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.

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.

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Avalanche forward Artturi Lehkonen was taken to a hospital for further evaluation after going head-first into the boards in the second period against Seattle on Thursday ...

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.

Since being traded to Colorado in March 2022, Lehkonen has proved to be an integral of the Avalanche's offensive attack, including helping the franchise win the Stanley Cup.

Jan 25, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins during the second period at the TD Garden.

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 ...

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 ...

Artturi Lehkonen scored the tiebreaking goal with 14.7 seconds left and Mackenzie Blackwood made 33 saves and the Colorado Avalanche defeated the New York Rangers 5-4 on Sunday.

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.

Artturi Lehkonen, Colorado Avalanche (Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers) The defense grade may be a little harsh and more indicative of a team-wide problem than anything else.

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.