@FerPucksSake Val Nichushkin is back in the lineup and it 👀 like he was skating with the third line in warmups. May shift around throug… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Dec 2, 2025
@FerPucksSake Val Nichushkin is back in the lineup and it 👀 like he was skating with the third line in warmups. May shift around throug…
@jessemontano_ Val Nichushkin is IN tonight for the Avs.All players who sat out at practice yesterday are alsp good to go — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Dec 2, 2025
@jessemontano_ Val Nichushkin is IN tonight for the Avs.All players who sat out at practice yesterday are alsp good to go
@runwriteAarif Nichushkin is a possibility for tomorrow, Bednar said.It depends on how he feels after partaking in full practice toda… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Dec 1, 2025
@runwriteAarif Nichushkin is a possibility for tomorrow, Bednar said.It depends on how he feels after partaking in full practice toda…
@jessemontano_ With back to back afternoon games this weekend, Jared Bednar confirmed to me that Nichushkin will NOT travel to Minnesot… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Nov 27, 2025
@jessemontano_ With back to back afternoon games this weekend, Jared Bednar confirmed to me that Nichushkin will NOT travel to Minnesot…
@jessemontano_ Val Nichushkin is a full participant in practice today. https://t.co/7EMdS38t0o — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Nov 27, 2025
@jessemontano_ Val Nichushkin is a full participant in practice today. https://t.co/7EMdS38t0o
@jessemontano_ Looks like Val is gonna stay on and skate with the team a bit here. Still in the red non-contact. — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Nov 25, 2025
@jessemontano_ Looks like Val is gonna stay on and skate with the team a bit here. Still in the red non-contact.
@baileyycurtis Val Nichushkin will be week-to-week, per Coach Bednar this morning. — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Nov 13, 2025
@baileyycurtis Val Nichushkin will be week-to-week, per Coach Bednar this morning.
@evanrawal Bednar said Nichushkin is still being evaluated but that he’s “gonna miss some time, just not sure how much yet.” — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Nov 12, 2025
@evanrawal Bednar said Nichushkin is still being evaluated but that he’s “gonna miss some time, just not sure how much yet.”
@jessemontano_ Lower body fur Val Nichushkin. Still being evaluated — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Nov 12, 2025
@jessemontano_ Lower body fur Val Nichushkin. Still being evaluated
@evanrawal Bednar says that Nichushkin has been in a good headspace for a while but the big thing for him is that he's healthy, which h… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Sep 17, 2025
@evanrawal Bednar says that Nichushkin has been in a good headspace for a while but the big thing for him is that he's healthy, which h…
@evanrawal In 42 minutes together in the postseason, the trio of Gabriel Landeskog-Brock Nelson-Valeri Nichushkin controlled 63% of the… — NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Jun 4, 2025
@evanrawal In 42 minutes together in the postseason, the trio of Gabriel Landeskog-Brock Nelson-Valeri Nichushkin controlled 63% of the…
@evanrawal Avs team spokesman says both Lehkonen and Nichushkin are not playing due to lower-body injuries. — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Apr 13, 2025
@evanrawal Avs team spokesman says both Lehkonen and Nichushkin are not playing due to lower-body injuries.
@evanrawal Valeri Nichushkin hat trick, 6-4. — NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Mar 8, 2025
@evanrawal Valeri Nichushkin hat trick, 6-4.
@brennan_vogt Val Nichushkin in his 1st game back: 17:46 TOI (02:03 PP 00:32 SH), 5 SOG, 2 Hits #Avs #GoAvsGo @MileHighHockey — NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Feb 27, 2025
@brennan_vogt Val Nichushkin in his 1st game back: 17:46 TOI (02:03 PP 00:32 SH), 5 SOG, 2 Hits #Avs #GoAvsGo @MileHighHockey
@brennan_vogt Bednar says on @AltitudeSR that the plan is to have Nichushkin tonight #Avs #GoAvsGo @MileHighHockey — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Feb 26, 2025
@brennan_vogt Bednar says on @AltitudeSR that the plan is to have Nichushkin tonight #Avs #GoAvsGo @MileHighHockey
@runwriteAarif Sounds like Valeri Nichushkin might be back tomorrow but Jared Bednar wasn't ready to announce it just yet.We'll get a… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Feb 25, 2025
@runwriteAarif Sounds like Valeri Nichushkin might be back tomorrow but Jared Bednar wasn't ready to announce it just yet.We'll get a…
@jessemontano_ No Nichushkin, no Manson on the Avs two-game trip. — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Feb 21, 2025
@jessemontano_ No Nichushkin, no Manson on the Avs two-game trip.
