Forward Valeri Nichushkin will return to the Avalanche lineup for the 1st time in nearly 2 months
Valeri Nichushkin returns to the Colorado Avalanche lineup Wednesday night for the first time in nearly two months after recovering from a lower-body injury. The Russian forward will try to spark a sputtering Avalanche offense that’s scored two goals in back-to-back losses since coming back from the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.
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NHL Buzz: Quinn Hughes game-time decision for Canucks
Welcome to the NHL Buzz. Each day during the regular season, NHL.com has you covered with all the latest news. Quinn Hughes will be a game-time decision for the Canucks against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday (10 p.
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Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin’s on-ice value is obvious once again after successful return
It took 25 seconds for Valeri Nichushkin to make an impact Wednesday night. Nichushkin hadn’t played in 21 games because of a lower-body injury, but his return was a successful one in a 5-1 thumping of the New Jersey Devils.
Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin, out since Dec. 31, set to return
Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Supplies power-play helper
Nichushkin notched a power-play assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Penguins. Nichushkin has two points over three games, both on the power play, since returning from a lower-body injury.
Valeri Nichushkin will return to the Avalanche lineup for the 1st time in nearly 2 months
With Valeri Nichushkin’s return, Avalanche finally close to full strength
The Avs have also missed other key players for chunks of this season, but Nichushkin’s presence has been a difference-maker. Colorado is 14-7 when Nichushkin plays and 19-17-2 when he doesn’t this season.
Valeri Nichushkin set to return to lineup for Avalanche against Devils
After practice on Tuesday, Avalanche coach Jared Bednar was coy, not wanting to spill the beans to media. As it turns out he was saving the news for the folks on Altitude Sports Radio, as he let them know Wednesday morning that,
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Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin Will Play vs New Jersey
The Avalanche are getting Valeri Nichushkin back on Wednesday, head coach Jared Bednar announced during his weekly radio segment. The 29-year-old forward has missed every game since the calendar turned to 2025.
Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Nearing return to action
Head coach Jared Bednar wouldn't confirm Nichushkin's return to the lineup but it appears the winger is trending in the right direction. For now, Nichushkin remains on injured reserve and will need to be activated before he can hit the ice.
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Best NHL Player Props Today for Feb. 28: Nichushkin Finds His Niche
Valeri Nichushkin made an immediate impact in his return to the Avalanche lineup on Wednesday, and our NHL player prop picks expect more of the same vs. the Wild on Friday night.
Avalanche preparing for mammoth Valeri Nichushkin boost vs. Devils
The Avalanche are preparing to welcome Valeri Nichushkin back into their lineup for the first time since late December.
Valeri Nichushkin returns as Avalanche dump Devils
Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and two assists as the Colorado Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils 5-1 in Denver on Wednesday night.
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Maple Leafs vs Avalanche Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game
The power play for the Toronto Maple Leafs has been red hot and has been a big reason for many of their recent wins. Toronto ranks third on the man-advantage since January 15 — converting on 33% of their opportunities — so that feels like a good spot to exploit in tonight’s betting market.