Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin to make return Wednesday

Forward Valeri Nichushkin will return to the Avalanche lineup for the 1st time in nearly 2 months
Valeri Nichushkin returns to the Colorado Avalanche lineup Wednesday night for the first time in nearly two months after recovering from a lower-body injury. The Russian forward will try to spark a sputtering Avalanche offense that’s scored two goals in back-to-back losses since coming back from the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.
With Valeri Nichushkin’s return, Avalanche finally close to full strength
Valeri Nichushkin is going to return Wednesday night against the New Jersey Devils. He’s been out since Dec. 31 with a lower-body injury. He’s expected to start on the second line and the second power-play unit.
Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin, out since Dec. 31, set to return
Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin, who hasn't played since Dec. 31 due to a lower-body injury, will return against the Devils on Wednesday.
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