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Kiviranta records hat trick, MacKinnon notches 2 assists as Avalanche beat Kraken 5-2

DENVER — Joel Kiviranta scored three goals, including twice into an empty net, Nathan MacKinnon notched his third straight two-assist game and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2 on Sunday night. In addition to MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen and Makar had two assists as the Avalanche swept the three-game season series with the Kraken. Takeaways Kraken: Kakko scored his …

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Makar, Avalanche continue special teams success in 4-2 win over Ducks

Associated Press

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Cale Makar had a power-play goal and an assist, Parker Kelly scored short-handed and the Colorado Avalanche capitalized on special teams to get a 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night. Nathan MacKinnon had an empty-net goal and two assists, Valeri Nichushkin also scored and the Avalanche picked up where they left off after scoring …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

Ducks struggle on special teams in loss to Colorado Avalanche

LA Times

Ducks forward Leo Carlsson scores past Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood during the second period of the Ducks’ 4-2 loss Friday at Honda Center. Cale Makar had a power-play goal and an assist, Parker Kelly scored short-handed and the Colorado Avalanche capitalized on special teams to get a 4-2 win over the Ducks on Friday night. Ducks Troy Terry’s last-minute …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Avalanche visit the Red Wings after Nichushkin’s 2-goal game

Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche vs. Detroit Red Wings Detroit; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the Detroit Red Wings after Valeri Nichushkin scored two goals in the Avalanche’s 5-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. TOP PERFORMERS: Lucas Raymond has nine goals and 18 assists for the Red Wings. LAST 10 GAMES: Red Wings: 3-4-3, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.3 …

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Nichushkin scores only goal in shootout, Avs beat Golden Knights, 2-1

Associated Press

DENVER — Valeri Nichushkin scored the only goal in a five-round shootout and also scored Colorado’s only goal in regulation as the Avalanche beat the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 on Wednesday night. Pavel Dorofeyev gave Vegas a 1-0 lead at 13:09 of the second period but Nichushkin tied it 33 seconds later with an unassisted goal. Key moment With the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Avalanche Forward Nichushkin Back on Ice, But Team Remains Thin at Forward

Associated Press

Suspended Valeri Nichushkin has been cleared to practice with the Colorado Avalanche. However, he remains in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program and is ineligible to play in games. His return would bolster a team that’s already thin at forward this season. The Avalanche could soon have back Artturi Lehkonen, who was activated from injured reserve Monday.

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Avalanche's MacKinnon, Makar and Rantanen Stepping Up Without Landeskog

Associated Press

The Colorado Avalanche are set to be without key players for an undetermined amount of time due to injuries and suspension. Despite this, the team will rely on veterans like Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Mikko Rantanen to keep them afloat until their cast returns. The team also welcomes back Jonathan Drouin and Logan O'Connor, who will provide much-needed scoring …

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3 months ago

Avalanche set to begin camp with no timeline for return of injured Landeskog or suspended Nichushkin

Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Colorado Avalanche head into training camp with some holes to fill — and some feelings to mend down the road. He’s got some growing to do.” Bednar said the team is waiting to hear back from the league about specifics on when Nichushkin can work out with the team. “I’m sure Val is going to have …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog looking to return next season after missing 2 years with knee injury

Associated Press

CENTENNIAL, Colo. — The first sign this wasn’t a Gabriel Landeskog retirement announcement: The Colorado captain showed up wearing an Avalanche hat, shirt and shorts as if he’d just gone through a workout. “You want to be there to support them and just kind of go through all those things with them, whether it’s the ups or downs.” To return …

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7 months ago

Avalanche face hard decisions with Landeskog, Nichushkin in offseason after 2nd round loss to Dallas

Associated Press

DENVER — The biggest factor in the direction of the Colorado Avalanche’s offseason plans may just hinge on trust. You’re hoping for answers and clarity so then you can build your team around that.” Landeskog hasn’t played since helping the Avalanche to the 2022 Stanley Cup title. Nichushkin, the team’s top goal scorer during the playoff run, may be hard …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Participation in the NHL’s player assistance program is up this season. That may not be a bad thing

