Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin set to return

Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin drops truth bomb after return to lineup
The Colorado Avalanche welcomed Valeri Nichushkin back to the lineup on Friday night, although they lost 5-2 to the Washington Capitals.
NHL tracker: Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin returning from six-month suspension
Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin had been in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. Follow this tracker for the latest NHL news.
Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin on return from suspension: “Hope that it never happens again”
Valeri Nichushkin talked about the work he has done while being suspended for six months and being placed in Stage 3 of the NHL-NHLPA player assistance program.
Nichushkin makes season debut for Avalanche in loss to Capitals
DENVER -- Valeri Nichushkin made his season debut for the Colorado Avalanche in a 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals at Ball Arena on Friday. The 29-year-old forward had been in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program since May 13, which included being suspended without pay for a minimum of six months.
Suspended Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin added to roster, will make season debut Friday night
Nichushkin recently returned to the team after being placed in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program six months ago.
Avs F Valeri Nichushkin to make season debut vs. Washington
Suspended Colorado forward Valeri Nichushkin was added to the Avalanche's active roster and will make his season debut Friday night against Washington.
Suspended Avs forward Valeri Nichushkin added to roster, will make season debut against Washington
Suspended Colorado forward Valeri Nichushkin was added to the Avalanche's active roster and will make his season debut Friday night against Washington. Nichushkin recently returned to the team after being placed in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program six months ago.
Suspended Avs forward added to roster, will make season debut against Washington
Valeri Nichushkin was added to the Avalanche’s active roster and will make his season debut Friday night. DENVER — Suspended Colorado forward Valeri Nichushkin was added to the Avalanche's active roster and will make his season debut Friday night against Washington.

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