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Top Valeri Nichushkin News
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Not playing Sunday
Nichushkin (lower body) will not be in the lineup Sunday in Anaheim, according to Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports.
Nichushkin will conclude the regular season having generated 21 goals and 34 points over 43 appearances. The left-shot winger's status ahead of the postseason is now unclear, but he has multiple days to try to get as healthy as possible. The Avalanche have a first-round series against the Stars on tap, with Game 1 potentially taking place April 19.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Three points in last three games
Nichushkin had a goal and an assist in a 5-4 loss to the Kings on Saturday.
Nichuskin has three points, including two goals, across his last three games. Overall, he has 34 points, including 21 goals, and 118 shots in 43 games this season. Nichuskin makes a huge impact when he's on the ice, but he hasn't really skated a full season -- other than the COVID-shortened year -- since 2015-16. You know what you'll get; deploy accordingly.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Lights lamp on power play
Nichushkin scored a power-play goal on four shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Golden Knights.
Nichushkin ended a six-game goal drought, a span in which he had just one assist, when he scored midway through the second period. The winger's offense has faltered even as his opportunities are on the rise amid a wave of injuries to forwards. He's still impressed this season with 20 goals, 12 assists, eight power-play points, 116 shots on net, 51 hits and a plus-10 rating in 41 appearances.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Dishes helper Wednesday
Nichushkin logged an assist, four shots on goal and two PIM in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Blackhawks.
Nichushkin had struggled in recent games, posting zero points and 12 shots on net over his last three games. He was moved back to the second line to begin Wednesday's game, but he was called on for more usage when Jonathan Drouin (lower body) left the contest early. Nichushkin helped out on a goal by Cale Makar in the third period. Nichushkin is now at 31 points, 105 shots on net, 43 hits, 20 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating over 38 appearances this season.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Pots goal Tuesday
Nichushkin scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Red Wings.
Nichushkin was originally credited with both of the Avalanche's first-period tallies, but the first one was later changed to Cale Makar. The 30-year-old Nichushkin still has the go-ahead goal to his name, which extended his point streak to six games (four goals, three assists). He's up to 19 tallies, 30 points, 89 shots on net, 37 hits and a plus-11 rating over 34 appearances in a top-six role.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Nets lone goal in loss
Nichushkin scored a power-play goal on four shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Maple Leafs.
Nichushkin tied the game at 1-1 on a feed from Nathan MacKinnon early in the second period. This was Nichushkin's third game in a row with a goal, and he has earned four points, nine shots and six hits in that span. The 30-year-old winger is up to 18 goals, nine helpers, five power-play points, 82 shots, 32 hits and a plus-10 rating over 31 appearances in 2024-25.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Posts two points in win
Nichushkin scored a goal, registered an assist and tallied four shots on net in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win against the Stars.
Both of Nichushkin's points came in the second period and were the only two goals scored by either team. He found the back of the net against his former squad over six minutes into the period before tallying a secondary assist on linemate Jonathan Drouin's goal. The 30-year-old Nichushkin is up to 17 goals, nine assists and 79 shots on net across 30 outings this season. Nichushkin has been a good option offensively for Colorado since his return from a lower-body injury as he's posted nine points in his last nine games. Between his role in Colorado's top six and heavy usage on the power play, Nichushkin is a strong late-season add in all fantasy formats. At his current pace, he should contend for the 35-40-point mark by the end of the regular season.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Pots empty-netter
Nichushkin scored an empty-net goal on two shots and added two hits in Friday's 4-2 win over the Flames.
Nichushkin helped the Avalanche fend off a late comeback attempt by the Flames. The goal was his first since he had a hat trick last Saturday versus the Maple Leafs. The 30-year-old winger is up to 16 goals, 24 points, 75 shots on net, 28 hits and a plus-10 rating over 29 appearances this season, mainly in a second-line role.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: First regular-season hat trick
Nichushkin had three goals and an assist in a 7-4 win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday.
It was Nichuskin's first career regular-season hattie. He has been red hot when he's been on the ice this season, putting up 15 goals on 70 shots, eight assists and 26 hits in just 26 games. Nichushkin has been impactful in five games since his return from injury, compiling four goals, two assists and 18 shots.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Supplies power-play helper
Nichushkin notched a power-play assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Penguins.
Nichushkin has two points over three games, both on the power play, since returning from a lower-body injury. The 30-year-old winger is up to 12 goals, seven helpers, four power-play points, 64 shots on net, 22 hits and a plus-7 rating through 24 outings. He's in a top-six role and seeing steady power-play time, so Nichushkin is a player fantasy managers can turn to for a boost on offense down the stretch.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Scores on power play in win
Nichushkin scored a power-play goal on five shots in Friday's 5-2 win over the Wild.
This was Nichushkin's second game back from missing 21 contests due to a lower-body injury. The 29-year-old winger has resumed a role on the second line and second power-play unit. Nichushkin has 12 goals, 18 points, 62 shots on net, 20 hits and a plus-6 rating across 23 appearances. If he can stay healthy, he's a big boost to an Avalanche offense that has often lacked in depth scoring, and he could play his way onto the top line eventually.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Ready to return
Nichushkin (lower body) will be activated off injured reserve and play Wednesday versus New Jersey, per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.
It will be Nichushkin's first game since Dec. 31. He has 11 goals and 17 points in 21 appearances in 2024-25. Nichushkin might serve in a top-six capacity Wednesday, which could in turn reduce Juuso Parssinen's role.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Nearing return to action
Nichushkin (lower body) could be an option against the Devils on Wednesday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.
Head coach Jared Bednar wouldn't confirm Nichushkin's return to the lineup, but it appears the winger is trending in the right direction. For now, Nichushkin remains on injured reserve and will need to be activated before he can hit the ice. Once given the all-clear, Nichushkin should be in the mix for a spot in the Avs' top six.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Not traveling on road trip
Nichushkin (lower body) will not travel with the Avalanche during their upcoming two-game road trip that starts Saturday in Nashville, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.
Although Nichushkin will miss the next two games, the Avalanche hope he's able to return to action Wednesday when New Jersey comes to town. Nichushkin missed the 19 games leading up to the 4 Nations Face-Off break and has 11 goals and 17 points in 21 contests this season.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Back at practice
Nichushkin (lower body) returned to practice Thursday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.
Nichushkin practiced for 15 minutes, participating in line rushes before stopping when contact drills began, but he still worked on his own afterward. Nichushkin has missed the last 19 games and is doubtful for Colorado's back-to-back set this weekend. He has 11 goals and 17 points over 21 games this season.
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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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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-4, 210 lbs |
| Birthplace: Chelyabinsk, Russia |
| Age: 30 |
| Experience: 9 |
| Shoots: Left |