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The Colorado Avalanche continue to win with Valeri Nichushkin in the lineup, beat down the Minnesota Wild in important Central Division matchup - DNVR Sports

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The Colorado Avalanche have their spark back. With Valeri Nichushkin back in the lineup, the Avs have played like a more confident team this week. Why wouldn’t they though? With Friday’s 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild, which started with a goal from Nichushkin in the first period, Colorado has now won seven straight when ‘Big Val’ is on the ice. They’re 16-7 this year when he’s in the lineup and just 19-17 when he’s not. It doesn’t take a rocke…

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Good & Bad: Avalanche Depth Takes Charge in Crucial Win Over Minnesota

DENVER -- The second period hasn't always been friendly to the Avalanche this season. But in a crucial game against the Minnesota Wild, the Avs dominated nearly the entire middle frame to come away with two big points in regulation. Colorado scored three times in the second to defeat Minnesota 5-2 on Friday. It's the fourth straight win at Ball Arena for Jared Bednar's club and second straight overall. Mackenzie Blackwood has started every one a…

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