Associated Press

It was untreated anxiety and depression that Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard blamed for his alcohol abuse, a problem that reached the point where he needed to step away from hockey. “I think what has happened is the players have developed a real comfort level that the counselors, the people that run the program, can be trusted because there’s a …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Colorado Avalanche try to forge ahead after losing Valeri Nichushkin to six-month suspension

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Obviously, tough for him, his family,” Colorado star Nathan …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Wyatt Johnston scores twice as Stars push Avs to brink of elimination with 5-1 win in Game 4

Associated Press

DENVER — Wyatt Johnston scored twice on the eve of his 21st birthday as the Dallas Stars pushed Colorado to the brink of elimination Monday night with a 5-1 win in Game 4 that came hours after Avalanche standout Valeri Nichushkin was suspended for at least six months. AP AUDIO: Wyatt Johnston scores twice as Stars push Avs to brink …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Drouin returns from injury for Game 4, tries to fill void for Avs on heels of Nichushkin suspension

Associated Press

DENVER — Colorado Avalanche forward Jonathan Drouin returned to the lineup Monday night against Dallas, trying to fill a scoring void on the heels of Valeri Nichushkin’s suspension. “We’re missing a hell of a player,” Drouin said of Nichushkin. “It’s a big addition, obviously.” Drouin joined the power-play unit in practice Monday morning. “I know in the playoffs he’s a …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Colorado Avalanche try to forge ahead after losing Valeri Nichushkin to six-month suspension

Associated Press

DENVER — The nameplate above the locker for Valeri Nichushkin has already been removed at the Colorado Avalanche’s practice facility. AP AUDIO: Avalanche Valeri Nichushkin suspended for at least 6 months an hour before team’s playoff game loss The co-leader in Stanley Cup Playoff goals has been suspended for at least half a year. “Obviously, tough for him, his family,” …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Rangers aim for sweep of Hurricanes in 2nd round of NHL playoffs

Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. — The New York Rangers have carried the form that made them the NHL’s best regular-season team straight into the postseason. The Rangers visit the Carolina Hurricanes in Saturday night’s Game 4, with the Presidents’ Trophy winner on the verge of sweeping past the team that finished third in the NHL standings. “We know what we’re getting into, …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Miro Heiskanen scores 2 power-play goals and Stars beat Avs 5-3 in Game 2 to even series

Associated Press

DALLAS — The Dallas Stars built another multi-goal lead against high-scoring Colorado. Heiskanen scored two power-play goals, Roope Hintz had a goal and three assists and the Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 in Game 2 on Thursday night to even the second-round Western Conference series. The Avs had also trailed 3-0 in the first period of Game 1 two …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Wood scores 11:03 in OT as Avalanche finish off 3-goal comeback to beat Stars 4-3 to open 2nd round

Associated Press

DALLAS — Miles Wood screamed for the puck, and delivered the game-winner in overtime for the Colorado Avalanche once he got it. Wood scored on a hard-charging backhander 11:03 into OT after getting the puck from Andrew Cogliano, and the Avalanche, after trailing by three goals in the first period, beat the top-seeded Dallas Stars 4-3 on Tuesday night in …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

The value of Valeri Nichushkin on display for Avs since his return from player assistance program

Associated Press

DENVER — Valeri Nichushkin is lifting the Colorado Avalanche after taking the time to help himself. “An absolute beast.” This version in particular, the one that’s “doing really well,” from a mental health standpoint, coach Jared Bednar said. “It’s good to see someone that obviously had some struggles and was able to get through it and come out on the …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Nichushkin records 1st career hat trick, Avalanche beat Jets 5-1 in Game 4 to take 3-1 series lead