@brennan_vogt Nichushkin is participating is participating in "contact " drills. An excellent sign for returning possibly tomorrow. Her… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Feb 21, 2025
@brennan_vogt Nichushkin is participating is participating in "contact " drills. An excellent sign for returning possibly tomorrow. Her…
@runwriteAarif Bednar says Manson won't be ready to play this weekend.Nichushkin is TBD on these two practices before deciding if he… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Feb 19, 2025
@runwriteAarif Bednar says Manson won't be ready to play this weekend.Nichushkin is TBD on these two practices before deciding if he…
@evanrawal Bednar says it’s looking more and more like Valeri Nichushkin will be out until the 4 Nations break on @AltitudeSR — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Jan 29, 2025
@evanrawal Bednar says it’s looking more and more like Valeri Nichushkin will be out until the 4 Nations break on @AltitudeSR
@evanrawal Bednar said Nichushkin had a setback and he’s “not close” to returning. Back to week to week, per @AltitudeSR — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Jan 22, 2025
@evanrawal Bednar said Nichushkin had a setback and he’s “not close” to returning. Back to week to week, per @AltitudeSR
@brennan_vogt Innala was just a paper transaction. This likely means that Nichushkin will be unavailable today. #Avs #GoAvsGo @Mi… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Jan 20, 2025
@brennan_vogt Innala was just a paper transaction. This likely means that Nichushkin will be unavailable today. #Avs #GoAvsGo @Mi…
@CHNFlynn #GoAvsGo head coach Jared Bednar said Valeri Nichushkin is “close” to a return. He couldn’t say which game though. — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Jan 17, 2025
@CHNFlynn #GoAvsGo head coach Jared Bednar said Valeri Nichushkin is “close” to a return. He couldn’t say which game though.
@evanrawal Bednar doesn’t think we’ll see Nichushkin this week, but there’s a chance for next week. Girard day-to-day, chance he play… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Jan 15, 2025
@evanrawal Bednar doesn’t think we’ll see Nichushkin this week, but there’s a chance for next week. Girard day-to-day, chance he play…
@evanrawal Nichushkin’s injury has taken longer than expected and sounds like he’ll still be out a while longer. Bednar included him as… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Jan 13, 2025
@evanrawal Nichushkin’s injury has taken longer than expected and sounds like he’ll still be out a while longer. Bednar included him as…
@evanrawal Change of plans: Nichushkin will not join the team on the road trip. Drouin is maintenance day again, but interesting quot… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Jan 7, 2025
@evanrawal Change of plans: Nichushkin will not join the team on the road trip. Drouin is maintenance day again, but interesting quot…
@brennan_vogt #Avs injury updates coming into the FLA game. #GoAvsGo @MileHighHockey https://t.co/MTgPWI3KdL — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Jan 6, 2025
@brennan_vogt #Avs injury updates coming into the FLA game. #GoAvsGo @MileHighHockey https://t.co/MTgPWI3KdL
@cmasisak22 #Avs coach Jared Bednar this morning:- Day-to-day for Nichushkin, could be 7-10 days- Nothing new on Landeskog, Gabe is… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Jan 2, 2025
@cmasisak22 #Avs coach Jared Bednar this morning:- Day-to-day for Nichushkin, could be 7-10 days- Nothing new on Landeskog, Gabe is…
@jessemontano_ Bednar says Val Nichushkin is dealing with a lower body injury, and right now he’s considered day to day. Then said th… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Jan 2, 2025
@jessemontano_ Bednar says Val Nichushkin is dealing with a lower body injury, and right now he’s considered day to day. Then said th…
@ConorMcGahey Bednar describes Nichushkin’s injury as “more of a minor deal”. Won’t play tonight and will take it day by day.#GoAvsGo — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Jan 2, 2025
@ConorMcGahey Bednar describes Nichushkin’s injury as “more of a minor deal”. Won’t play tonight and will take it day by day.#GoAvsGo
@CHNFlynn Per #GoAvsGo Val Nichushkin suffered a lower-body injury and will not return. — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Dec 31, 2024
@CHNFlynn Per #GoAvsGo Val Nichushkin suffered a lower-body injury and will not return.
