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On YouTubeColorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / 10 hours ago
Rapid Reaction: Lehkonen And Nichushkin A Coach’s Dream, Jets Nightmare
Yes, this is a team full of superstars, but what made the Colorado Avalanche so dangerous during the 2022 Stanley Cup run was the duo of Artturi Lehkonen and Valeri Nichushkin.
Valeri Nichushkin News / Colorado Hockey Now / 1 hour ago
Nichushkin Hat Trick Propels Avalanche To Win, Sends Jets To Brink Of Elimination
The Colorado Avalanche have the Winnipeg Jets on the brink of elimination. A three goal third period catapulted the Avalanche to a 4-1 lead after two periods, and the third period was all about running out the clock.
Valeri Nichushkin News / The Hockey Writers / 29 minutes ago
Nichushkin’s Hat Trick Leads Avalanche Past Jets in Game 4
The Colorado Avalanche got a hat trick from Valeri Nichushkin to lead the team in defeating the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 in Game 4 of their NHL Playoff series.
Valeri Nichushkin News / Field Level Media / 58 minutes ago
Valeri Nichushkin's 3 goals carry Avalanche past Jets
Valeri Nichushkin had three goals for his first career hat trick, and the Colorado Avalanche took a commanding lead in their first-round series with a 5-1 win over the visiting Winnipeg Jets on Sunday in Denver.
NHL News / Yardbarker / 12 minutes ago
Cale Makar sparks Avalanche to go up 3-1 in series vs. Jets
Valeri Nichushkin got the hat trick on Sunday but Cale Makar was the difference for the Colorado Avalanche.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 24
Second-period goal flurry helps Avalanche beat Jets in Game 2, tie series
The Avalanche scored four unanswered goals in the second and third periods.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / April 18
Avalanche Gameday: Intriguing Goalie Choice, Nichushkin’s Struggles
The Colorado Avalanche starting Justus Annunen in a meaningless game isn’t that big of a deal…is it? That’s who Jared Bednar is choosing to play against the Edmonton Oilers, who are expected to rest some of their best players on Thursday night.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / April 3
Nichushkin To Meet Avalanche On Road Trip; Will He Play?
It was another day of Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin going to work at Family Sports. Things looked a little different than they did on Tuesday, though.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / April 2
Gotta see it: Kovalenko In Avalanche Colors For First Time; Nichushkin Joins
I held off on this final road trip for the Colorado Avalanche and stayed back in Denver, but I did notice the team had blocked off some ice at Family Sports this week.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / March 28
Avalanche Gameday: No Nichushkin, New-Look Powerplay
No, the Colorado Avalanche will not have Valeri Nichushkin on Thursday night. However, the good news is that it doesn’t appear to be serious, although we all know that can change any second.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / March 27
Avalanche Skate: Annunen On Extension, Nichushkin Missing
When the Colorado Avalanche take on the New York Rangers Thursday night, they may be missing a big piece of their forward core. Or they might run it back with the same lineup.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 16
NHL bets: Two longer odds plays for Saturday on the ice
Today's NHL slate offers quite a few games of intrigue, and Yardbarker's Griffin Carroll is drawn to two in particular.
NHL News / Field Level Media / March 14
Valeri Nichushkin scores in OT as Avs rally past Canucks
Valeri Nichushkin scored a power-play goal 30 seconds into overtime as the Colorado Avalanche rallied from a three-goal, second-period deficit to defeat the host Vancouver Canucks, 4-3, and move into a tie for first place in the Central Division on Wednesday night.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / March 6
Colorado Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin hopeful to return on Friday
Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar provided an update on winger Valeri Nichushkin on Wednesday morning. According to Bednar, Nichushkin, 29, is unlikely to return to the Avalanche lineup on Wednesday against the Detroit Red Wings, but is hopeful to return on Friday against the Minnesota Wild.
Colorado Avalanche News / Last Word On Sports / February 28
Valeri Nichushkin Set to Return to Colorado Avalanche
After nearly seven weeks away from the team, Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin returned to practice. His absence came after he left to receive care from the NHL’s player assistance program.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / February 28
Nichushkin’s Return Could Be a Turning Point for the Avalanche
With all the rumors and speculation around the NHL Trade Deadline, some good news has come early for the Colorado Avalanche. Valeri Nichushkin has been cleared to resume practicing with the team and has entered the follow-up care phase of the NHL/NHLPA Players Assistance Program.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / February 26
Colorado Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin cleared by NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program to resume practicing
Some positive news on the front for a talented player. On Monday, the National Hockey League announced Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has been cleared by the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program to rejoin his team, and return to practice.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 26
Avalanche right winger cleared to resume practicing
The right winger has been on a consistent upward climb since joining the Avs in 2019.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / January 17
Valeri Nichushkin’s Absence Will Be Felt by the Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche have one of the best offences in the NHL this season, currently ranked second in goals for per game (GF/GP) with 3.82 and eighth in power-play percentage (PP%) at 25.2.
Colorado Avalanche News / FirstSportz / January 16
What’s going on with Valeri Nichushkin? Will the NHL forward return to Avs lineup anytime soon?
In a breathtaking development on Sunday, Valeri Nichuskin shocked the NHL world when news broke out about his sudden absence from the Colorado Avalanche’s lineup.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / January 15
Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin to enter NHL/NHLPA Player’s Assistance Program
The NHL Players’ Association has announced that Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin will be entering the NHL/NHLPA Player’s Assistance Program for an indefinite amount of time.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 15
Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin enters NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program
Nichushkin will be stepping away from what’s been a very productive season. The 28-year-old currently ranks fourth on the Avalanche in scoring, with 22 goals and 42 points in 40 games.
NHL News / Yardbarker / November 20
NHL bets: Three plus-money shot props to start a fresh week on the ice
Plus money SOG props have been treating us quite kindly over the past few weeks, and the preference here is to keep attacking them as we navigate a night in the NHL.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / April 23, 2023
Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin out for 'personal reasons'
In 53 games this season, Nichushkin scored 17 goals and 47 points, the highest points-per-game average of his NHL career.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 28, 2022
Valeri Nichushkin out indefinitely after re-injuring ankle
Injuries have hit the Avalanche hard all season and the team will now be without another key component who had just returned from a previous injury.
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