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The Avalanche play a big four-point game tonight. Will they be able to build on Thursday’s win? The Red Wings lost, and Dylan Larkin was called out. Also, are the Islanders still moving on from Brock Nelson?
The Colorado Avalanche (33-24-2) begin a crucial six-game homestand against the New Jersey Devils (32-21-6). Puck drop is scheduled for 7:38 p.m. MT. READ MORE: NHL Trade Deadline 2025: Desperate For Depth Scoring — Avalanche Trade Board 3.
The Avalanche are getting Valeri Nichushkin back on Wednesday, head coach Jared Bednar announced during his weekly radio segment. The 29-year-old forward has missed every game since the calendar turned to 2025.
The forward will try to spark a sputtering Avalanche offense that’s scored two goals in back-to-back losses since coming back from the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.
The Colorado Avalanche have stumbled out of the 4 Nations Face-Off break, but they may get a key player back when they host the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night. Winger Valeri Nichushkin practiced with the team Tuesday and could return, though coach Jared Bednar would not fully commit to writing his number on one of Colorado's lines.