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Landeskog holds second-line role as Avalanche host Lightning at Ball Arena
Gabriel Landeskog and the Avalanche host the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight at Ball Arena in a matchup featuring two high-powered offenses in a higher-scoring environment. Colorado enters as slight home favorites against a strong Lightning squad (7-2-0), likely facing Andrei Vasilevskiy (unconfirmed) in net. Landeskog continues to hold steady on Colorado's second line skating alongside Brock Nelson and Nazem Kadri, complemented by secondary power-play duties. His start rate rebounded back to 32% today, supported by solid recent form that has seen him pot three goals and four points across his last six outings with steady physical play.
Our projection for tonight expects ~1 point, ~2–3 shots on goal, and a good chance to score, translating to 3.4 fantasy points alongside useful hit coverage. Looking at the weekly schedule, Colorado has four games slated this week; tonight is the third contest, leaving one road tilt remaining after tonight. Our models project Landeskog to collect 3.7 fantasy points across the full week. While his secondary power-play role limits his ceiling relative to top-unit stars, his scoring touch and physical floor make him a viable option. Today’s action: Cautious Start.
