The Colorado Avalanche activated forward and captain Gabriel Landeskog from injured reserve Monday ahead of Game 2 of their first-round playoff series at the Dallas Stars.

The Colorado Avalanche have activated captain Gabriel Landeskog off injured reserve. The move paves the way for Landeskog to return from his nearly three-year absence as soon as Game 2 of Colorado's first-round series against the Dallas Stars on Monday night.

The Colorado Avalanche took care of business in Game 1 of their NHL playoff series against the Dallas Stars on Saturday, and they could be in line to receive a significant boost ahead of Monday's Game 2.