Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin listed as day-to-day with lower-body injury
Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) and Utah Hockey Club center Kevin Stenlund (82) go after the puck, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Egan)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Rick Egan]
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche will be without forward Valeri Nichushkin for an indefinite amount of time due to a lower-body injury. Coach Jared Bednar said after morning practice that he would classify Nichushkin as day-to-day. Bednar doesn’t think it’s serious but it could keep Nichushkin out for seven to 10 days. Nichushkin is tied for fourth on the Avalanche with 11 goals despite being limited to 21 games. The 29-year-old Nichushkin sat out the opening 17 games of the season while in stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. He made his season debut on Nov. 15 against Washington. Colorado plays Buffalo on Thursday night.
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