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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 12
Stars continue road dominance with Game 3 win over Avalanche
The Dallas Stars had more wins on the road than any other team in the Western Conference during the regular season. On Saturday night, they proved why they're so tough away from home.
Valeri Nichushkin News / ClutchPoints / May 10
Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin equals incredible postseason feat despite Game 2 loss
The Colorado Avalanche were unable to make a second consecutive multi-goal comeback against the Dallas Stars in Game 2 of their Western Conference second-round series on Thursday night — but Valeri Nichushkin continued his goal-scoring tear nonetheless.
Valeri Nichushkin News / ClutchPoints / May 9
Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin on verge of making incredible NHL history
Valeri Nichushkin has scored a goal in every single postseason game the Colorado Avalanche have played in 2024 — and the Russian is on the verge of making National Hockey League history ahead of Game 2 against the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.
Colorado Avalanche News / Mile High Sports / May 1
LISTEN: Avalanche’s Round 1 series recap 
Aarif Deen breaks down the Avs’ five-game series victory over the Winnipeg Jets. He touches on the bounceback from Alexandar Georgiev, Valeri Nichushkin’s scoring, Artturi Lehkonen’s importance and roster depth.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Rink / May 1
Avalanche move on to second round in playoffs
The Winnipeg Jets were facing elimination for the first time in the series against the Colorado Avalanche. It was time that they had to step up and Colorado did not step back at all themselves.
Avalanche honours Nordiques, even in playoffs
In the playoffs, any means is good for motivation. We often see clubs counting the remaining victories to lift the Stanley Cup after a game, a tradition that has taken root in many NHL dressing rooms.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / April 28
Rapid Reaction: Lehkonen And Nichushkin A Coach’s Dream, Jets Nightmare
Yes, this is a team full of superstars, but what made the Colorado Avalanche so dangerous during the 2022 Stanley Cup run was the duo of Artturi Lehkonen and Valeri Nichushkin.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / April 28
Nichushkin Hat Trick Propels Avalanche To Win, Sends Jets To Brink Of Elimination
The Colorado Avalanche have the Winnipeg Jets on the brink of elimination. A three goal third period catapulted the Avalanche to a 4-1 lead after two periods, and the third period was all about running out the clock.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / April 28
Nichushkin’s Hat Trick Leads Avalanche Past Jets in Game 4
The Colorado Avalanche got a hat trick from Valeri Nichushkin to lead the team in defeating the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 in Game 4 of their NHL Playoff series.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 28
Valeri Nichushkin's 3 goals carry Avalanche past Jets
Valeri Nichushkin had three goals for his first career hat trick, and the Colorado Avalanche took a commanding lead in their first-round series with a 5-1 win over the visiting Winnipeg Jets on Sunday in Denver.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 28
Cale Makar sparks Avalanche to go up 3-1 in series vs. Jets
Valeri Nichushkin got the hat trick on Sunday but Cale Makar was the difference for the Colorado Avalanche.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / April 3
Nichushkin To Meet Avalanche On Road Trip; Will He Play?
It was another day of Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin going to work at Family Sports. Things looked a little different than they did on Tuesday, though.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 16
NHL bets: Two longer odds plays for Saturday on the ice
Today's NHL slate offers quite a few games of intrigue, and Yardbarker's Griffin Carroll is drawn to two in particular.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / March 6
Colorado Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin hopeful to return on Friday
Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar provided an update on winger Valeri Nichushkin on Wednesday morning. According to Bednar, Nichushkin, 29, is unlikely to return to the Avalanche lineup on Wednesday against the Detroit Red Wings, but is hopeful to return on Friday against the Minnesota Wild.
Colorado Avalanche News / Last Word On Sports / February 28
Valeri Nichushkin Set to Return to Colorado Avalanche
After nearly seven weeks away from the team, Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin returned to practice. His absence came after he left to receive care from the NHL’s player assistance program.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / February 28
Nichushkin’s Return Could Be a Turning Point for the Avalanche
With all the rumors and speculation around the NHL Trade Deadline, some good news has come early for the Colorado Avalanche. Valeri Nichushkin has been cleared to resume practicing with the team and has entered the follow-up care phase of the NHL/NHLPA Players Assistance Program.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / February 26
Colorado Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin cleared by NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program to resume practicing
Some positive news on the front for a talented player. On Monday, the National Hockey League announced Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has been cleared by the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program to rejoin his team, and return to practice.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 26
Avalanche right winger cleared to resume practicing
The right winger has been on a consistent upward climb since joining the Avs in 2019.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / January 17
Valeri Nichushkin’s Absence Will Be Felt by the Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche have one of the best offences in the NHL this season, currently ranked second in goals for per game (GF/GP) with 3.82 and eighth in power-play percentage (PP%) at 25.2.
Colorado Avalanche News / FirstSportz / January 16
What’s going on with Valeri Nichushkin? Will the NHL forward return to Avs lineup anytime soon?
In a breathtaking development on Sunday, Valeri Nichuskin shocked the NHL world when news broke out about his sudden absence from the Colorado Avalanche’s lineup.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / January 15
Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin to enter NHL/NHLPA Player’s Assistance Program
The NHL Players’ Association has announced that Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin will be entering the NHL/NHLPA Player’s Assistance Program for an indefinite amount of time.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 15
Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin enters NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program
Nichushkin will be stepping away from what’s been a very productive season. The 28-year-old currently ranks fourth on the Avalanche in scoring, with 22 goals and 42 points in 40 games.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / April 23, 2023
Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin out for 'personal reasons'
In 53 games this season, Nichushkin scored 17 goals and 47 points, the highest points-per-game average of his NHL career.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 28, 2022
Valeri Nichushkin out indefinitely after re-injuring ankle
Injuries have hit the Avalanche hard all season and the team will now be without another key component who had just returned from a previous injury.
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