Avs' Nichushkin has setback, out week-to-week
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Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin had a setback in his recovery from a lower-body injury and is out week-to-week, Avs head coach Jared Bednar told reporters.
"Unfortunately, he's had a setback with his injury and is not close to coming back soon," Bednar said via 92.5 FM - Denver's Altitude Sports Radio.
Nichushkin appeared to be progressing toward a return from the injury that has kept him out since Dec. 31 prior to the setback. He has missed 10 straight games.
The 29-year-old has 11 goals and six assists for 17 points in 21 outings so far this season while averaging 19:38 of ice time per game.
He is in the third year of an eight-year, $49 million contract that carries a $6.13 million cap hit.
The Avs head into play Wednesday at 28-19-1 for 57 points, good for fourth in the Central Division.