Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog said, “it’s go time,” as he prepares to return from a nearly three-year injury absence Wednesday night against the Dallas Stars.

Landeskog last played in the NHL in 2022 during the Avalanche’s Stanley Cup-clinching win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has been rehabbing a serious knee injury that required a cartilage transplant.

“I feel surprisingly calm and in control right now. I know the butterflies and the nerves will come. Excited,” he told Altitude Sports.

“I found myself thinking about this moment a lot over the last three years and now that it’s here, it’s reversed. I’m thinking about kind of the hard work that’s gone into it, some of the ups, a lot of the downs, sacrifice and support I’ve had along the way.”

Here’s the latest injury update on Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog:

Gabriel Landeskog takes ice for warmups

Gabriel Landeskog thanks fans for their support

The Avalanche posted this message from Gabriel Landeskog before Game 3:

Gabriel Landeskog injury update

Landeskog had a recent two-game conditioning assignment in the American Hockey League. He was activated from the injured list on Monday and took part in warmups before Game 2, but Miles Wood was inserted in the lineup instead.

Landeskog likely will play on the third line.

The series is tied 1-1.

How to watch Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars

The game is scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m. ET Wednesday at Denver’s Ball Arena. ESPN is broadcasting the game. Streaming is available on Fubo.

Evander Kane injury update

Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane is scheduled to make his season debut Wednesday night in Game 2 against the Los Angeles Kings.

He had abdominal surgery in the offseason plus knee surgery in January.