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Valeri Nichushkin cleared to practice with Avalanche, remains in player assistance program

Nichushkin, suspended since May, is one step closer to returning to the Colorado lineup

Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) collects the puck against Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) in the second period of Game 3 of the second round of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs in Denver on Saturday, May 11, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) collects the puck against Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) in the second period of Game 3 of the second round of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs in Denver on Saturday, May 11, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 25: Denver Post Avalanche writer Corey Masisak. (Photo By Patrick Traylor/The Denver Post)
By | cmasisak@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Valeri Nichuhskin is one stop closer to returning for the Colorado Avalanche.
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