Associated Press

DENVER — In his postgame on-ice interview, Valeri Nichushkin described his day in as many words as he had goals: “I feel amazing.” Nichushkin recorded his first career hat trick, Alexandar Georgiev turned in another strong showing and the Avalanche beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 in Game 4 on Sunday to move a win away from advancing. “It’s hard to …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Nichushkin scores in OT and Colorado erases a 3-goal deficit for a 4-3 win over Vancouver

Associated Press

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Valeri Nichushkin scored 30 seconds into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche erased a three-goal deficit for a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night. The Avalanche started overtime up a man after Vancouver’s Carson Soucy put a puck over the glass with 8.7 seconds left in the third. An extended five-on-three opportunity gave Colorado …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Mikko Rantanen extends point streak to 10 games with four more as Avs beat Flames 6-2

Associated Press

CALGARY, Alberta — Mikko Rantanen had two goals and two assists, extending his point streak to a career-best 10 games and leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 6-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night. Valeri Nichushkin had a goal and two assists while Nathan MacKinnon and Josh Manson scored along with Casey Mittelstadt, who got his first Colorado …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Nichushkin cleared to practice with Avalanche after getting care from the player assistance program

Associated Press

DENVER — Valeri Nichushkin resumed practicing with the Colorado Avalanche on Monday after receiving care from the player assistance program. Colorado coach Jared Bednar said after Monday’s practice that Nichushkin’s return to game action remains “to be determined.” He won’t accompany the team on an upcoming two-game trip. “It’s awesome to see him around,” said defenseman Cale Makar, whose team …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Nichushkin enters the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, will be away from Avs indefinitely

Associated Press

DENVER — Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program and will be away from the team for an indefinite amount of time. The 28-year-old Nichushkin becomes the second Avalanche player to enter the Player Assistance Program this season. The report, obtained at the time from the Seattle Police Department by The Associated Press, said the …

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Kiviranta records hat trick, MacKinnon notches 2 assists as Avalanche beat Kraken 5-2

Makar, Avalanche continue special teams success in 4-2 win over Ducks

Ducks struggle on special teams in loss to Colorado Avalanche

Avalanche visit the Red Wings after Nichushkin’s 2-goal game

Nichushkin scores only goal in shootout, Avs beat Golden Knights, 2-1

Avalanche Forward Nichushkin Back on Ice, But Team Remains Thin at Forward

Avalanche's MacKinnon, Makar and Rantanen Stepping Up Without Landeskog

Avalanche set to begin camp with no timeline for return of injured Landeskog or suspended Nichushkin

Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog looking to return next season after missing 2 years with knee injury

Avalanche face hard decisions with Landeskog, Nichushkin in offseason after 2nd round loss to Dallas

Participation in the NHL’s player assistance program is up this season. That may not be a bad thing

Colorado Avalanche try to forge ahead after losing Valeri Nichushkin to six-month suspension

Wyatt Johnston scores twice as Stars push Avs to brink of elimination with 5-1 win in Game 4

Drouin returns from injury for Game 4, tries to fill void for Avs on heels of Nichushkin suspension

Colorado Avalanche try to forge ahead after losing Valeri Nichushkin to six-month suspension

Rangers aim for sweep of Hurricanes in 2nd round of NHL playoffs

Miro Heiskanen scores 2 power-play goals and Stars beat Avs 5-3 in Game 2 to even series

Wood scores 11:03 in OT as Avalanche finish off 3-goal comeback to beat Stars 4-3 to open 2nd round

The value of Valeri Nichushkin on display for Avs since his return from player assistance program

Nichushkin records 1st career hat trick, Avalanche beat Jets 5-1 in Game 4 to take 3-1 series lead

Nichushkin scores in OT and Colorado erases a 3-goal deficit for a 4-3 win over Vancouver

Mikko Rantanen extends point streak to 10 games with four more as Avs beat Flames 6-2

Nichushkin cleared to practice with Avalanche after getting care from the player assistance program

Nichushkin enters the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, will be away from Avs indefinitely