Valeri Nichushkin returns as Avalanche dump Devils
Forward Valeri Nichushkin will return to the Avalanche lineup for the 1st time in nearly 2 months
With Valeri Nichushkin’s return, Avalanche finally close to full strength
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Valeri Nichushkin not ready as Avalanche set to begin sprint toward playoffs
The wait for Valeri Nichushkin continues. Colorado's big Russian winger took part in most of practice on Friday before the team flew to Nashville, but with about five minutes left in the skate, he went to the locker room before the rest of his teammates.
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Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin Will Play vs New Jersey
The Avalanche are getting Valeri Nichushkin back on Wednesday, head coach Jared Bednar announced during his weekly radio segment. The 29-year-old forward has missed every game since the calendar turned to 2025.
Game Preview: The Colorado Avalanche Begin Homestand Against New Jersey Devils
The Colorado Avalanche are finally back home on Wednesday after most of the team got some much-needed rest during the Four Nations Faceoff break. Wednesday's game kicks off a six-game homestand, then the Avalanche will head back on the road on March 11th.
Avs rout Devils after third-period barrage
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, left, is congratulated after scoring a goal by left wing Artturi Lehkonen, back right, and center Martin Necas in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) AP