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MacKinnon gets credit for fluky go-ahead goal as Avs tie series with 7-4 win over Stars in Game 6

Nathan MacKinnon received credit for a go-ahead goal with 10:56 remaining after the puck bounced off the shoulder of a Dallas player and the Colorado Avalanche staved off eliminati...

MAY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Cale Makar trying to get back on scoring track as Avalanche face elimination in Game 6 against Stars

Nothing has come easy on the offensive end for Colorado Avalanche standout defenseman Cale Makar against the Dallas Stars

APRIL 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Landeskog scores 1st goal in nearly 3 years, Avalanche even series with 4-0 win over Stars in Game 4

Colorado captain Gabriel Landeskog scored his first NHL goal in nearly three years, Logan O’Connor had a short-handed tally and the Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 4-0 in Game 4 to...

APRIL 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Wild playing above playoff status as only wild-card team with series lead, entering Game 4 vs Vegas

The wild-card berth has suited Minnesota well

APRIL 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Nets lone goal in loss Nichushkin scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Stars in Game 3.

Impact The goal was Nichushkin's first point of the series. He's added eight shots on net, six hits and a plus-1 rating over three contests. Nichushkin is locked in as a top-six winger, though his minutes could be threatened if Gabriel Landeskog can get up to full speed during the playoffs, assuming the Avalanche can turn things around after falling behind 2-1 in the series Wednesday.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Seguin scores in OT as Stars withstand late double-minor penalty to beat Avalanche 2-1

Tyler Seguin scored at 5:31 of overtime after Dallas killed a late double-minor penalty, and the Stars beat Colorado 2-1 in Game 3 on Wednesday night in a game that featured the re...

APRIL 24, 2025 • Associated Press

[Watch] Valeri Nichushkin undresses Dallas Stars defense with nifty move to open scoring in Game 3 Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin put on a show during the first period of Game 3 against the Dallas Stars in the opening round o...

APRIL 24, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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APRIL 24, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Playing Saturday Nichushkin (lower body) will be in the lineup in Dallas on Saturday, per Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sports.

Impact Nichushkin sat out the final game of the season in Anaheim with the injury, but has had a full week to recover. Nichushkin had 21 goals and 34 points in just 43 regular-season games this season. He will line up on the second unit with Brock Nelson and Jonathan Drouin, as well as seeing first power-play time.

APRIL 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nichushkin's personal life is in a 'good spot' ahead of Avalanche-Stars playoff series, coach says

Valeri Nichushkin strived to take his on-ice game to another level this season

APRIL 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Sean Keeler: Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin has trust of Colorado teammates who can't win Stanley Cup without him DENVER - If trust is a two-way street, Valeri Nichushkin needs to stop kicking Stanley Cups to the c...

APRIL 18, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

The Avalanche Are Gearing Up for a Tough Round One With that said, E. J. Hradek with NHL Network says sources tell him things for the Avalanche will get started on Saturday. It was an optiona...

APRIL 15, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Not playing Sunday Nichushkin (rest) will not be in the lineup Sunday in Anaheim, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.

Impact Nichushkin will conclude the regular season having generated 21 goals and 34 points over 43 appearances. He'll resume his usual duties on the top line and on the No. 1 power-play unit when Colorado takes on Dallas in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Nichushkin (lower body) will not be in the lineup Sunday in Anaheim, according to Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three points in last three games Nichushkin had a goal and an assist in a 5-4 loss to the Kings on Saturday.

Impact Nichuskin has three points, including two goals, in 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 -- in that span. You know what you get; deploy accordingly.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three points in last three games Nichushkin had a goal and an assist in a 5-4 loss to the Kings on Saturday.

Impact 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.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Fiala scores 2 goals, and the LA Kings hold off the Avalanche 5-4

Kevin Fiala scored two goals for the second straight game, and Quinton Byfield and Alex Laferriere had a goal and two assists apiece in the Los Angeles Kings’ 5-4 victory over the...

APRIL 12, 2025 • Associated Press

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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Charlie Coyle's shootout tally takes Avs past Knights Charlie Coyle scored the shootout winner and added two assists as the Colorado Avalanche edged the visiting Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 on Tues...

APRIL 9, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Charlie Coyle scores only goal in shootout as Avalanche rally for 3-2 win over Golden Knights

Charlie Coyle scored the only goal in the shootout to help the Colorado Avalanche rally for a 3-2 win over the short-handed Vegas Golden Knights

APRIL 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Dishes two helpers Nichushkin logged two assists, four shots on goal and two PIM in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Blackhawks.

Impact 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 goals by Cale Makar and Martin Necas in the third period. Nichushkin is now at 32 points, 105 shots on net, 43 hits, 20 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating over 38 appearances this season.

APRIL 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche look to keep win streak alive, host the Blues

The Colorado Avalanche play the St. Louis Blues with a four winning streak intact

MARCH 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Los Angeles visits Colorado after Fiala's 2-goal game

The Los Angeles Kings visit the Colorado Avalanche after Kevin Fiala scored two goals in the Kings' 3-1 win against the New York Rangers

MARCH 26, 2025 • Associated Press

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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan MacKinnon has goal and assist as the Avalanche beat Red Wings 5-2

Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and an assist, Jonathan Drouin and Martin Necas had two assists apiece, and the Colorado Avalanche rolled past the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on Tuesday nigh...

MARCH 26, 2025 • Associated Press

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