According to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette, Colorado Avalanche left wing Valeri Nichushkin (lower body) departed Tuesday's game early and did not return. Before suffering the injury ...

In a corresponding move, Colorado has also placed winger Valeri Nichushkin on injured reserve ... and a minus-two in his appearances. Calvin de Haan has planted his feet as Colorado’s extra ...

Forward Valeri Nichushkin has been activated off the injured reserve after missing 21 games with a lower-body injury, the team announced Wednesday. After skating as a full participant in practice ...