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Nichushkin was placed in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program and will be suspended for six months.
Nichushkin (personal) will return to the lineup Friday versus Minnesota, per Marc Moser of Altitude Sports 950.
Nichushkin (personal) will be out for an indefinite period after entering the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.
Nichushkin (ankle) is expected to play Friday against the New York Rangers.
Nichushkin signed an eight-year, $6.125 million AAV extension with Colorado on Monday, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports.
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Nichushkin has cleared the COVID-19 protocols and will play Saturday versus the Montreal Canadiens, Mike Chambers of The Denver Post reports.
Nichushkin was designated for the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Monday.
Nichushkin (upper body) is expected to be activated off injured reserve and skate at left wing on the second line for Thursday's game against the Vancouver Canucks, Adrian Dater of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
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