The Avalanche may end up shuffling their top six if Valeri Nichushkin (lower body) misses time after exiting Tuesday's game, but Colton should remain part of that group, either at center or wing.

DENVER — The Avalanche are going to be without Valeri Nichushkin for roughly ... on the top line while Casey Mittelstadt centered Ross Colton and Drouin. Colorado called up Oskar Olausson ...

Valeri Nichushkin was supposed to be out day-to-day when he got injured against the Winnipeg Jets on New Year’s Eve. Head ...

The Colorado Avalanche are a much better team when Valeri Nichushkin is in the lineup. Unfortunately for the Avs, keeping their star winger healthy and available has proved to be a challenge ...

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin will not play Thursday night against the Buffalo Sabres and is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Nichushkin missed the final 24-plus minutes two ...

Dec 20, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) celebrates after an empty-net goal against the Anaheim Ducks in the third period at Honda Center. Mandatory ...

DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche will be without forward Valeri Nichushkin for an indefinite amount of time due to a lower-body injury. Coach Jared Bednar said after morning practice that he ...

DENVER -- The Colorado Avalanche will be without playmaking forward Valeri Nichushkin for an indefinite amount of time because of a lower-body injury. Coach Jared Bednar said after morning ...