The Captain Returns: The High-Stakes Surgery of Gabriel Landeskog

Hosts: Will Sanchez & Dr. Grant GarciaColorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog made NHL history by returning from a career-threatening knee injury after 1,032 days. In this episode, we break down the groundbreaking surgery that made it possible—an osteochondral allograft with tibial tubercle osteotomy—and why this could reshape the future of cartilage restoration in sports.Dr. Grant Garcia shares expert insight into the surgical details, recovery, mental hurdles, and how this differs from other high-profile injuries like Lonzo Ball’s. If you love sports, medicine, or just amazing comeback stories, this one’s for you.