Nichushkin in car accident before game, held out of 5-2 win over Capitals as precaution, coach says

Colorado forward Valeri Nichushkin was involved in a car accident on his way to the rink Monday and was kept out of the ...

Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin misses game after pregame car accident

Valeri Nichushkin missed the Colorado Avalanche’s 5-2 win Monday afternoon after being involved in a car accident on his way to Ball Arena. Avs coach Jared Bednar said it was a multi-car accident and ...