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Valeri Nichushkin, Nathan MacKinnon lead new-look Avalanche to comeback win against Maple Leafs DENVER - The new guys are pretty good. The reigning MVP is, too. Nathan MacKinnon scored a brilliant...

MARCH 9, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

First regular-season hat trick Nichushkin had three goals and an assist in a 7-4 win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday.

Impact 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, eight assists and 26 hits in just 26 games (70 shots). Nichushkin has been especially impactful in five games since his return from injury. He has four goals, two assists and 18 shots in five games.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Valeri Nichushkin's hat trick carries Avalanche past Maple Leafs Valeri Nichushkin had three goals for his first career regular-season hat trick, Nathan MacKinnon had two goals to reach 100 points for the...

MARCH 9, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NHL Highlights | Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche - March 8, 2025

MARCH 9, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Nichushkin has hat trick, MacKinnon scores go-ahead goal as Avalanche rally for 7-4 win over Leafs

Valeri Nichushkin completed a hat trick with an empty-net score after Nathan MacKinnon knocked in the go-ahead goal with 4:15 remaining and the Colorado Avalanche rallied from two...

MARCH 9, 2025 • Associated Press

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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mittelstadt scores go-ahead goal on a power play with 4:09 remaining as Avs beat Penguins 4-1

Casey Mittelstadt scored the go-ahead goal on a power play with 4:09 remaining, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores on power play in win Nichushkin scored a power-play goal on five shots in Friday's 5-2 win over the Wild.

Impact 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.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche beat weary Minnesota 5-2 to pull even with 3rd-place Wild in Central

Jonathan Drouin and Jack Drury scored 52 seconds apart in a three-goal second period and the Colorado Avalanche beat weary Minnesota 5-2 on Friday night to pull even with the third...

MARCH 1, 2025 • Associated Press

MacKinnon scores twice on power play, Blackwood stops 22 shots as Avalanche beat Devils 5-1

Nathan MacKinnon had two power-play goals and an assist, Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 22 shots against his former team and the Colorado Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on W...

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Forward Valeri Nichushkin will return to the Avalanche lineup for the 1st time in nearly 2 months

Valeri Nichushkin returns to the Colorado Avalanche lineup Wednesday night for the first time in nearly two months after recovering from a lower-body injury

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Valeri Nichushkin set to return to lineup for Avalanche against Devils The Colorado Avalanche are set to get Valeri Nichushkin back in their lineup against the New Jersey Devils.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • GAZETTE.COM

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.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return to action Nichushkin (lower body) could be an option against the Devils on Wednesday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Valeri Nichushkin not ready as Avalanche set to begin sprint towards playoffs The Avalanche will start back up again on Saturday without Valeri Nichushkin

FEBRUARY 21, 2025 • GAZETTE.COM

After helping Canada to 4 Nations title, Avs trio will meet team in Nashville to resume playoff push

The Colorado Avalanche trio of Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Devon Toews had an easy excuse for not attending practice on Friday

FEBRUARY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

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...

Impact The Avalanche are hoping the Nichushkin is able to return to action Wednesday when New Jersey comes to town. Nichushkin missed the last 19 games before the break and has 11 goals and 17 points in 21 contests this season.

FEBRUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Nichushkin (lower body) returned to practice Thursday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Nichushkin practiced for 15 minutes, participating in line rushes before stopping when contact drills began, but still working on his own. Nichushkin has missed the last 19 games and is doubtful for this weekend's action. He has 11 goals and 17 points in only 21 games this season.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to IR Nichushkin (lower body) was put on injured reserve Monday.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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 Co...

Impact 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.

JANUARY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact Nichushkin has already missed 14 games due to his lower body issue and will now be on the shelf for at least five more. If the Avs 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.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche Get Unexpected Update on Valeri Nichushkin's Recovery Valeri Nichushkin’s return hit an unexpected and undetermined snag.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Avalanche Get Unexpected Update on Valeri Nichushkin's Recovery Valeri Nichushkin’s return hit an unexpected and undetermined snag.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Avs forward Valeri Nichushkin suffers setback in return from lower-body injury, status week-to-week

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

JANUARY 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Avs F Valeri Nichushkin dealing with injury setback Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin had a setback in his rehab from a lower-body injury and is now considered week-to-week.Head coa...

JANUARY 22, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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