Alas, reality set in soon after that. The Dallas Stars took full advantage of an Avalanche team missing both Valeri Nichushkin and Devon Toews, and cruised to a dominant 5-1 victory in Game 4 to ...

Devon Toews scored twice ... “That’s us right now.” Footnote: Valeri Nichushkin was on the ice Monday before the Avs’ morning skate at Ball Arena. Nichushkin has missed the past two ...

DENVER (AP) — Devon Toews scored 48 seconds into overtime ... Avalanche: The top line was juggled around with Valeri Nichushkin sidelined by a lower-body injury. Rantanen took Nichushkin's ...

C olorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin (lower body) has suffered a setback in his recovery from injury and is considered week-to-week. Nichushkin, who has been out since Dec. 31, returned to ...

Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin (lower body) will not suit up for Thursday's matchup against Buffalo. He sustained a lower-body injury on Tuesday versus Winnipeg. Per Avalanche play-by ...