Cale Makar noted that Nichushkin’s presence and his hard work have been key to the Avalanche’s success. Makar also spoke highly of Nichushkin’s play alongside skilled players like Mikko Rantanen and ...

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“Anybody you put Val with, he’s always on attack mentality. To put him with a guy like Mikko or Nate, even Lehky (Lehkonen), for that matter, they get the puck to each other so well,” Cale ...

Joel Kiviranta had a hat trick to set a new career-high in goals and points, while Mackenzie Blackwood made 17 saves to help ...

Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar had two points each ... “I was watching for like, where is Val (Nichushkin) because his stick is hot, but it was kind of close so I had to shoot it.” ...

Cale Makar is a remarkable talent on the blue ... In addition to those superstars, the Avs have ax x-factor in right wing Val Nichushkin who combines power, skill and determination when he gets ...

Valeri Nichushkin was a goal-scoring machine for the last four games before the holiday break. A few days off didn’t slow the 29-year-old down as he earned an assist in the 4-1 win over the Utah ...

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