Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin (lower body ... Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen might be reunited on the first line due to Nichushkin's absence. Jonathan Drouin, who returned ...

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

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Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin returned after missing ... So that's what we need," Mikko Rantanen said. The Avs went 8-7-2 in the 17 games without Nichushkin and their power ...

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.

Valeri Nichushkin and Cale Makar also added goals to propel Colorado to a third straight win. In addition to MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen and Makar had two assists as the Avalanche swept the three ...

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 ...

PITTSBURGH — Mikko Rantanen collected his 10th career ... Nathan MacKinnon added a goal and four assists for Colorado. Valeri Nichushkin and Artturi Lehkonen also scored for the Avalanche.

PITTSBURGH --Mikko Rantanen and Nathan MacKinnon each had ... taking a spinning pass from Erik Karlsson for a wrist shot from the slot. Nichushkin powered his way to the net around Marcus ...

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