Valeri Nichushkin appeared close to a possible return as he practiced with the team but he didn’t make it through the entire ...

The Colorado Avalanche remain without key forward Valeri Nichushkin, and that absence is going to continue for longer than ...

Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin (lower body) has suffered a setback in his recovery from injury and is considered week-to-week. Nichushkin, who has been out since Dec. 31, returned to full ...

If he can't play Thursday versus the Sabres, the Avalanche will likely need to call up another forward. Mikko Rantanen would probably return to the top line to cover Nichushkin's potential absence.

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The Avalanche host the Winnipeg Jets looking to salvage a winning record during an underwhelming homestand. Will Valeri ...

The Oilers come into a much-anticipated matchup on a hot streak. Connor McDavid. Nathan MacKinnon. Leon Draisaitl. Mikko ...

Mikko Rantanen belongs to the elite of the National ... Devon Toews has an annual salary of $7.25 million until 2031, Valeri Nichushkin has a contract that pays him $6.145 million until the ...

Joel Kiviranta scored twice, Mikko Rantanen and Valeri Nichushkin each added a goal, while Avalanche goalie Mackenzie Blackwood made 32 saves against his former team. "It was unreal," Blackwood ...

PITTSBURGH — Mikko Rantanen collected his 10th career ... Nathan MacKinnon added a goal and four assists for Colorado. Valeri Nichushkin and Artturi Lehkonen also scored for the Avalanche.

Mikko Rantanen belongs to the elite of the National Hockey League ... Devon Toews has an annual salary of $7.25 million until 2031, Valeri Nichushkin has a contract that pays him $6.145 million until ...