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Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / January 21
Avalanche’s Nichushkin to return against Ducks after getting involved in car accident

Avalanche’s Nichushkin to return against Ducks after getting involved in car accident

Some positive news after a concerning scene a couple of days ago. When speaking to the media, Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar announced that forward Valeri Nichushkin will return to the lineup on Wednesday night, when the Avalanche host the Anaheim Ducks.

Valeri Nichushkin News / Total Pro Sports / January 20
Why Did Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin Miss The Game Against Capitals?

Why Did Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin Miss The Game Against Capitals?

The Colorado Avalanche took the ice on Monday against the Washington Capitals with several regular starters missing from the lineup. However, one name stood out as a surprise.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / January 19
Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin sustained minor injuries in car accident

Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin sustained minor injuries in car accident

Valeri Nichushkin may have some of the worst injury luck in the league. They hockey world was a bit surprised to find out the Colorado Avalanche forward

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How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

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There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / December 2
Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin set to return after eight-game absence

Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin set to return after eight-game absence

A notable player is set to return to action. When speaking to the media, Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar stated that forward Valeri Nichushkin will be in the lineup when the team hosts the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 28
Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin could return to lineup vs. Canadiens

Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin could return to lineup vs. Canadiens

The Colorado Avalanche have been without Valeri Nichushkin for the past two weeks after he suffered a lower-body injury against the Anaheim Ducks. It looks like Nichushkin is getting closer to making his return, and head coach Jared Bednar shared an update on the player, according to Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 13
Avalanche hit with disappointing Valeri Nichushkin update

Avalanche hit with disappointing Valeri Nichushkin update

The Colorado Avalanche are the top team in the National Hockey League and looking to capture more than just the President’s Trophy in 2025-26 — but they’ll have to manage without a key piece of the forward core for the foreseeable future.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 12
Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin set to miss 'some time'

Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin set to miss 'some time'

An oft injured Colorado Avalanche winger has once again landed on the sideline. 

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Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / December 4
Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin 'going to miss some time' with lower-body injury

Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin 'going to miss some time' with lower-body injury

The Colorado Avalanche are going to be without one of their more productive forwards, as Valeri Nichushkin will miss game action with a lower-body injury.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / May 30
Colorado Avalanche 2024-25 Player Report Card: Valeri Nichushkin

Colorado Avalanche 2024-25 Player Report Card: Valeri Nichushkin

The Colorado Avalanche may have experienced their most challenging season since Cale Makar arrived in Denver. Seemingly half the lineup was missing at various points this season, making it difficult for the Avalanche to find consistency past the top part of the lineup.

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Colorado Avalanche News / House of Hockey / May 1
Valeri Nichushkin Shows Frustration At Practice As Colorado Avalanche Face Elimination

Valeri Nichushkin Shows Frustration At Practice As Colorado Avalanche Face Elimination

The Colorado Avalanche are facing elimination on Thursday night, and at practice, veteran forward Valeri Nichushkin hasn't hidden his frustration. Despite

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / March 5
What a Difference Nichushkin Makes in Avs’ Success

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.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 22, 2025
Avalanche star downgraded to week-to-week

Avalanche star downgraded to week-to-week

The Avalanche will be without a star forward for longer than originally expected.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / November 4, 2024
How Valeri Nichushkin’s First Practice Back with Avalanche Went

How Valeri Nichushkin’s First Practice Back with Avalanche Went

Valeri Nichushkin practiced with the Colorado Avalanche for the first time since he was removed from the team on May 13 and placed in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / October 19, 2024
Avalanche Forward Valeri Nichushkin Returns to Denver, Set to Begin Skating On His Own

Avalanche Forward Valeri Nichushkin Returns to Denver, Set to Begin Skating On His Own

Valeri Nichushkin has arrived back in Denver and is set to begin skating and working out on his own, the Avalanche announced on Saturday. Colorado’s top forward is serving his six-month suspension in Stage 3 of the NHL Player Assistance Program.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / October 8, 2024
Valeri Nichushkin Expected to Practice With the Avalanche in November: ‘There’s Not One Single Player That’s Not Going To Welcome Back Val With Open Arms’

Valeri Nichushkin Expected to Practice With the Avalanche in November: ‘There’s Not One Single Player That’s Not Going To Welcome Back Val With Open Arms’

CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Valeri Nichushkin’s absence will be felt for the first handful of weeks. The Avalanche’s high-scoring winger isn’t expected back for at least 16 games as he serves the remainder of his six-month suspension.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 17, 2024
NHL bets: Two plus-money SOG props for Friday's puck action

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We should really clean things up on the ice after yesterday's dud, and we're back to the plus-money well to do just that. Florida and Dallas are looking to close things out and both move on to their second-straight Conference Final appearances.

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Colorado Avalanche News / The Rink / May 14, 2024
Valeri Nichushkin enters Stage 3 of NHL Player Assistance Program

Valeri Nichushkin enters Stage 3 of NHL Player Assistance Program

Valeri Nichushkin will once again be unavailable to the Colorado Avalanche during the playoffs. Nichushkin has entered Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

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