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Valeri Nichushkin Returns for League-Leading Avalanche vs. Canucks

Colorado restores its top six against an injury-hit Vancouver in Denver.

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Oct 31, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) congratulates goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) after the Avalanche defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Coach Jared Bednar confirmed Valeri Nichushkin will play after an eight-game absence with a lower-body injury, slotting back with Gabriel Landeskog and Brock Nelson.
  • Colorado enters at 18-1-6 with a 10-0-1 run over its past 11 games and an unbeaten 10-0-2 mark at home.
  • Scott Wedgewood starts in goal for the Avalanche, and Kevin Lankinen is set to start for the Canucks.
  • Nathan MacKinnon will play after missing Monday’s practice due to illness and leads the league with 44 points.
  • Vancouver finishes a four-game road trip with two wins in its last 10 games and remains without Conor Garland, who was sent home for further evaluation.