Welcome to the NHL Buzz. Each day during the regular season, NHL.com has you covered with all the latest news. Quinn Hughes will be a game-time decision for the Canucks against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday (10 p.

Valeri Nichushkin made an immediate impact in his return to the Avalanche lineup on Wednesday, and our NHL player prop picks expect more of the same vs. the Wild on Friday night.

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 (34-24-2) continue their six-game homestand with a crucial division rival game against the Minnesota Wild (34-21-4). Puck drop is scheduled for 7:08 p.m. MT. READ MORE: 10 Observations: ‘No Passengers’ in a Nearly Perfect Avalanche Performance (+) Coming off an excellent performance and a 5-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils,