Valeri Nichushkin
Right Wing - Colorado Avalanche
Is not expected to be in the lineup for today's game.
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Is not expected to be in the lineup for today's game.
Has been activated from IR.
Is expected to be in the lineup for today's game.
Has not been ruled out, at this time, for Wednesday's game.
Has been ruled out through the weekend.
Is practicing today including as part of normal line rushes.
Was a limited participant in today's practice.
Was a full-contact participant in today's practice, but moved to another ice surface for solo work once line drills began.
Is on the ice for practice.
Has been placed on IR.
Had a setback and is not close to returning. He is considered week-to-week.
Is on the ice for practice.
Is on the ice for practice in a no-contact jersey.
Is getting better but will not travel with the team on this road trip.
Will travel with the team on the road trip this week. He is expected to play at some point on the trip.
Is considered day-to-day and could miss 7-10 days in total.
Won't play in tonight's game but his injury is considered minor.
There was no post-game update on his status after leaving Tuesday's game with a lower-body injury.
Has been cleared to practice with the team. He remains in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.
Has arrived in Colorado and will begin solo workouts.