Nichushkin cleared to practice. Is his return enough for the Avs?
Valeri Nichushkin returned to practice on Monday for the first time since entering the NHLPA Player Assistance program on Jan. 15.
Valeri Nichushkin returned to practice on Monday for the first time since entering the NHLPA Player Assistance program on Jan. 15.
The Avs fell to 3-5-2 since the All-Star break after letting another strong effort slip away in a 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.
The Avalanche blew a third-period lead in Detroit, falling 2-1 in OT to the Red Wings and 13-13-5 overall away from home.
Ryan Johansen had two goals, snapping a 20-game goal-less drought, to help the Avalanche defeat Vancouver 3-1 at Ball Arena.
The Avs defeated the Coyotes 4-3 at Ball Arena in a game that saw two goals waived off after successful coach's challenges.
The Avalanche ended their brutal road trip with a 6-3 loss in Tampa Bay despite leading by a goal early in the third period.
Artturi Lehkonen had two goals and two assists to help the Avalanche end their 0-3-1 skid.
The Avalanche fell to 0-3-1 on the road trip following another loss in Florida. They've won just six of their last 22 road games.
The Avs fell to 0-2-1 since the All-Star break and have failed to score on 12 power-play opportunities in three games.
Colorado erased a two-goal deficit in the third period before giving up the game-winning goal with 2:17 remaining in regulation.
Alexandar Georgiev made 27 saves in his second return to MSG since being traded to Colorado.
Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin could look to former MLB great Darryl Strawberry as he confronts his life struggles.
The Avalanche have 18 goals in their last three games. Nathan MacKinnon and Logan O'Connor have combined for 12 of them.
Parise provides the Avs with much-needed depth and another top-six option while Nichushkin remains in the NHLPA Assistance Program
MacKinnon scored four goals for the second time this season, becoming the first player to do so since Ovechkin in 2007-08.