Valeri Nichushkin is back in full gear at Colorado Avalanche practice, skating in his regular second-line role next to Brock Nelson with Ross Colton on the wing.
In this video, we break down what his full participation means for the Avalanche lineup and whether a return on Tuesday night against the Vancouver Canucks is imminent.
We’ll look at head coach Jared Bednar’s latest comments on Nichushkin being a possible option if he gets through practice without issues.
You’ll also hear discussion about potential line combinations, including whether captain Gabe Landeskog could slide back onto that second line with Nelson and Nichushkin if everyone is healthy.
Landeskog has been on a hot streak lately with strong production at even strength and on the top power-play unit, which could be impacted by Nichushkin’s return.
We’ll cover why MacKinnon, Landeskog, and Parker Kelly missed practice with illness, and why Victor Olofsson sat out for a maintenance day.
There’s also a quick update on other injured forwards, including Logan O’Connor and Gavin Brindley, and what their current status might mean for Colorado’s depth.
Finally, we’ll preview the home matchup against the Vancouver Canucks at Ball Arena before the Avalanche head out on a tough four-game road trip.
If you’re an Avs fan looking for the latest injury updates, projected lines, and power-play changes before puck drop, this breakdown has you covered.
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