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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.