The Colorado Avalanche remain without key forward Valeri Nichushkin, and that absence is going to continue for longer than expected.

According to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette, Colorado Avalanche left wing Valeri Nichushkin (lower body ... playing on the top line alongside Nathan MacKinnon and Artturi Lehkonen.

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon tallied three points in ... MacKinnon's first tally of the evening was a secondary assist on Valeri Nichushkin's tenth goal of the season.

Following a 5-2 loss to the New York Islanders on Tuesday, the Avalanche return home with all kinds of issues that need to be ...

Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin (lower body ... as he skates alongside two of the league's top six scorers, Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen. Source: Sportsnet ...

Tuesday, 7 p.m., Rogers Arena TV: SN Pacific. Radio: Sportsnet 650 The buzz: Those rabid and raucous fans of the Canucks will ...

C olorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon contributed a goal and assist as the team came from 3-0 down to defeat Dallas 4-3 in overtime on Tuesday. He had his helper when Valeri Nichushkin ...

Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin (lower body ... six assists) in 21 outings. Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen might be reunited on the first line due to Nichushkin's absence.

Valeri Nichushkin skated before practice ... Related Articles Colorado Avalanche | Avalanche beats Flyers behind Samuel Girard, Nathan MacKinnon goals to win consecutive games for first time ...