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Avalanche forward Logan O'Connor underwent hip surgery Friday and is expected to miss five to six months that will potentially keep him out until December.

Logan O’Connor (25) of the Colorado Avalanche is pursued by Esa Lindell (23) of the Dallas Stars during the second period in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series at American Airlines ...

DENVER — Colorado Avalanche forward Logan O’Connor is expected to be out at least five months after undergoing hip surgery on Friday. O'Connor had the procedure performed in New York City by ...

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Avalanche forward Logan O’Connor is expected to be out at least five months after undergoing hip surgery on Friday.

DENVER — Colorado Avalanche forward Logan O’Connor is expected to be out at least five months after undergoing hip surgery on Friday. O'Connor had the procedure performed in New York City by ...

— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) June 6, 2025 Following that timeline, O’Connor is poised to miss the start of the 2025-2026 regular season, and possibly even further.

O’Connor also had hip surgery in March 2024. He signed a six-year extension with Colorado last September. Before turning professional, O’Connor played three seasons for the University of Denver.

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