Valeri Nichushkin Stats
- Height / Weight
- 76 / 210 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 3/4/1995 (29)
Career Stats
Valeri Nichushkin Last 10 Games
Valeri Nichushkin News
Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin is nursing a lower-body injury, making him questionable to face the Rangers on Thursday. The Russian forward might be forced to come out of the lineup after playing in eight consecutive games following a return from personal leave of absence. Nichushkin has been on fire when in the lineup, posting 26 goals and 50 points across 48 games this season. Zach Parise might move into the top six to replace Nichushkin on Thursday, which would give the veteran added fantasy value.
Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin (personal) will rejoin the lineup on Friday versus Minnesota. He's back in action following a 22-game absence. Nichushkin last played on Jan. 10, entering the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program soon after. The Russian winger was having an outstanding season before dropping out of the lineup, recording 42 points (22 goals, 20 assists) in 40 games. He rejoins the action on a new-look second line, which will also feature Jonathan Drouin and newcomer Casey Mittelstadt, who was acquired from Buffalo earlier in the week. Nichushkin is also projected to skate with the second power-play unit -- 13 of his goals this season have come with the man advantage.
Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin (personal) could return Wednesday after missing the last 19 games. Nichushkin joined the NHL player assistance program on January 10, and just started practicing with the team again last Monday. If he plays Wednesday, he will likely join the top six and first powerplay unit. The 29-year-old has 42 points (22 goals, 20 assists) in 40 games this year, and was on fire just before his extended absence. He should immediately be inserted back into fantasy lineups when he returns.
Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has been cleared to return from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. He is now free to practice with the club moving forward but has not been clear yet for game action. The 28-year-old last appeared on Jan. 10 when he scored a pair of goals in a shutout win over the Vegas Golden Knights. Prior to departing the club, the Russian was enjoying a big season, tallying 22 goals and 42 points in 40 games. His previous career high in points was 52 set with the Avs in 2021-22 while he also posted a career-high 25 goals that season, as well. Add in his 128 shots, 55 hits, 18 penalty minutes, and plus-nine rating and Nichushkin has certainly been a valuable fantasy asset this season.
Colorado Avalanche Top Scorers
Name | G | A | PTS |
Nathan MacKinnon | 51 | 89 | 140 |
Mikko Rantanen | 42 | 62 | 104 |
Valeri Nichushkin | 28 | 25 | 53 |
Cale Makar | 21 | 69 | 90 |
Jonathan Drouin | 19 | 37 | 56 |
Casey Mittelstadt | 18 | 39 | 57 |
Ross Colton | 17 | 23 | 40 |
Artturi Lehkonen | 16 | 18 | 34 |
Logan O'Connor | 13 | 12 | 25 |
Yakov Trenin | 12 | 5 | 17 |