Cale Makar did not join the team for practice ... The organization was likely hopeful Valeri Nichushkin could re-enter the lineup against the Wild, but that seems unlikely. Nichushkin did join ...

Valeri Nichushkin got the hat trick on Sunday but Cale Makar was the difference for the Colorado Avalanche. Maybe the best defenseman in the NHL had a big hand in turning a tie into a two-goal ...

Valeri Nichushkin scored his third goal in two games, Alexandar Georgiev made 28 saves and the Colorado Avalanche beat the slumping Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Saturday night. Cale Makar scored on ...

(AP) — Cale Makar had a power-play goal and an ... Nathan MacKinnon had an empty-net goal and two assists, Valeri Nichushkin also scored and the Avalanche picked up where they left off after ...

DENVER — Cale Makar deflects not only shots but any ... Bednar said he's hopeful Makar plays Monday against Minnesota. ... Forward Valeri Nichushkin (lower body) skated with the team Sunday ...