With Nichushkin on the shelf, Mikko Rantanen will likely move up to the first line, though Jonathan Drouin could be an option as well.

The Avalanche host the Winnipeg Jets looking to salvage a winning record during an underwhelming homestand. Will Valeri ...

If he can't play Thursday versus the Sabres, the Avalanche will likely need to call up another forward. Mikko Rantanen would probably return to the top line to cover Nichushkin's potential absence.

The Oilers come into a much-anticipated matchup on a hot streak. Connor McDavid. Nathan MacKinnon. Leon Draisaitl. Mikko ...

Mikko Rantanen belongs to the elite of the National ... Devon Toews has an annual salary of $7.25 million until 2031, Valeri Nichushkin has a contract that pays him $6.145 million until the ...

Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin was the team's lone goal ... consolation goal with 46 seconds left in regulation. Mikko Rantanen and Cale Makar picked up the assists.

DENVER — The Avalanche are going to be without Valeri Nichushkin for roughly 7-10 ... Nathan MacKinnon centered Artturi Lehkonen and Mikko Rantanen on the top line while Casey Mittelstadt ...

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin will not play Thursday night against the Buffalo Sabres and is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Nichushkin missed the final 24-plus minutes two ...

Detroit Red Wings (10-12-4, in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the Detroit Red Wings after Valeri Nichushkin scored two goals in the ...