Nichushkin scored a goal and added an assist in Friday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Nichushkin had gone four games without a point prior to Friday. The 31-year-old winger is up to 15 goals, 40 points, 133 shots on net, 48 hits and a plus-4 rating over 59 appearances. He's currently on the top line and will likely stay there as long as both of Artturi Lehkonen (upper body) and Gabriel Landeskog (lower body) are sidelined.

Nichushkin scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Nichushkin briefly tied the game with his third-period tally. The winger has two goals and an assist over his last four contests. For the season, he's up to 14 goals, 38 points, 122 shots on net, 44 hits, 22 PIM and a plus-6 rating over 54 appearances in a top-six role. Nichushkin should continue to see prime minutes while Gabriel Landeskog (lower body) and Artturi Lehkonen (upper body) are out on a week-to-week basis.

Nichushkin scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 5-4 shootout win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Nichushkin scored with 15 seconds left in regulation to tie the game. He ended a nine-game goal drought with the clutch tally, though he still picked up seven assists in that span. For the season, the 31-year-old winger is up to 13 goals, 37 points, 118 shots on net, 44 hits and a plus-5 rating over 52 appearances. Nichushkin is likely to continue seeing top-six minutes, though the Avalanche's addition of Nazem Kadri at the trade deadline gives them the potential to run three scoring lines.

Nichushkin registered three assists, two shots on goal, three hits and a plus-4 rating in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Nichushkin helped out on both of Artturi Lehkonen's goals as well as Josh Manson's game-winner. This was Nichushkin's first multi-point effort since his hat trick versus the Blues on Dec. 31. The 30-year-old winger has earned a goal and six helpers over his last six outings. He's at 34 points in 46 contests this season, matching his output from 43 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. He's added 107 shots on net, 41 hits, 18 PIM and a plus-7 rating in 2025-26.

Nichushkin scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Nichushkin's goal brought the Avalanche within one early in the third period, but they couldn't tie the game. The 30-year-old winger hadn't scored in January prior to Wednesday, picking up just two assists and 16 shots on net over 10 outings. He's now at 12 goals, 29 points, 102 shots on net, 35 hits and a plus-3 rating over 42 contests.

Nichushkin registered an assist and four shots on goal in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Nichushkin missed Monday's game versus the Capitals after sustaining minor upper-body injuries in a car accident on his way to the arena. He was able to play Wednesday versus the Ducks and picked up his first point in three outings Sunday. The winger is up to 28 points (11 goals, 17 helpers), 100 shots on net, 34 hits and a plus-4 rating over 41 appearances.

Nichushkin (upper body) is expected to suit up at home versus the Ducks on Wednesday, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nichushkin sustained minor injuries in a car accident on the way to Monday's game versus the Capitals, per Corey Masisak of The Denver Post. However, the 30-year-old winger participated in Tuesday's optional skate and isn't expected to miss any additional time. As long as he doesn't have any setbacks prior to puck drop Wednesday, Nichushkin should reclaim his spot on the second line next to Ross Colton and Brock Nelson.

Nichushkin (upper body) will miss Monday's game against Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Alex Barre-Boulet was summoned from AHL Colorado, which means the Avalanche still have 12 healthy forwards to dress versus the Capitals. Nichushkin has 11 goals and 27 points in 38 outings in 2025-26. It wasn't immediately clear how significant Nichushkin's injury is, so his status for Wednesday's game against Anaheim isn't known.

Nichushkin scored three goals on six shots in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Nichushkin ended a six-game goal drought in a big way. The 30-year-old winger scored twice in the first 3:26 of the contest and then completed his hat trick with 3:54 left in the third period. Nichushkin is up to 11 goals and 26 points over 31 appearances, and he had 14 points in as many outings in December. He's also supplied 84 shots on net, 26 hits and a plus-9 rating this season.

Nichushkin registered two assists and put three shots on net in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Nichushkin picked up a secondary helper on both of the Avalanche's goals in the third period, including Nathan MacKinnon's empty-netter. With the pair of apples, Nichushkin is up to 13 assists, 21 points, 67 shots on goal and 24 hits through 27 games this season. Since his return from a lower-body injury on Dec. 2, the 30-year-old winger has been a consistent name on the scoresheet with nine points over 10 outings. If he can stay healthy, Nichushkin should continue to see top-six minutes moving forward, making him a viable option in most fantasy formats.