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2023 176.53.3 28 25 53 5 21:21
2022 147.52.8 17 30 47 15 20:15
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  • Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Moves to IR

    Nichushkin (lower body) was put on injured reserve Monday. Colorado activated Oliver Kylington (upper body) from the IR list in a corresponding move. Nichushkin has missed the last 16 games, but he could be ready to return after the 4 Nations Face-Off when Colorado visits Nashville on Feb. 22. The 29-year-old forward has 11 goals, 17 points, 52 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and 18 hits across 21 appearances this season.
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  • Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Should return after 4 Nations

    Nichushkin (lower body) should be able to draw back into the lineup immediately after the 4 Nations Face-Off, which would put his projected return date as Feb. 22, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports Thursday. Nichushkin was already expected to miss Colorado's final five games before the tournament, but it seems that will be the end of the time he'll miss due to his lower-body issue. Nichushkin has 11 goals and 17 points in 21 appearances in 2024-25. The 29-year-old should serve in a top-six role once he's healthy.
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  • Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Likely out through 4 Nations

    Nichushkin (lower body) is expected to be out of action through the 4 Nations Face-Off, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports. Nichushkin has already missed 14 games due to his lower-body issue and will now be on the shelf for at least five more matchups. If the Avalanche need to bring in another forward, the 29-year-old winger would be a candidate for long-term injured reserve considering he has already missed significant time. When healthy, Nichushkin has offered decent offensive upside with 17 points in 21 appearances, including 11 goals.
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  • Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Suffers setback

    Nichushkin (lower body) is back to being considered week-to-week after suffering a setback, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports Wednesday. Nichushkin did appear to be getting close to returning before this setback. He has 11 goals and 17 points in 21 appearances in 2024-25. Nichushkin hasn't been in the lineup since Dec. 31, but when he is healthy, he serves in a top-six capacity and features on the first power-play unit.
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  • Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Nearing return to lineup

    Nichushkin (lower body) participated in Sunday's practice and is inching toward being ready to return to the lineup, according to Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sports. Nichushkin was a full participant in Sunday's session but left the ice early, indicating he still has some work to do before getting clearance to play. He will likely miss his 10th straight game when Colorado hosts Minnesota on Monday. Nichushkin has 11 goals, 17 points, 52 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and 18 hits across 21 appearances this season.
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  • Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Still not ready to return

    Nichushkin (lower body) is not expected back any time soon with head coach Jared Bednar telling reporters Monday the winger "probably has some distance to go," per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette. Nichushkin has already missed six games due to his lower-body injury but seems no closer to getting back into the lineup. Given his recovery timeline, it seems likely the 29-year-old Russian will be designated for injured reserve sooner rather than later.
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  • Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Facing 7-10 day absence

    Head coach Jared Bednar said Thursday that Nichushkin (lower body) is expected to be sidelined for 7-10 days, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports. Nichushkin had been previously ruled out versus Buffalo on Thursday but it seems his absence will be a little longer. With the Avs in a busy part of their schedule, the 29-year-old winger could be out of action for the next five games even on the shorter side of his recovery timeline. Mikko Rantanen will likely be moved up to a first-line role, while Juuso Parssinen or Joel Kiviranta could get a look at the top six.
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  • Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Ruled out against Sabres

    Nichushkin (lower body) will not be an option versus the Sabres on Thursday but remains day-to-day, Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey reports. Nichushkin has been riding a five-game point streak prior to Tuesday's clash with Winnipeg. Since returning from his suspension, the 29-year-old winger has been performing well with 11 goals and six helpers, including two power-play points, in 21 outings. With Nichushkin on the shelf, Mikko Rantanen will likely move up to the first line, though Jonathan Drouin could be an option as well.
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  • Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Sends assist in win

    Nichushkin notched an assist, three shots on goal, two hits, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Friday's 4-1 win over Utah. Nichushkin couldn't extend his goal streak, but he's still earned a point in five straight contests (four goals, two assists). The winger set up the second of Artturi Lehkonen's three goals in the game. Nichushkin is up to 11 tallies, six helpers, 49 shots on net, 18 hits and a plus-5 rating over 20 appearances in 2024-25 and should remain a steady source of offense in a top-six role.
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  • Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Keeps scoring Sunday

    Nichushkin scored a goal on four shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Kraken. Nichushkin scored for the fourth game in a row, offering a quick response to tie the game just 11 seconds after Kaapo Kakko gave the Kraken a lead. The 29-year-old Nichushkin is up to 11 tallies, 16 points, 46 shots on net, 16 hits and a plus-2 rating over 19 contests. The winger continues to thrive on the top line and should be rostered in virtually all fantasy formats given his spot in a strong offense.
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  • Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Goal, assist in Friday's win

