Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin (lower body ... might be reunited on the first line due to Nichushkin's absence. Jonathan Drouin, who returned to the lineup with a two-assist ...

With Nichushkin on the shelf, Mikko Rantanen will likely move up to the first line, though Jonathan Drouin could be an option as well.

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche will be without playmaking forward Valeri Nichushkin ... Josh Manson and forward Jonathan Drouin before losing Nichushkin, who left a New Year's Eve win ...

DENVER -- The Colorado Avalanche will be without playmaking forward Valeri Nichushkin for ... Josh Manson and forward Jonathan Drouin before losing Nichushkin, who left a New Year's Eve win ...