Forward Valeri Nichushkin suffered ... for sure.” Nichushkin was suspended last May for at least six months and placed in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin ... 14-7-0 with Nichushkin and 14-12-1 without him this season. Nichushkin was suspended in May for at least six months and placed in Stage 3 of ...

Nichushkin (lower body) is back to being considered week-to-week after suffering a setback, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports Wednesday. Nichushkin did appear to be getting close to ...

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 ...

Forward Valeri Nichushkin suffered a setback ... The 29-year-old Nichushkin missed the opening 17 games while in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. He made his season debut ...