Artturi Lehkonen suffered one of the worst injuries in the National Hockey League this season and was hospitalized during a game in November. However, his recovery appears to be progressing well.
The Colorado Avalanche forward has been in practice for the past few days, except for putting on a jersey that allowed him to make contact during an optional practice on Friday.
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Regardless of whether he is ready to take this step or not, Lehkonen appears to be ahead of doctors' predictions. The Finn has been on the sidelines for eight weeks, although his absence was expected to last 10 to 12 weeks.
During a game against the Seattle Kraken, the former Montreal Canadiens fell headfirst into the boards after a push from Jamie Oleksiak. Lehkonen was stunned but was able to get up and return to the locker room. Avalanche later announced that he had been taken to a hospital and was able to move his extremities.
This season, the left winger has collected 3 goals and 5 assists for 8 points in 12 games.