Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog skated on his own Monday and for part of practice while wearing a non-contact jersey, and he accompanied the team to Nashville, where Colorado plays Tuesday to open a four-game road trip.

"He's felt better every day for about the last three or four days," coach Jared Bednar told reporters. "Obviously skating a little bit and joining the team for a part of practice. That's a step in the right direction."

Landeskog, who sustained a lower-body injury Nov. 15 against Los Angeles, will miss his ninth game when the Avalanche play the Predators, who posted 5-1 and 5-3 wins at the Pepsi Center.
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