Avalanche Forward Sidelined Due to Significant Injury
The Colorado Avalanche have encountered a major setback, as reported by Insider Elliotte Friedman. The team is expected to be without forward Artturi Lehkonen for a long time.
"Friedman on 32TP mentions it looks like Lehkonen's injury is pretty significant and the Avalanche are in the market to add some depth scoring."
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Lehkonen sustained an injury during a game against the Seattle Kraken, following a collision into the boards caused by Jamie Oleksiak. After the incident, Lehkonen was hospitalized and, as per Head Coach Jared Bednar, is anticipated to be absent for "weeks" due to a neck injury.
"Lehkonen has gone to the locker room after crashing into the boards"
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"Head coach Jared Bednar said Artturi Lehkonen will miss “weeks” due to upper body injury."
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Friedman also suggested that the Avalanche might consider acquiring a new player to fill the offensive gap left by Lehkonen. So far this season, Lehkonen has contributed 3 goals and 8 points in 12 games, with Colorado holding an 11-5-0 record.
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