Joel Kiviranta has one goal in his last 21 ... a picture that is troublesome for the Avalanche. Part of that is Valeri Nichushkin being absent from the lineup. Part of it has to do with Jonathan ...

Given how much Bednar has liked a new-look third line, with Parker Kelly and Joel Kiviranta joining ... Gives us a couple of extra killers with (Valeri Nichushkin) out of the lineup.

Drury's presence and the return of Wood allowed Bednar to reunite the Joel Kiviranta ... offensively in the top six with the absence of Valeri Nichushkin. That's where Juuso Parssinen comes ...

Regular-season hockey for the Colorado Avalanche resumes on Saturday, and the lineup may look different than before the 4 ...

Also, is Valeri Nichushkin any closer to returning ... I don’t believe Parker Kelly, Joel Kiviranta, and Wood should automatically be given full-time spots. When Nichushkin gets back, Juuso ...

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin had a setback in his rehab from a lower-body injury and is now considered week-to-week. Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said Wednesday that Nichushkin "is ...

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 lineup anytime soon. Colorado coach Jared Bednar ...

Valeri Nichushkin has been a game-changer for the Colorado Avalanche when he's been healthy enough to play. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound winger racked up 17 points (11 goals, six assists) in those 21 ...

Dec 31, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) before the game against Winnipeg Jets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Ron Chenoy/Ron ...