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Stars Beat Avalanche 5-1 in Game 4, Head Home Up 3-1 in Series

Nobody likes Mondays, but this one was especially bad for the Colorado Avalanche. Hours after being informed by the NHL that one of their most productive players, Valeri Nichushkin, was suspended for six months, they fell to the Dallas Stars 5-1 in Game 4 of their second-round series.

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Devon Toews News / Daily Faceoff / 3 hours ago

Avalanche’s Devon Toews out tonight vs. Stars

Just a short time after the NHL/NHLPA announced that Colorado Avalanche forward Val Nichushkin has entered the NHL’s Player Assistance Program, the Avs will now also be losing one of their top defenseman, Devon Toews.

Valeri Nichushkin News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Avs' Valeri Nichushkin (suspension) to miss rest of playoffs

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin was put in Stage 3 of the Player Assistance Program of the NHL Players' Association and NHL on Monday, leading to a suspension of at least six months that will force him to miss the rest of the playoffs.

Valeri Nichushkin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 1 hour ago

Valeri Nichushkin placed in Stage 3 of player assistance program

The National Hockey League along with the National Hockey League Players’ Association have announced that Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has been put into Stage 3 of the Player Assistance Program.

Valeri Nichushkin News / Yardbarker / 11 minutes ago

Avalanche star placed in player assistance program

The Colorado Avalanche are losing their leading playoff goal scorer.

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Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / 1 minute ago

Avs’ Valeri Nichushkin Suspended for 6 Months Without Pay

According to the NHL’s Public Relations Department, Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has been suspended after reports suggest he failed a drug test as part of the Players’ Assistance Program.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / 1 minute ago

Avalanche’s Nichushkin Placed in Stage 3 of the Player Assistance Program

The National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players’ Association announced today that forward Valeri Nichushkin of the Colorado Avalanche has been placed in Stage 3 of the Player Assistance Program of the NHLPA and NHL.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / 0 minutes ago

Nichushkin Back In Player Assistance Program, Suspended Six Months

The Colorado Avalanche will get a key piece back in the lineup for Game Four, but will lose an even bigger one in Valeri Nichushkin. Nichushkin, who leads the Avalanche and is tied for the NHL lead in goals scored during the playoffs with nine, will miss Game Four and beyond.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / 44 minutes ago

Valeri Nichushkin enters Stage 3 of NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance program after failed drug test

The NHL has announced that Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has been played in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. As a result, Nichushkin has been suspended without pay for a minimum of six months.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / 4 hours ago

Avalanche Gameday: Pressure Is On In Must-Win Game Four

I really don’t love the term “must-win.” We use it way too much, especially during the regular season where a game at the start of the season matters just as much as one at the end.

Jonathan Drouin News / Daily Faceoff / 6 hours ago

Jonathan Drouin a game-time decision for Avalanche in Game 4 vs Stars

Some good news came down this morning for the Colorado Avalanche, as coach Jared Bednar deemed forward Jonathan Drouin a game-time decision ahead of Game 4 against the Dallas Stars on Monday. Drouin skated with the first power-play unit at morning skate in Denver.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / 4 minutes ago

A Jonathan Drouin Return Appears Imminent For Avalanche

It does appear as though the Colorado Avalanche will get a big boost to their lineup on Monday night. Jonathan Drouin, who hasn’t been able to dress in

Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

NHL bets: Point props lead the way for tonight's postseason play

We have a close-out game in New York and basically a must-win game in Colorado headlining tonight's playoff NHL action. We're drawn to the home teams leading the scoring charge this evening.

Avalanche hope to rediscover offense in Game 4 vs. Stars

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NHL News / Field Level Media / 17 hours ago

Avalanche hope to rediscover offense in Game 4 vs. Stars

The Colorado Avalanche entered Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series with the most goals in this year's Stanley Cup playoffs, but the Dallas Stars found a way to shut them down.

NHL News / The Rink / 17 hours ago

Avalanche fail to find groove in Game 3 against Dallas Stars

The Colorado Avalanche returned home from Dallas after a split road trip. The Colorado Avalanche had a tough time in their last matchup against the Dallas Stars, but they found their groove late in the game and fought against the clock with their effort.

Nathan MacKinnon News / The Hockey Writers / May 9

Nathan MacKinnon Deserves to Win First Hart Trophy

This season has been one of the most exciting to watch, with many prominent trophy races being hotly contested, including the Presidents’ Trophy coming down to the last week of the season and the Norris Trophy being a toss up.

Miles Wood News / The Rink / May 8

Miles Wood has career moment to win in OT for Avalanche

After taking a week off to recover from the Winnipeg series, the Colorado Avalanche are back at it against the Dallas Stars. It would take some time for the Avalanche to get their legs back, but not the Stars.