Nichushkin scored a goal on three shots on goal and had a plus-1 rating during his 17:47 of ice time in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Devils.
Nichushkin has been enjoying a good start to the season, especially from a goal-scoring perspective. The 30-year-old is up to five goals and seven points through the first 10 games of the year. Playing a top-six role among a loaded Avalanche forward group has Nichushkin in good position to continue scoring at a high level.