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flag Valeri Nichushkin missed game due to minor injuries from pre-game car crash; Avalanche won 5-2.

flag Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin was sidelined for Monday’s 5-2 win over Washington after a multi-vehicle car accident on icy roads before the game. flag The team said the decision was precautionary, with Nichushkin sustaining minor injuries in a fender-bender. flag He was evaluated at the arena and had no major concerns, but his status for future games remains uncertain. flag The 30-year-old, who has 11 goals and 16 assists this season, missed eight games earlier this year due to a lower-body injury and was previously suspended for six months in 2024. flag The Avalanche, with the NHL’s best record, are also missing several key players. flag Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals, reaching 38 for the season and 1,100 career points, becoming the second player in franchise history to do so.

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