In 2020, Landeskog was injured when his teammate's skate blade sliced his kneecap, causing significant cartilage damage. What followed was a series of surgeries and a determination to return to the game he loved. After the injury, Landeskog underwent a minor procedure before returning and ultimately leading the Colorado Avalanche to hoisting the Stanley Cup in June of 2022. At the time, it appeared to be a triumphant return, but in reality, it marked the beginning of an even