Despite Blackwood's incredible play, the Avs have been scuffling in the new year. They've gone 4-2-1 in 2025, alternating ...

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Mikko Rantanen belongs to the elite of the National Hockey League ... Devon Toews has an annual salary of $7.25 million until 2031, Valeri Nichushkin has a contract that pays him $6.145 million until ...

Mikko Rantanen belongs to the elite of the National ... Devon Toews has an annual salary of $7.25 million until 2031, Valeri Nichushkin has a contract that pays him $6.145 million until the ...

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

Head coach Jared Bednar said Thursday that Nichushkin (lower body ... games even on the shorter side of his recovery timeline. Mikko Rantanen will likely be moved up to a first-line role, while ...

Colorado coach Jared Bednar has stressed the importance of winning games within the division, so Saturday's game against the visiting Dallas Stars has more meaning for both teams.

“I was looking, thinking about (passing to) Mikko (Rantanen) there ... while Nathan MacKinnon and Valeri Nichushkin had two for the Avs. They have won seven of nine heading into the break ...

DENVER — The Avalanche are going to be without Valeri Nichushkin for roughly 7-10 ... Nathan MacKinnon centered Artturi Lehkonen and Mikko Rantanen on the top line while Casey Mittelstadt ...

Joel Kiviranta scored twice, Mikko Rantanen and Valeri Nichushkin each added a goal, while Avalanche goalie Mackenzie Blackwood made 32 saves against his former team. "It was unreal," Blackwood ...