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.
Pressure ramps up on struggling Avalanche after seventh loss in 10 games
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.
Takeaways: Avalanche secure a point, fall in OT in Detroit
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.
Takeaways: Johansen steps up as Avs defeat the NHL-leading Canucks
Ryan Johansen had two goals, snapping a 20-game goal-less drought, to help the Avalanche defeat Vancouver 3-1 at Ball Arena.
Avs outlast Coyotes in hard-fought, coach's challenge-filled battle
The Avs defeated the Coyotes 4-3 at Ball Arena in a game that saw two goals waived off after successful coach's challenges.
LISTEN: What To Make of the Avalanche’s 1-4-1 Road Trip
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.
Takeaways: Avalanche end losing skid, defeat Capitals 6-3 in Washington
Artturi Lehkonen had two goals and two assists to help the Avalanche end their 0-3-1 skid.
Assessing the Avs' disastrous road trip following a lopsided 4-0 loss in Florida
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.
Road woes continue as Avalanche's power play runs dry. Carolina defeats Colorado 5-2
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.
Avs' third-period comeback comes up short in 5-3 loss in New Jersey
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 was brilliant in second MSG return but Avalanche fall 2-1 in OT
Alexandar Georgiev made 27 saves in his second return to MSG since being traded to Colorado.
Strike 3: Nichushkin could learn life lessons from Darryl Strawberry
Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin could look to former MLB great Darryl Strawberry as he confronts his life struggles.
Avs smash struggling Kings, enter break riding three-game winning streak
The Avalanche have 18 goals in their last three games. Nathan MacKinnon and Logan O'Connor have combined for 12 of them.
Why Zach Parise brings depth at a low cost for cap-strapped Avalanche
Parise provides the Avs with much-needed depth and another top-six option while Nichushkin remains in the NHLPA Assistance Program
Avalanche rout Capitals thanks to MacKinnon's four goals, natural hat trick and five point night
MacKinnon scored four goals for the second time this season, becoming the first player to do so since Ovechkin in 2007-08.