Avalanche's Winning Streak: Landeskog's Return & Strong Lineup

0:00It's March 23rd. This is NHL News today, AI-powered stories from Inside Your Team. The Colorado Avalanche picked up two big wins in a row, beating the Chicago Black Hawks 4-1 on Friday and then edging the Washington capitals. Three to two in overtime. These victories came right after a rough stretch with four losses in five games, including a tough one against the Dallas Stars. Gabriel Landiskov made a welcome return for the captain, whose battled injuries all season, including a recent one from Friendly Fire by teammate Kale, Makar. Landiskov showed his grit by scoring the first goal against the capitals, proving he's tougher than ever after overcoming a major knee issue last year. Fans and players alike breed the sigh of relief, seeing Landiskov back, as his leadership has been missed. The fourth line also stepped up with some lineup tweaks, looking sharper than lately. Nicholas Roy netted his third goal of the season, despite limited ice time of just eight minutes and forty seconds.

1:00Brock Nelson added his thirty second goal, closing in on his career high, while delivering strong two-way play on about twenty minutes a night. He's winning over half his face-offs and anchoring the defense, which boasts well for playoffs. With an easy schedule ahead, the Avalanche now hold five points on Dallas with a game in hand, positioning them to grab the division lead soon, and build momentum.