VALERI NICHUSHKIN NEWS

Adds two helpers in win Nichushkin notched two assists in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Kraken.

Impact Nichushkin helped out on a Samuel Girard game-tying goal in the second period and a Nathan MacKinnon empty-netter in the third. The 30-year-old Nichushkin is up to three goals and three helpers over eight games in December. For the season, the winger has 18 points, 63 shots on net, 23 hits and a plus-4 rating across 25 appearances as a steady part of the Avalanche's top six.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fills empty cage Nichushkin scored an empty-net goal on eight shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Nichushkin has three goals and a helper over his last seven games. The 30-year-old winger is up to eight goals, 16 points, 62 shots, 23 hits and a plus-3 rating through 24 appearances. He's far away from being a leader scorer for the Avalanche, but Nichushkin's steady top-six usage makes him a reliable winger in fantasy.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

MacKinnon has goal and assist as Avalanche beat Predators 4-2 for 11th straight home win

Nathan MacKinnon scored his NHL-leading 26th goal and added an assist, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Nashville Predators 4-2 for their 11th straight home win

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Finds twine Sunday Nichushkin scored a goal, put two shots on net and dished out two hits in Sunday's 3-2 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Nichushkin tallied his goal just under two minutes into the second period, and it would ultimately stand as Sunday's go-ahead score. With the twine finder, the 30-year-old winger is up to seven goals, 14 points and 50 shots on goal through 21 games this season. He has two goals in his last four games since returning from a lower-body injury. If he can stay healthy, Nichushkin will remain a solid option in most fantasy formats while skating within Colorado's top nine. His value is highest in point-based fantasy leagues, but he can hold his own in banger formats as he's averaging a hit per game this season.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nichushkin, MacKinnon help Avalanche increase NHL-best record in 3-2 win over Philadelphia Flyers

Valeri Nichushkin scored the eventual game-winner early in the second period, Nathan MacKinnon had an assist to add to his NHL-leading points total and the Colorado Avalanche hung...

DECEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Tallies first goal since return Nichushkin scored a goal, put three shots on net and dished out two hits in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Nichushkin helped stop the slide in Thursday's game, as his goal put the Avalanche on the board to trail 4-1 midway through the second period. With the score, the 30-year-old winger is up to six goals, seven assists and 46 shots on goal through 19 games this season. His tally Thursday was his first point since returning from a lower-body injury that kept him out of the lineup for eight games. He currently occupies a winger role on Colorado's third line, but the team's top nine has been exceptional this season, leaving Nichushkin in a solid spot to produce points regardless of his assignment. Staying on the ice has been an issue for the left winger, but if he can play in the majority of games this season for the Avalanche, Nichushkin could contend for a career high in points at his current pace. He's a decent waiver-wire pickup with high upside in nearly all formats.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Barzal's goal, 2 assists help Islanders beat Avalanche 6-3

Mathew Barzal had a goal and two assists, and the New York Islanders defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 6-3

DECEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Ready to rock Nichushkin (lower body) will return to the lineup against Vancouver on Tuesday, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Following an eight-game absence, Nichushkin will probably occupy a middle-six role. He has produced five goals, 12 points, 41 shots on net and 16 hits in 17 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

No Valeri Nichushkin, no problem for Gavin Brindley, new-look Avalanche second line DENVER - Mackenzie Blackwood has uncovered the key to Gavin Brindley's success. Brindley, who has ev...

NOVEMBER 14 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Classified as week-to-week Nichushkin (lower body) was labeled as week-to-week by the Avs on Thursday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Nichushkin is currently mired in a seven-game goal drought during which he registered just 10 shots -- though he did chip in five helpers over that stretch, including a pair with the man advantage. Without the 30-year-old winger in the lineup, Artturi Lehkonen figures to step into a first-line role alongside Nathan MacKinnon. Given Nichushkin's timeline, it wouldn't be a surprise to see him land on injured reserve in the coming days.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Makar Recalled by Avalanche, Set to Skate with Brother Cale Again Against Buffalo Sabres Taylor Makar is back for another game in the wake of Valeri Nichushkin's injury.

