Valeri Nichushkin News: Provides two assists in loss
Nichushkin registered two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to the Canucks.
Nichushkin has a goal and six helpers over his last seven contests. The 31-year-old winger continues to contribute in a top-six role, though he had just 13:01 of ice time Tuesday despite the Avalanche needing to push for offense. He's up to 45 points, 147 shots on net, 53 hits, 24 PIM, 23 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 65 appearances this season.
