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.