    Nichushkin scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Friday's 4-2 win over the Ducks. Nichushkin has scored in three straight games. The 29-year-old winger's strong play has allowed head coach Jared Bednar to spread out the Avalanche's top talent across two lines. Nichushkin has 10 goals, five assists, 42 shots on net, 15 hits and a plus-2 rating through 18 appearances. He's typically been a strong fantasy option when available over the last three seasons, and that's especially true when he's on the top line as he is now.
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  • Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Strikes for power-play goal

    Nichushkin scored a power-play goal on five shots, blocked three shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Sharks. Nichushkin has scored in back-to-back contests for the third time this season. The 29-year-old opened the scoring at 3:40 of the first period. He's up to nine goals (two on the power play), four assists, 39 shots on net, 14 hits and an even plus-minus rating over 17 appearances. Nichushkin was on the top line Thursday after playing the bulk of his time on the second line, though any spot in the Avalanche's top six should be enough for him to stay productive.
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  • Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Lights lamp Monday

    Nichushkin scored a goal in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Canucks. Nichushkin recently went on a four-game point streak from Dec. 5-10, notching four goals and one assist in that span, and he found twine again Monday to score Colorado's lone goal of the contest. The Russian winger is up to eight goals and 12 points across 16 outings this season. He should continue to find ample opportunities to produce due to his role on the top six and first power-play unit.
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  • Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: On four-game point streak

    Nichushkin scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Penguins. Nichushkin has four goals and one assist during his four-game point streak. For the season, the winger has seven tallies, 11 points, 26 shots on net, eight hits and a plus-3 rating over 13 appearances. Nichushkin has fit right in on the second line, and he should be on most fantasy rosters as long as he's scoring at such an impressive rate.
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  • Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Nabs helper in Sunday's win

    Nichushkin had an assist and went plus-3 in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Devils. Nichushkin has three goals and an assist over his last three games. The 29-year-old winger helped out on Ross Colton's first-period marker, and those two players being healthy and productive seems to have lifted Casey Mittelstadt out of a funk. Nichushkin is at 10 points, 24 shots on net and a plus-2 rating over 12 appearances this season, picking up where he left off after posting 53 points in 54 regular-season outings a year ago.
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  • Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Another goal Saturday

    Nichushkin scored a goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Red Wings. Nichushkin has been one of the Avalanche's best players recently, with five goals over his last six appearances. The 29-year-old Russian winger has been limited to just 11 contests so far in 2024-25, but he's making the most of his time on the ice with nine points (six goals, three assists) in that span.
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  • Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Pots two tallies in loss

    Nichushkin scored two goals in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Hurricanes. Both goals came late in the third period as the Avalanche tried to rally from a 3-1 deficit, but each time Nichushkin found the back of the net, the Hurricanes responded to re-establish a two-goal cushion. It's the first multi-goal performance of the season for the 29-year-old winger, and in 10 games since making his season debut in mid-November, Nichushkin has five goals and eight points.
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  • Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Scores with man advantage

    Nichushkin scored a power-play goal on two shots and added three hits in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Stars. Nichushkin's tally in the first period briefly tied the game at 1-1, but the Stars took the lead for good just 32 seconds later. The 29-year-old has scored in three of the last four games and is thriving since swapping places with Mikko Rantanen. Nichushkin is up to three goals, three assists, 14 shots on net, six hits and an even plus-minus rating over seven appearances, and his tally Friday was his first power-play point of the season.
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  • Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Comes up clutch Wednesday

    Nichushkin scored a goal on four shots in Wednesday's 2-1 shootout win over the Golden Knights. Nichushkin scored just 33 seconds after Pavel Dorofeyev in the second period, tying the game at 1-1. In the shootout, Nichushkin was the only player to score over five rounds to secure the Avalanche's win. The 29-year-old winger has two goals and three helpers over his last three contests and looks right back at home in a top-six role. He's at five points, 12 shots on net, three hits, four blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over six appearances this season.
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  • Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Three points in big win

    Nichushkin scored a goal and added two assists in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Panthers. After helping to set up tallies by Samuel Girard and Oliver Kylington earlier in the night, Nichushkin capped the scoring for the Avs with an empty-netter. The points were the first of the season for the 29-year-old winger in four games, and he's settling in on the second line with Casey Mittelstadt and Mikko Rantanen.
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