US EditionNichushkin in car accident before game, held out of 5-2 win over Capitals as precaution, coach says
Valeri Nichushkin was scratched after a minor multi-car accident en route to Ball Arena; he sustained minor injuries and was replaced by Alex Barré-Boulet, who assisted on the opening goal.
- On Monday, Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin was involved in a car accident and held out of the Avalanche's 5-2 win over Washington as a precaution, with coach Jared Bednar saying he sustained minor injuries and was just not good enough to play.
- The team said roads were icy after an overnight snowfall, causing a multi-vehicle accident described as a fender-bender serious enough to keep Nichushkin out of the lineup.
- About 60 miles away in Loveland, Alex Barré-Boulet drove to Ball Arena, skated eight shifts for 3:46, and recorded an assist, his first NHL point with Colorado.
- Nichushkin's unavailability added to earlier missed time due to injury, as the car accident caused another missed game; he has 11 goals and 27 points in 38 games this season for Colorado Avalanche.
- Bednar said `We'll see what tomorrow brings for him.` as the Avs practice Tuesday at Family Sports Center before facing the Anaheim Ducks Wednesday night.
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Nichushkin in car accident before game, held out of 5-2 win over Capitals as precaution, coach says
Colorado forward Valeri Nichushkin was involved in a car accident on his way to the rink Monday and was kept out of the Avalanche’s 5-2 win over Washington as a precaution.
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