Jan 22, 2025 · Forward Valeri Nichushkin suffered a setback in his return from a lower-body injury and doesn’t figure to be back in the Colorado Avalanche lineup anytime soon. ... I’ve been there, too,” forward Mikko Rantanen said of dealing with injuries and setbacks. “You feel like you’re getting back and feeling better, and then something happens.

14 hours ago · Also, is Valeri Nichushkin any closer to returning? Having Wednesday off will help after the emotional roller coaster of the past four days. The team boarded a flight to Boston early on Friday with Mikko Rantanen only for him to be traded less than 12 hours later.

Jan 22, 2025 · The Colorado Avalanche remain without key forward Valeri Nichushkin, and that absence is going to continue for longer than expected. ... I've been there, too,” said forward Mikko Rantanen, per ...

3 days ago · It’s Mikko Rantanen, right?” ... He and Rantanen and MacKinnon and Makar and Valeri Nichushkin were so crucial to the fabric of that 2022 Cup team. Now, Rantanen is gone, and there’s still ...

Nov 4, 2024 · DENVER (AP) — The return of suspended Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin to practice Monday was sudden enough that teammate Mikko Rantanen did a little double-take when he spotted him on the ice.

Dec 6, 2024 · Mikko Rantanen has 15 goals and 20 assists for the Avalanche. Nichushkin has five goals and three assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Red Wings: 3-4-3, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.3 assists, 3.7 penalties and 7.9 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game.

Nov 4, 2024 · Valeri Nichushkin practiced with the Colorado Avalanche for the first time since he was removed from the team on May 13 and placed in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. Head coach Jared Bednar confirmed the NHL’s date for Nichushkin’s reinstatement is Nov. 15.

Dec 10, 2024 · Valeri Nichushkin was the only non-top-liner to find the back of the net. The Avs had a solid defensive game and kept their legs moving most of the night except for the second period. By the numbers, the teams matched up evenly but …

Jan 10, 2024 · Nichushkin gave the Avs the lead with 13.8 seconds left in the first period. He drew a penalty 10 seconds before the goal, then scored on a one-timer from Mikko Rantanen in front of the Vegas...

Dec 13, 2023 · Rantanen, fresh off breaking a nine-game goalless streak and a public spat with a teammate’s father after a 6-5 comeback win Monday against Calgary, opened the scoring for the Avs.