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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Timeline to return uncertain
Valeri Nichushkin (suspension) does not have a clear timeline to return to the Colorado Avalanche, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.Nichushkin is listed on the Avalanche's training camp roster, but he is not eligible to participate or play in regular-season games until mid-November. Head coach Jared Bednar said the team will have multiple meetings to address the situation ahead of the winger's reintegration with the club. Nichushkin remains in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Back in assistance program
Valeri Nichushkin was placed in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on Monday and will be suspended for six months.Nichushkin was in the program during the regular season, missing 22 games as a result. Now, he's in Stage 3 of the program and will need to apply for reinstatement after a six-month suspension. He scored 28 goals and 53 points through 54 games this season. Nichushkin also racked up nine goals and 10 points through eight playoff games. With him out, Zach Parise could see a bump in playing time.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Keeps scoring Thursday
Valeri Nichushkin scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Stars in Game 2.Nichushkin's tally brought the Colorado Avalanche within a goal late in the third period, but they couldn't pull off another stunning comeback. The winger has at least one goal in all seven playoff contests so far, scoring nine times with one assist, 24 shots on net, 18 hits and a plus-3 rating over that stretch. Nichushkin was shuffled to the second line during Thursday's game, but that's unlikely to hamper his production even if it ends up being a permanent move.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Extends goal streak
Valeri Nichushkin logged a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 Game 1 overtime win over the Stars.Nichushkin got the Avs on the board 5:31 into the second period on the power play, sliding a loose puck past Jake Oettinger before adding a second point on the man advantage with an assist on Cale Makar's tally later in the frame. Nichushkin's been on fire to start the playoffs, scoring in six straight games while totaling eight goals and nine points overall. The 29-year-old winger tallied 28 goals and 53 points, both career highs, in 53 regular-season contests.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Tallies in Tuesday's win
Valeri Nichushkin scored a goal, added three hits and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Jets in Game 5.Nichushkin was locked in during the first round, scoring seven times on 17 shots over five contests. He's picked up nine goals across six appearances dating back to the regular-season finale. Nichushkin should remain in a position to put up goals if he sticks on the top line heading into the second round.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Scores hat trick
Valeri Nichushkin scored three goals on five shots in Sunday's 5-1 Game 4 win over the Jets.Nichushkin deposited two power-play goals in the second period to give the Colorado Avalanche a 4-1 lead going into the third period. He added an empty-net goal late in the third frame for the hat trick, and Sunday's trio of tallies brings Nichushkin up to six goals in the playoffs. The 29-year-old winger added two hits, three blocked shots, five shots on net and a plus-2 rating in 22:28 of ice time. Including the regular season, Nichushkin is on a six-game point streak, scoring eight goals and one assist over that span.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Finds twine on power play
Valeri Nichushkin scored a power-play goal on three shots in Friday's 6-2 win over the Jets in Game 3.Nichushkin has scored a goal in each of the Colorado Avalanche's first three playoff contests this year, and he's added 11 shots on net, seven hits and a minus-1 rating. Dating back to the regular season, the winger has five goals and an assist during a five-game point streak. He was on the top line Friday and should remain productive in that role if he stays there, though Zach Parise has also gotten looks in that spot.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Deposits empty-netter
Valeri Nichushkin scored an empty-net goal on five shots, added two hits and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Jets in Game 2.Nichushkin had to work for the empty-netter, earning his fifth point over his last four outings. The 29-year-old winger started the contest on the second line but saw some shifts on the first unit as well when Zach Parise got shuffled down the lineup. Nichushkin can provide solid offense as long as he's in the top six, and he's also a good source of hits with five over the first two contests of the postseason.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Scores early in loss
Valeri Nichushkin scored a goal on three shots, added two PIM and doled out three hits in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Jets in Game 1.Nichushkin has scored three times over the last two games. His goal set the Colorado Avalanche off on the right foot Sunday, but they couldn't keep pace with an opportunistic attack from the Jets. Nichushkin racked up a career-high 28 goals with 25 helpers, 158 shots on net and 74 hits over 54 regular-season appearances and should be a top-six fixture during the postseason.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Two goals to wrap up campaign
Valeri Nichushkin scored a pair of goals in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Oilers.Nichushkin opened the scoring 1:19 into the first period, one-timing an Artturi Lehkonen feed in the slot. Nichushkin added a second tally on a power play later in the frame. The 29-year-old Nichushkin had just one assist in his previous five contests since returning from a four-game absence with a lower-body injury. He'll finish the regular season with 28 goals and 53 points, both new career highs, across 54 games. Nichushkin will likely open the playoffs on the second line with Lehkonen and Casey Mittelstadt, though he could see time on the top unit if Jonathan Drouin (undisclosed) is forced to miss any time.
Valeri Nichushkin
#13 RW / Colorado Avalanche / EXP: 9YRS Height: 6-4 Weight: 210 lb Age: 29 College: NoneFantasy Points by Week
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