Valeri Nichushkin – ReportWire

Slow start dooms shorthanded Avalanche in loss to Lightning

[ad_1] For 54 minutes Wednesday night, the severely shorthanded Colorado Avalanche played about as well as expected, considering the circumstances. That, however, came after the first...

Denver, Colorado Local News4 months ago

Avalanche leading goal scorer Ross Colton is “going to miss some time”

[ad_1] The Avalanche has desperately needed Ross Colton’s goal-scoring surge to start the 2024-25 season with so many top forwards missing from the lineup. Now the...

Denver, Colorado Local News4 months ago

Another huge night for Casey Mittelstadt leads to fifth straight Avalanche win

[ad_1] That trade for Casey Mittelstadt looks pretty good so far. Mittelstadt had three assists, including setting up the go-ahead goal with 6:31 left, and the...

Denver, Colorado Local News4 months ago

Ross Colton’s scoring surge critical for short-handed Avalanche: “When he’s getting the opportunities, he’s burying them”

[ad_1] “Plan D” is working out A-OK for the Colorado Avalanche. When Jared Bednar looks for a player to slot in next to Nathan MacKinnon and...

Denver, Colorado Local News4 months ago

Justus Annunen, Ross Colton help Avalanche win second straight

[ad_1] SAN JOSE — The high-flying, supercharged Colorado Avalanche did not show up Sunday at SAP Center, but Justus Annunen made sure that version of the...

Denver, Colorado Local News4 months ago

Avalanche have issues to sort out, regardless of who is missing from the lineup

[ad_1] No team in the NHL is going to win much when five of the top nine or 10 players on the roster are not available....

Denver, Colorado Local News9 months ago

Keeler: Avalanche gave Valeri Nichushkin a second chance. He blew it. It’s time to move on.

[ad_1] Sleepless in Seattle, Doomed in Denver. Two straight postseasons. Two straight playoff exits for Valeri Nichushkin. It’s been real, Val. Lord, it’s been glorious. But...

Denver, Colorado Local News11 months ago

Nathan MacKinnon, Valeri Nichushkin set new career highs as Avalanche blasts Blue Jackets

[ad_1] The only drama left in the final period Friday night at Ball Arena was whether Nathan MacKinnon could continue his pursuit of NHL history and...

Denver, Colorado Local News11 months ago

Avalanche believes Casey Mittelstadt can unlock even more after recent breakout

[ad_1] If Casey Mittelstadt scores a huge goal or sets one up with a beautiful pass for the Colorado Avalanche this spring, there is one member...

Denver, Colorado Local News11 months ago

Avalanche podcast: Multiple trades shake up Colorado’s roster, plus the Sidney Crosby situation at the trade deadline

[ad_1] In the inaugural edition of Avs Ink, beat writer Corey Masisak talks with Chris Johnston of The Athletic, TSN and the Steve Dangle Podcast Network...

Sports2 years ago

Rantanen’s hat trick leads Avs past Blue Jackets in Finland

[ad_1] TAMPERE, Finland — Mikko Rantanen scored three goals in his native country and the Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-3...

Sports2 years ago

Hughes scores to back Vanecek, Devils beat Avalanche 1-0

[ad_1] NEWARK, N.J. — Jack Hughes scored on power play early in the third period and Vitek Vanecek made 24 saves for his first shutout with...

Sports2 years ago

Kuhlman scores tiebreaking goal, Kraken beat Avalanche 3-2

[ad_1] DENVER — Karson Kuhlman scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and the Seattle Kraken beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Friday night. Jaden...