Valeri Nichushkin returns to the Colorado Avalanche lineup Wednesday night for the first time in nearly two months after ... you can say he’s the best in the world,” forward Logan O’Connor said.

Forward Valeri Nichushkin will return to the Avalanche lineup for the 1st time in nearly 2 months. ... you can say he’s the best in the world,” forward Logan O’Connor said.

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.

DENVER — Valeri Nichushkin took strides to take his hard-checking, ... Added teammate Logan O’Connor: "Anyone that goes through that personal adversity, it’s hard not to root for them.

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.

Forward Valeri Nichushkin suffered a setback in his return from a lower-body injury and doesn't figure to be back in the Colorado Avalanche lineup anytime soon. Colorado coach Jared Bednar ...

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.

DENVER — Valeri Nichushkin returns to the Colorado Avalanche lineup for the first time in nearly two months after recovering from a lower-body injury. ... “In regard to the power forwards, you can say ...

DENVER (AP) — 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.