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 ...

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 ...

Rantanen and Cale Makar had three points each ... with more since Nichushkin made his season debut. “The thing with Val is he’s always going to be at like 80, 85% of his game or better ...

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.” ...

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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 ...

But I’m very happy. It was very difficult today. Experience is nice to have sometimes.” When asked if he was a different person to when he secured his last Val d’Isere win in 2016, he said, “I’m a ...