Nichushkin (lower body) should be able to draw back into the lineup immediately after the 4 Nations Face-Off, which would put his projected return date as Feb. 22, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now ...

Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin had a setback in his rehab from a lower-body injury and is now considered week-to-week.

Forward Valeri Nichushkin suffered a setback in his return from a lower-body injury and doesn't figure to be back in the ...

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin had a setback in his rehab from a lower-body injury and is now considered ...

The Colorado Avalanche’s injury woes continue as head coach Jared Bednar revealed Wednesday that forward Valeri Nichushkin ...

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

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has struggled to stay in the lineup this season. The 29-year-old missed the first 17 games due to a six-month ban that began in May for failing a drug test ...

The Colorado Avalanche are a much better team when Valeri Nichushkin is in the lineup. Unfortunately for the Avs, keeping their star winger healthy and available has proved to be a challenge ...

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin will not play Thursday night against the Buffalo Sabres and is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Nichushkin missed the final 24-plus minutes two ...