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 right wing Valeri Nichushkin, top, celebrates Artturi Lehkonen's goal with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Utah Hockey Club, Friday ...

Nichushkin couldn't extend his goal streak, but he's still earned a point in five straight contests (four goals, two assists). The winger set up the second of Artturi Lehkonen's three goals in the ...

DENVER — The Avalanche are going to be without Valeri Nichushkin for roughly 7-10 ... Nathan MacKinnon centered Artturi Lehkonen and Mikko Rantanen on the top line while Casey Mittelstadt ...

Artturi Lehkonen scored his first career hattrick ... He banged home the rebound of a Valeri Nichushkin shot for his 12th goal in 25 games, then added No. 13 into an empty net.

Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin, top, celebrates Artturi Lehkonen's goal with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Utah Hockey Club, Friday, Dec. 27, ...

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche will be without playmaking forward Valeri Nichushkin for an indefinite amount of time due to a lower-body injury. Coach Jared Bednar said after morning ...

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche will be without playmaking forward Valeri Nichushkin for an indefinite amount of time due to a lower-body injury. Coach Jared Bednar said after morning practice ...