The Colorado Avalanche welcomed back forward Valeri Nichushkin to practice, surprising teammate Mikko Rantanen. While Nichushkin is still suspended and ineligible for games, coach Jared Bednar is optimistic about his return by mid-November, which would provide much-needed support for a team dealing with injuries.

With captain Gabriel Landeskog and other key players sidelined, the Avalanche are eager for Nichushkin's presence. Defenseman Cale Makar noted the positive impact of returning teammates, emphasizing the importance of Nichushkin's role in the lineup.