Coach Jared Bednar said Friday that Landeskog was under consideration to return as the Avalanche open the playoffs on the road.

“He’s getting close,” Bednar said. “Obviously, every day I feel like he’s getting a little quicker, a little bit more confident and a little bit more sure of himself. He’ll be an option for us in the series.”

Landeskog rejoined the Avalanche earlier this week for practice after a two-game rehab stint in the AHL.

The Swedish star has battled knee injuries the last three years, and has had two surgeries. His last game was Colorado’s Game 6 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2022 Stanley Cup Final.

Dallas hosts the Avalanche in Game 1 on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT on Sportsnet 360 and Sportsnet+.