@ConorMcGahey Colton is in tonight vs Detroit. Will play with Mittelstadt and Nichushkin,#COLvsDET #GoAvsGo — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Dec 7, 2024
@ConorMcGahey Colton is in tonight vs Detroit. Will play with Mittelstadt and Nichushkin,#COLvsDET #GoAvsGo
@jessemontano_ Nichushkin, Drouin, and Wood (with a haircut) all skating in regular jerseys at morning skate. All three are expected… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Nov 15, 2024
@jessemontano_ Nichushkin, Drouin, and Wood (with a haircut) all skating in regular jerseys at morning skate. All three are expected…
@cmasisak22 The #Avs are expected to add Valeri Nichushkin to the active roster today. His six-month suspension will be over. He'll be… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Nov 15, 2024
@cmasisak22 The #Avs are expected to add Valeri Nichushkin to the active roster today. His six-month suspension will be over. He'll be…
@jessemontano_ Avs are expecting Nichushkin, Drouin, and Wood to return on Friday, and they’ll head into that game at 9-8-0. Still mi… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Nov 14, 2024
@jessemontano_ Avs are expecting Nichushkin, Drouin, and Wood to return on Friday, and they’ll head into that game at 9-8-0. Still mi…
@jessemontano_ The cavalry was on the ahead of morning skate for the Avs. Landeskog, Nichushkin, Wood, and Drouin were all skating. Loo… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Nov 11, 2024
@jessemontano_ The cavalry was on the ahead of morning skate for the Avs. Landeskog, Nichushkin, Wood, and Drouin were all skating. Loo…
@CHNFlynn #GoAvsGo coach Jared Bednar said Valeri Nichushkin is expected to play on Friday vs the Washington Capitals — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Nov 10, 2024
@CHNFlynn #GoAvsGo coach Jared Bednar said Valeri Nichushkin is expected to play on Friday vs the Washington Capitals
@cmasisak22 #Avs coach Jared Bednar says:- Artturi Lehkonen will play tomorrow night. - Valeri Nichushkin will play Nov. 15 (assumi… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Nov 4, 2024
@cmasisak22 #Avs coach Jared Bednar says:- Artturi Lehkonen will play tomorrow night. - Valeri Nichushkin will play Nov. 15 (assumi…
@runwriteAarif Bednar says there's a strong possibility that Nichushkin will be cleared to practice with the team in early November. If… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Oct 31, 2024
@runwriteAarif Bednar says there's a strong possibility that Nichushkin will be cleared to practice with the team in early November. If…
@jessemontano_ Bednar speaking right now on altitude radio. Tonight the Avs will play without:LandeskogNichushkinLehkonenDrouinCo… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Oct 30, 2024
@jessemontano_ Bednar speaking right now on altitude radio. Tonight the Avs will play without:LandeskogNichushkinLehkonenDrouinCo…
@runwriteAarif Yesterday was the 82nd game the #Avs have played without Valeri Nichushkin since the start of the 2021-22 season.They… — NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Oct 19, 2024
@runwriteAarif Yesterday was the 82nd game the #Avs have played without Valeri Nichushkin since the start of the 2021-22 season.They…
@rboulding Bednar doesn't expect to see Val Nichushkin, who is now back in town, until after this road trip. Val is allowed to use team… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Oct 19, 2024
@rboulding Bednar doesn't expect to see Val Nichushkin, who is now back in town, until after this road trip. Val is allowed to use team…
@Avalanche UPDATE: Kaapo Kahkonen has arrived in Denver and will practice with the team today.Valeri Nichushkin has also arrived in D… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Oct 19, 2024
@Avalanche UPDATE: Kaapo Kahkonen has arrived in Denver and will practice with the team today.Valeri Nichushkin has also arrived in D…
@megangley MacFarland said that Nichushkin is doing well. All reports from the League/doctors have been positive.They’re still workin… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Oct 8, 2024
@megangley MacFarland said that Nichushkin is doing well. All reports from the League/doctors have been positive.They’re still workin…
@runwriteAarif Bednar says they'll get info from the league at some point about Valeri Nichushkin on if he can come in early and start… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Sep 18, 2024
@runwriteAarif Bednar says they'll get info from the league at some point about Valeri Nichushkin on if he can come in early and start…
@cmasisak22 Other GM Chris MacFarland stuff:- #Avs are aware of Val Nichushkin's plan to play in a charity game. Said he's completing… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Jul 1, 2024
@cmasisak22 Other GM Chris MacFarland stuff:- #Avs are aware of Val Nichushkin's plan to play in a charity game. Said he's completing…
@brennan_vogt @TheRinkColorado This will make Nichushkin eligible to return to the #Avs as early as November 13, 2024 #GoAvsGo — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) May 13, 2024
@brennan_vogt @TheRinkColorado This will make Nichushkin eligible to return to the #Avs as early as November 13, 2024 #GoAvsGo
@megangley Valeri Nichushkin has been placed in Stage 3 of the Player Assistance Program of the NHLPA and NHL. Under the terms of the… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) May 13, 2024
@megangley Valeri Nichushkin has been placed in Stage 3 of the Player Assistance Program of the NHLPA and NHL. Under the terms of the…
@runwriteAarif Nichushkin has as many goals (9) as he did in the 2022 Stanley Cup run. — NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) May 10, 2024
@runwriteAarif Nichushkin has as many goals (9) as he did in the 2022 Stanley Cup run.
@BruceLeVinePuck Val Nichushkin has 8 goals in 6 playoff games.He leads the NHL in that category. — NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) May 7, 2024
@BruceLeVinePuck Val Nichushkin has 8 goals in 6 playoff games.He leads the NHL in that category.
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