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.

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The return of Valeri Nichushkin from a sixth-month suspension will be a dose of sunshine for an Avalanche team stuck under a cloud of bad luck. This hockey club has issues, from goaltending that ...

The Avalanche have struggled for secondary offense, so the return of Lehkonen and Nichushkin to the lineup couldn't come at a ...

Suspended Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin will make his return to play on Friday against the Capitals, head coach Jared Bednar confirmed on Sunday. Nichushkin is in Stage 3 of the NHL ...

During a media availability on Sunday, Bednar was asked about Nichushkin’s projected return date. Bednar didn't blink, immediately confirming the date for Valeri Nichushkin’s season debut.

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

The wait for the real version of the Colorado Avalanche might be coming to ... after offseason shoulder surgery. Not only did Valeri Nichushkin participate in a team practice for the first time ...

Prishchepov has played in three straight games for the Avalanche, racking up six hits ... (upper body), Miles Wood (upper body) or Valeri Nichushkin (suspension) returns.

That doesn’t make what the Colorado Avalanche did to one of the best ... get a couple of them back this week. They believe Valeri Nichushkin will play Nov. 15 against the Capitals, assuming ...

Lehkonen is shining on the top line, but it's unclear if he'll stay there once Jonathan Drouin (upper body) or Valeri Nichushkin (suspension) return to the lineup.