Jan 22, 2025 · 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 lineup anytime soon. ... I’ve been there, too,” forward Mikko Rantanen said of dealing with injuries and setbacks. “You feel like you’re getting back and feeling better, and then something happens.

1 day ago · Also, is Valeri Nichushkin any closer to returning? Having Wednesday off will help after the emotional roller coaster of the past four days. The team boarded a flight to Boston early on Friday with Mikko Rantanen only for him to be traded less than 12 hours later.

Jan 22, 2025 · The Colorado Avalanche remain without key forward Valeri Nichushkin, and that absence is going to continue for longer than expected. ... I've been there, too,” said forward Mikko Rantanen, per ...

Dec 6, 2024 · Mikko Rantanen has 15 goals and 20 assists for the Avalanche. Nichushkin has five goals and three assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Red Wings: 3-4-3, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.3 assists, 3.7 penalties and 7.9 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game.

Jan 7, 2025 · The Colorado Avalanche won’t have forward Valeri Nichushkin for at least the next three games. It was expected that Nichushkin would travel with the Avs on an upcoming three-game road trip to Chicago, Minnesota and Winnipeg, but after practice on Tuesday head coach Jared Bednar said that would no longer be the case.

Nov 4, 2024 · DENVER (AP) — The return of suspended Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin to practice Monday was sudden enough that teammate Mikko Rantanen did a little double-take when he spotted him on the ice.

Oct 8, 2024 · All signs indicate the Colorado Avalanche will enter the 2024-25 regular season without an extension ironed out with one of their star forwards, Mikko Rantanen.

Jul 8, 2024 · Mikko Rantanen shocked by Avs trade, would’ve taken big discount . Rumor had it that Mikko Rantanen wanted to become one of the highest-paid players in the NHL but he says he would've taken a discount to stay in Denver . 11 hours ago

Jan 10, 2024 · Nichushkin gave the Avs the lead with 13.8 seconds left in the first period. He drew a penalty 10 seconds before the goal, then scored on a one-timer from Mikko Rantanen in front of the Vegas...

Dec 13, 2023 · Rantanen, fresh off breaking a nine-game goalless streak and a public spat with a teammate’s father after a 6-5 comeback win Monday against Calgary, opened the scoring for the Avs.