, three assists) over the last two contests. While he has been moved from the top line to the second unit, Lehkonen remains an integral part of the Avalanche's lead power-play unit. Six of his 15 points have come on the man-advantage unit.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche play the Lightning following Lehkonen's 2-goal showing

The Colorado Avalanche visit the Tampa Bay Lightning after Artturi Lehkonen scored two goals in the Avalanche's 6-3 win over the Washington Capitals

FEBRUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Led by Artturi Lehkonen, Avs double-up Capitals, 6-3 Artturi Lehkonen had two goals and two assists as the visiting Colorado Avalanche beat the Washington Capitals 6-3 on Tuesday night.Ross Col...

FEBRUARY 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Four points in win Lehkonen tallied two goals and two assists in Tuesday's 6-3 victory over the Capitals.

Impact After assisting on Ross Colton's opening tally in the first period, Lehkonen put Colorado ahead 3-2 with a goal in the second before adding another assist on Mikko Rantanen's power-play marker later in the frame. The 28-year-old Lehkonen would add a second goal and fourth point with an empty-netter in the third. Lehkonen had gone six games without a goal since returning from a 35-game stint on IR, posting just one assist in that span. He's up to 13 points (five goals, eight assists) in 19 games this season while skating in a top-six role with the Avalanche.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up helper Lehkonen registered an assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.

Impact Lehkonen delivered a hit in the offensive zone and fed Cale Makar for the Avalanche's second goal. The helper was Lehkonen's first point in four games since he returned from a neck injury that kept him sidelined for over two months. The 28-year-old winger has returned to a middle-six role for now, which doesn't bode well for his productivity in a top-heavy offense. Lehkonen is up to nine points, 40 shots on net, 18 hits, four PIM and a minus-3 rating through 16 appearances this season, though he mainly saw top-six usage prior to his injury.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Good to return Wednesday Lehkonen (neck) will be activated off long-term injured reserve and play Wednesday versus Washington, coach Jared Bednar told Brennan Vogt of The-Rink.com.

Impact Lehkonen will be drawing into the lineup for the first time since Nov. 9. He has three goals and eight points in 12 contests in 2023-24. In the long run, Lehkonen will likely serve as a top-six forward, but the Avalanche might initially use him on the third unit alongside Ryan Johansen and Andrew Cogliano as a way to ease him back into the lineup following the 28-year-old's prolonged absence.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

May return Wednesday Lehkonen (neck) could rejoin the Avalanche for Wednesday's game against Washington, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Colorado appears to have cleared the way for Lehkonen's return when the club sent Jason Polin back to AHL Colorado after Saturday's win over Philadelphia. Lehkonen traveled with the Avs during a five-game road trip and took contact in practices. He appears ready to return to what were roles as a top-six forward and member of the power play prior to his injury.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Could play on trip Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said Lehkonen (neck) could play "towards end of" Colorado's current road trip, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports. The Avs kick off a road...

Impact Lehkonen recently stepped up on-ice activity, including taking contact. Bednar confirmed that when Lehkonen is ready to play, he'll likely join the second line with Valeri Nichushkin and Ryan Johansen. The injured forward had been on the first line at the time of his injury, but Jonathan Drouin's recent production will keep him on the top unit with Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 12 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Joining team for road trip Lehkonen (neck) will accompany the Avalanche on the team's upcoming five-game road trip, according to Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now.

Impact Lehkonen, who hasn't played since Nov. 9 against Seattle, appears to be close to a return to the lineup. He was on the receiving end of some contact during Tuesday's practice, per Rawal, which is an encouraging sign. Lehkonen has generated three goals, eight points, 34 shots on net and 13 hits in 12 games this campaign.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sheds non-contact jersey Lehkonen (neck) participated in Friday's optional skate wearing a regular jersey, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact This was the first time that Lehkonen worked out without the non-contact jersey, although it's unclear if he's ready to take the next step in his recovery or if it was due to it being an optional skate. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar alluded to the forward wanting to take contact and doing all the drills a non-rehabbing player might do. Lehkonen just passed the eight-week mark in what was targeted to be a 10-to-12 week recovery process.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in morning skate Lehkonen (neck) skated with teammates during Saturday's morning skate while wearing a non-contact jersey, Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Lehkonen continues to make progress in his return from a neck injury. The injured forward just passed the six-week mark of what had been reported as a 10-to-12 week rehab period.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still weeks out from return Lehkonen (neck) is progressing in his return from injury, though he remains 6-8 weeks from returning, Tyler King of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Lehkonen has already missed 14 games since suffering the injury on Nov. 9, and he's expected to remain sidelined until late January at the earliest. Still, it's encouraging to see the 28-year-old winger return to practice in some capacity. Lehkonen has three goals and eight points through 12 games with the Avalanche this season.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back on skates Lehkonen (neck) skated at practice in a non-contact jersey Friday, according to Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports.

Impact Lehkonen has missed the last 14 games since getting hurt Nov. 9 versus the Kraken. He has three goals and five assists in 12 games this season. There is still no timetable for his return, but this is a good first step.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of neck brace Lehkonen is no longer wearing a neck brace, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Lehkonen, who was seen following Saturday's win over Calgary, has been around the team more but isn't ready to begin workouts. "I'm sure as the days and weeks start coming by here, he'll get more into the working out and rehab stuff and do what he can," head coach Jared Bednar said. Lehkonen is on long-term injured reserve and has been replaced by Valeri Nichushkin on the top line and by Tomas Tatar on the power play.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with neck injury Lehkonen's injury, which was previously just described as upper body, is a neck issue, coach Jared Bednar told Peter Baugh of The Athletic on Thursday.

Impact There's no timetable for Lehkonen's return, but he's on the long-term injured reserve list and consequently won't return until Dec. 5 versus Anaheim at the earliest. He has three goals and eight points in 12 contests this season. With Lehkonen unavailable, Tomas Tatar has seen his playing time inch upward over the last two contests.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to LTIR Lehkonen (upper body) was moved to the long-term injured reserve Monday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Lehkonen was already expected to miss multiple weeks but this transaction will guarantee that he doesn't return until at least December. Jonathan Drouin and Tomas Tatar should see some extra playing time in Lehkonen's absence.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to IR Lehkonen (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Lehkonen is expected to miss multiple weeks with his injury and his placement on injured reserve won't affect that timeline. The 28-year-old has three goals and eight points in 12 games this season. An update on his return date should be available in the coming weeks as he moves through the rehab process.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Avalanche play the Lightning following Lehkonen's 2-goal showing