Nichushkin could return for Avalanche

Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin, out since Dec. 31, set to return
Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin, who hasn't played since Dec. 31 due to a lower-body injury, will return against the Devils on Wednesday.
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Valeri Nichushkin is going to return Wednesday night against the New Jersey Devils. He’s been out since Dec. 31 with a lower-body injury. He’s expected to start on the second line and the second power-play unit.
NHL Buzz: Nichushkin could return for Avalanche
Valeri Nichushkin could return against the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday (9:30 p.m. ET; MSGSN, KTVD, ALT, TVAS) after missing 21 games with a lower-body injury. The forward was a full participant in practice Tuesday, skating on a line with Jonathan Drouin and Casey Mittelstadt.
Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Nearing return to action
Head coach Jared Bednar wouldn't confirm Nichushkin's return to the lineup but it appears the winger is trending in the right direction. For now, Nichushkin remains on injured reserve and will need to be activated before he can hit the ice. Once given the all-clear, Nichushkin should be in the mix for a spot in the Avs' top six.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Ready to return
Nichushkin (lower body) will be activated off injured reserve and play Wednesday versus New Jersey, per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.
Preview: Val Nichushkin returns tonight against New Jersey
Tonight, the Colorado Avalanche welcome the New Jersey Devils and the return of a crucial member of their top six at home in Denver, CO. Will Val Nichushkin's return reignite the Avalanche, a squad that appears deadset on remaining dormant after the 4 Nations break?
Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin to make return Wednesday after 21-game absence
The Colorado Avalanche are set to welcome back forward Valeri Nichushkin from a 21-game absence on Wednesday night as they take on the New Jersey Devils.
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