Nichushkin hasn’t played since being placed into Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on May 14, which included ...

Artturi Lehkonen’s return has changed the dynamic of the Colorado Avalanche top line. Lehkonen returned to the Avalanche ...

The Colorado Avalanche (8-8-0) continue their homestand against the Pacific Division-leading Los Angeles Kings (9-5-3) in a ...

Wood won't be the only reinforcement for the Avs, as they are expected to also get back Jonathan Drouin (upper body) and Valeri Nichushkin (suspension) on Friday. Unless the team is going to roll with ...

The Los Angeles Kings sit atop the Pacific Division early in the season but have been consistently inconsistent for the past month.

Valeri Nichushkin, Colorado Avalanche (Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers) Thankfully, the reinforcements are coming. Valeri ...

Bednar didn't know if either would be an option Wednesday against the Kings. When players like Drouin and Valeri Nichushkin ...

The Dallas Stars and Mason Marchment tied franchise records Monday night en route to a 7-1 rout of the host Pittsburgh ...

Landeskog did not remain on the ice for the full team portion of the morning skate. The Avs captain had stopped skating and ...

Kaapo Kahkonens' tenure with the Colorado Avalanche could end up being a really short one. The Avalanche announced earlier ...

The Columbus Blue Jackets claim Dante Fabbro off waivers. CBJ Public Relations: The Columbus Blue Jackets claimed defenseman Dante Fabbro off waivers from the Nashville Predators.

Nichushkin’s comeback marks the end of a six-month suspension stemming from alleged substance abuse during last season’s playoffs, as reported first by Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli in May.