NOVEMBER 13 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Gabriel Landeskog scores 1st regular-season goal in 1,347 days, couldn't wait to share news with son

Gabriel Landeskog ended a regular-season goal-scoring drought, which was sure to delight his biggest fan — his young son

NOVEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Will miss some time Although there's no timetable for Nichushkin (lower body) yet, he will at least miss some action, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports Wednesday.

Impact Nichushkin suffered the injury during Tuesday's 4-1 win over Anaheim. He has five goals and 12 points in 17 outings this year. Given that Nichushkin isn't expected to play Thursday against Buffalo, Colorado will need to summon a player from the minors because the Avalanche are down to 11 healthy forwards and six healthy defensemen.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Set for further evaluation Nichushkin sustained a lower-body injury Tuesday versus the Ducks and will be evaluated further Wednesday, Bailey Curtis of DNVR Sports reports.

Impact Nichushkin picked up an assist in 12:57 of ice time prior to his exit. The 30-year-old winger can be considered day-to-day until more information is available. The Avalanche's next game is Thursday versus the Sabres. If Nichushkin misses time, the Avalanche will likely need to make a roster move, while Victor Olofsson, Gavin Brindley or Gabriel Landeskog could gain extra ice time.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Generates two assists in win Nichushkin earned two assists, including one on the power play, and added two PIM in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canucks.

Impact This was Nichushkin's first multi-point effort since his two-goal game versus the Hurricanes on Oct. 23. The 30-year-old winger is up to 11 points (three on the power play) with 40 shots on net, 16 hits and a plus-2 rating over 16 appearances. He remains in a second-line role, and while he's seeing ample power-play time, he hasn't been able to get as involved in that situation as Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar or Martin Necas.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Brindley scores in OT, MacKinnon has 2 goals and 3 assists as Avalanche beat Canucks 5-4

Gavin Brindley scored 1:08 into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-4

NOVEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Will Valeri Nichushkin Score a Goal vs. the New Jersey Devils on October 28? - Bleacher Nation On Tuesday at 9:00 PM ET, the Colorado Avalanche play the New Jersey Devils -- will Valeri Nichushkin score a goal? There are stats and insi...

OCTOBER 28 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Nets fifth goal Nichushkin scored a goal on three shots on goal and had a plus-1 rating during his 17:47 of ice time in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Devils.

Impact Nichushkin has been enjoying a good start to the season, especially from a goal-scoring persepective. The 30-year-old is up to five goals on the season after putting home another one during Sunday's game. Along with his two assists, the winger has seven points through the first 10 games of the year. Playing a top-six role among a loaded Avalanche forward group, the ingredients are certainly there for Nichushkin to continue scoring at a high level.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Hughes scores in OT and Devils extend win streak to 8 with 4-3 victory over Avalanche

Jack Hughes scored at 1:53 of overtime and Jake Allen made 21 saves and the New Jersey Devils slipped past the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 for their eighth straight win

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Scores pair of goals Nichushkin scored two goals on seven shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Nichushkin got the Avalanche on the board at 4:04 of the first period and tied the game a second time with a power-play tally at 14:09 of the third. This was his second multi-goal effort of the season. Nichushkin has four goals, one assist, 22 shots on net, eight hits and a plus-2 rating over eight appearances. He's off to an inconsistent start in a second-line role, but he's still in a good position to push for 20-plus goals and 50-plus points if he can stay healthy.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jarvis has short-hander, lone shootout score in Hurricanes' 5-4 victory over Avalanche

Seth Jarvis had a short-handed goal and led off the shootout with the only goal in the tiebreaker, helping the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-4 on Thursday night

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Guenther scores in OT to lift Mammoth over Avalanche, 4-3

Dylan Guenther scored 33 seconds into overtime to give the Utah Mammoth a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche

OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press