Colorado is 209-74-27 with Nichushkin in the lineup. “In regard to the power forwards, you can say he’s the best in the world,” forward Logan O’Connor said. “Just a big-body forward out ...

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 ...