The Colorado Avalanche announced that forward Artturi Lehkonen was "alert, responsive and has full movement" in the hospital following a frightening moment during Thursday night's game at Ball Arena.

The Avalanche expect to be without forward Artturi Lehkonen for ‘weeks’ after he crashed headfirst into the boards Thursday in a loss to the Seattle Kraken.

Colorado Avalanche forward Artturi Lehkonen was transported to the hospital as a precaution after a head-first collision during Thursday's game against the Seattle Kraken. It was later announced ...

Seattle Kraken center Jaden Schwartz (17) becomes entangled with Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, in Denver.

One of them is Artturi Lehkonen, and he’s about to return to the Colorado Avalanche lineup. Lehkonen has missed the past 35 games because of a neck injury sustained after a scary collision with ...

May 15, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) skates against the Dallas Stars during the third period in game five of the second round of the 2024 Stanley ...

The Colorado Avalanche face an uphill battle even before opening night of the 2024-25 season. When you’re missing half of your top six, that’s the kind of atmosphere that surrounds a franchise.

Lehkonen reportedly went to dinner with former Montreal teammates before Colorado beat the Canadiens, 2-1, in overtime. But it’s clear he’s found a home as “Mr. Clutch” with the Avalanche.

Colorado Avalanche’s Artturi Lehkonen (62) scores a goal against Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) during first period NHL action in Edmonton on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. (Jason Franson/The ...

Colorado Avalanche’s Artturi Lehkonen (62) scores a goal against Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) during first period NHL action in Edmonton on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.

The Colorado Avalanche face an uphill battle even before opening night of the 2024-25 season. When you’re missing half of your top six, that’s the kind of atmosphere that surrounds a franchise.