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.
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.
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
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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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Nichushkin’s Return Boosts Avs in Victory Over New Jersey Devils
The Avalanche realized what a difference one player can make to a team. Valeri Nichushkin helped boost his team to a 5-1 win over the New Jersey Devils Wednesday night. His skill and size have been noticeably absent from the lineup.
Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin, out since Dec. 31, set to return
Mittelstadt scores go-ahead goal on a power play with 4:09 remaining as Avs beat Penguins 4-1
Avalanche's Casey Mittelstadt: Nets power-play tally
Mittelstadt scored a power-play goal on two shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Penguins. Mittelstadt gave the Avalanche a 2-1 lead with 4:09 left in the third period, and his goal stood as the game-winner.
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.
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.
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Avalanche Game 60 vs New Jersey Devils: Nichushkin Returns! Lines, Notes & How to Watch
The Colorado Avalanche (33-24-2) begin a crucial six-game homestand against the New Jersey Devils (32-21-6). Puck drop is scheduled for 7:38 p.m. MT. READ MORE: NHL Trade Deadline 2025: Desperate For Depth Scoring — Avalanche Trade Board 3.
Hats go flying as Nichushkin's 3rd goal seals Avs' win
Valeri Nichushkin fires into the empty net to complete the hat trick as the Avalanche go up two goals on the Maple Leafs.
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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Flynn’s Take: What a Difference Nichushkin Makes in Avs’ Success
Valeri Nichushkin’s puck-handling skills and vision on the ice are outstanding. He is the epitome of a playmaker and the team suffers when he is out of the lineup. A perfect example of his abilities was displayed on his 30th birthday in the victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.