Artturi Lehkonen Will Make His Season Debut On Tuesday
Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (shoulder) will be in the lineup on Tuesday versus Seattle. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar has confirmed that Lehkonen will play after he was activated from Injured Reserve. The Finnish forward joined Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen on the top line in Monday's practice. He has averaged 0.75 points per game in Denver and will be well-placed to make an immediate impact on Tuesday, playing with forwards who have combined for 35 points this season.
Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (shoulder) was activated from Injured Reserve on Sunday. Earlier in the week, Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said he expects Lehkonen to make his season debut in Tuesday's matchup against Seattle, and it now looks like he will indeed be ready to join the lineup. Lehkonen, who notched 34 points (16 goals, 18 assists) in 45 appearances last season, should play a prominent role immediately. Rookie Ivan Ivan has been reassigned to the minors to make room for Lehkonen on the roster. The 22-year-old had a decent spell with the big club, posting four points (two goals, two assists) in 12 outings.
Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (shoulder) is penciled in to return to the lineup on Tuesday versus Seattle. The Finnish forward has been sidelined for the start of the season because of shoulder surgery. He will sit out one more game as Colorado visits Nashville on Saturday. Lehkonen's return will be a big boost for a team that has lost a number of forwards to injuries, with Valeri Nichushkin also sitting because of a suspension. The Avalanche will use Lehkonen in a top-six role, and he should also get plenty of usage on the power play.
Artturi Lehkonen To Be Re-Evaluated At The End Of October
Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (shoulder) will be re-evaluated at the end of the month. The Avalanche have 11 games scheduled for October, starting with Wednesday's regular-season opener against Vegas. With Gabriel Landeskog (knee) and Valeri Nichushkin (suspension) also unavailable, the team's attack is looking quite light behind the top line. The absences could mean a big role for rookie Calum Ritchie right off the bat. He practiced on the second line on Monday and has made the opening night roster.
Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (shoulder) wore a non-contact jersey in Wednesday's practice. The Finnish forward is recovering from shoulder surgery, and the Avalanche are expected to start the season without Lehkonen. However, Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar has said that Lehkonen will be ready to quickly return to the lineup once he's cleared for contact. Colorado faces Vegas in its season opener on Oct. 9. Lehkonen has averaged 0.75 points per game since joining the Avalanche in 2021, but he's also missed a lot of time due to health issues, making him a somewhat risky fantasy option.
Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (shoulder) will not participate fully at the start of training camp. Lehkonen is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, and with teammate Nathan MacKinnon saying Lehkonen is "not starting the season" in the Avalanche lineup, it looks like it might take a while until the Finnish forward is ready for game action. Health issues also disrupted Lehkonen's 2023-24 campaign, as he was limited to 45 appearances. The 29-year-old notched 16 goals and 34 points. Youngsters like Calum Ritchie and Nikolai Kovalenko are expected to have an opportunity to impress during the preseason, with Lehkonen unavailable.
Artturi Lehkonen "A Question Mark" For Start Of Season
Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (shoulder) has been labeled "a question mark" for the start of the season by head coach Jared Bednar. It was previously reported that Lehkonen was expected to be ready for training camp after undergoing shoulder surgery shortly after the team's 2023-24 season ended in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs versus the Dallas Stars. Lehkonen missed a big chunk of 2023-24 with a neck injury, making 45 regular-season appearances. He was productive when healthy, scoring 34 points (16 goals, 18 assists). Lehkonen's absence leaves a top-six spot open, with Miles Wood potentially having a chance to step up early next season.
Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (shoulder) might not be ready for training camp ahead of the new season. He's set to undergo shoulder surgery next week, and Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland has suggested Lehkonen faces a race against time to get healthy for camp. The 28-year-old has just finished his second full season with the Avalanche. After missing time early in the campaign with a neck injury, Lehkonen posted 34 points (16 goals, 18 assists) in 45 games. He has totaled 43 goals and 51 assists in 125 games during his entire stay in Denver.
Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen recorded two points in Wednesday's win-or-go-home game against Dallas. The Finnish forward scored a power-play goal to tie things at one in the first period and had an assist when Nathan MacKinnon capped off the scoring in a 5-3 victory for Colorado. Lehkonen has replaced Valeri Nichushkin (personal) on the top line. In a further change on Wednesday, Jonathan Drouin also joined the first line, with Mikko Rantanen dropping to the second. The move worked out well for the Avalanche, who can now attempt to tie the series at home on Friday. Lehkonen will enter the game with 11 points (six goals, five assists) in 10 playoff outings this year.
Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (illness) is expected to return to the lineup on Saturday against Edmonton. Lehkonen has battled an illness lately, which kept him out of action for two games. He should rejoin the fearsome duo of Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen on the first line. The 28-year-old has had a great time playing with the two prolific forwards, scoring eight goals and registering five assists in his last 12 appearances. Lehkonen has produced 22 points (11 goals, 11 assists) in 30 games across the entire campaign, missing a big part of the season with an upper-body injury.
