The day for Valeri Nichushkin’s return to the Colorado Avalanche lineup is here.

Nichushkin’s comeback marks the end of a six-month suspension stemming from alleged substance abuse during last season’s playoffs, as reported first by Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli in May.

We hear the Choo Choo a-comin', it’s rolling 'round the bend. The return of Valeri Nichushkin from a sixth-month suspension ...

Suspended Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin will make his return to play on Friday against the Capitals, head coach Jared Bednar confirmed on Sunday. Nichushkin is in Stage 3 of the NHL ...

The Avalanche have struggled for secondary offense, so the return of Lehkonen and Nichushkin to the lineup couldn't come at a ...

During a media availability on Sunday, Bednar was asked about Nichushkin’s projected return date. Bednar didn't blink, immediately confirming the date for Valeri Nichushkin’s season debut.

Alex Ovechkin has drawn a lot of attention in his quest for Wayne Gretzky's goal-scoring record. Ovechkin is 31 behind The Great One and he is still scoring at an impressive clip at age 39.

The wait for the real version of the Colorado Avalanche might be coming to ... after offseason shoulder surgery. Not only did Valeri Nichushkin participate in a team practice for the first time ...

The Avalanche captain was in full gear and skating ... plus the injured players and Valeri Nichushkin. Landeskog did not remain on the ice for the full team portion of the morning skate.