With Nichushkin on the shelf, Mikko Rantanen will likely move up to the first line, though Jonathan Drouin could be an option as well.

If he can't play Thursday versus the Sabres, the Avalanche will likely need to call up another forward. Mikko Rantanen would probably return to the top line to cover Nichushkin's potential absence.

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The Oilers come into a much-anticipated matchup on a hot streak. Connor McDavid. Nathan MacKinnon. Leon Draisaitl. Mikko ...

Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin was the team's lone goal ... consolation goal with 46 seconds left in regulation. Mikko Rantanen and Cale Makar picked up the assists.

The day for Valeri Nichushkin’s return to the Colorado Avalanche lineup ... Devon Toews called him a “one of one” player when he entered Stage 2 of the program last January. Mikko Rantanen had a ...

Mikko Rantanen belongs to the elite of the National ... Devon Toews has an annual salary of $7.25 million until 2031, Valeri Nichushkin has a contract that pays him $6.145 million until the ...

DENVER — The Avalanche are going to be without Valeri Nichushkin for roughly 7-10 ... Nathan MacKinnon centered Artturi Lehkonen and Mikko Rantanen on the top line while Casey Mittelstadt ...

Detroit Red Wings (10-12-4, in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the Detroit Red Wings after Valeri Nichushkin scored two goals in the ...