Artturi Lehkonen Won't Play Tuesday Due To Illness
Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (illness) will miss Tuesday's game against the Calgary Flames. Lehkonen has been under the weather since Sunday and isn't feeling well enough to suit up tonight. Valeri Nichushkin will likely be the beneficiary of Lehkonen's absence, as he should move up to the first line and first powerplay unit. The former becomes a fantastic DFS play tonight. As for Lehkonen, he should be expected back soon and will likely reclaim his role upon returning.
Artturi Lehkonen Racks Up Four Points In Tuesday's Win
Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen put together a big performance on Tuesday versus Washington, registering his second four-point effort of the season in a 6-3 win. Lehkonen produced two goals and two assists in the contest. It's been a tough campaign for Lehkonen, who skated in only his 19th game of the season on Tuesday. He's had 13 points for the season, but the fact that eight have come in two contests is very telling. The 28-year-old hasn't even had points in back-to-back games more than once.
Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (neck) will rejoin the action on Wednesday versus Washington. He has missed well over two months, having last played on Nov. 9. Before getting injured, Lehkonen had a fine start to the campaign with a three-goal, eight-point effort across 12 outings. He's expected to make his comeback on the third line next to Ryan Johansen and Andrew Cogliano, who both should get a boost from Lehkonen's presence. The Finnish forward has been a great fit in Denver, producing 30 goals and 68 points in 92 games for his Avalanche career.
Artturi Lehkonen Skates For First Time Since Injury
Colorado Avalanche forward Artturi Lehkonen (neck) returned to optional practice on Friday. Lehkonen hasn't been cleared for contact yet after suffering a neck injury on November 9, but his return to the ice is an encouraging sign. The Finn had eight points (three goals, five assists) in 12 games this season before his injury, and should return to a top-six role and a spot on the powerplay when he returns. Whether or not he takes over the spot currently occupied by Valeri Nichushkin on the first line is up in the air, as the latter has been on fire since Lehkonen went down to injury. Either way, he is a solid stash option in fantasy.
Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (upper body) won't play Saturday against St. Louis and has been ruled out for "weeks" by head coach Jared Bednar. Lehkonen had to exit Thursday's game against Seattle early after hitting his head on the glass. However, Bednar has said it's not a head injury, which is good news, but Colorado still has to play multiple games without him. Lehkonen has totaled eight points (three goals, five assists) in 12 games this season. Valeri Nichushkin will replace Lehkonen on the first line on Saturday.
Artturi Lehkonen Leaves Game Early After Crashing Hard Into Boards
Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen left Thursday's game against the Seattle Kraken and was taken to a local hospital as a precaution. Lehkonen crashed hard into the endboards head-first on an awkward-looking play in the second period and immediately left the game. In good news, he was fully responsive and had full movement in his extremities, so the hospital visit is likely just for further evaluation. It is always difficult to predict head injuries, but Lehkonen will likely need at least a game or two off. The 28-year-old is playing top-line minutes along with top powerplay duties, so he should be held through his injury in most leagues.
Artturi Lehkonen Totals Career-High Four Points Saturday
Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen had the game of his life Saturday versus Carolina, coming away with a career-high four points from a 6-4 victory. He posted his second goal of the season and totaled three assists, registering three of his points on the power play. After beginning the season with a couple of scoreless efforts, Lehkonen has started to pick up momentum on Colorado's second line, recording a three-game point streak. He's done most of his damage with the man advantage so far, with four of Lehkonen's six points coming on the power play.
Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen had two goals as the team battled off elimination with a 4-1 victory against Seattle Friday night. The Kraken have made things very difficult for the defending champions in the series and also took the lead in Game 6, but Mikko Rantanen scored a quick equalizer and Lehkonen secured the victory after Erik Johnson had put the team up. The Finnish winger now has three goals and three assists in the series. He's been one of the key contributors for the team during the postseason and the Avalanche fans will look for him to produce the goods again in Sunday's Game 7.
Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (finger) will be in the lineup for Thursday's meeting against Winnipeg, ending a 15-game absence. He broke a finger a month ago but will be able to suit up for the final two regular-season games for the team, with the Avalanche trying to lock up the first seed in the Western Conference. Lehkonen has enjoyed a fine campaign with 20 goals and 29 assists in 62 games, setting career-best marks across the board. He should be back among the top six and the first power-play unit Thursday.
Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (finger) will miss a 15th consecutive game Tuesday against the Oilers, but he is reportedly close to returning. Lehkonen broke a finger in a game against Montreal four weeks ago. He was slated to miss 4-6 weeks, so the Finnish forward is nicely on time with his recovery. The 27-year-old has scored the third-most goals on the team this season and boasts 49 points in 62 games, meaning his return will be very important for Colorado come playoff time. It's also possible that Lehkonen gets some game action in the final two regular-season games.
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