Valeri Nichushkin and Trent Miner Rally Avalanche
Valeri Nichushkin's performance was described as "C'est magnifique" on Thursday night.
The Avalanche debuted the Quebec Nordiques throwbacks but struggled with turnovers and defense early on, as well as power-play struggles throughout the game.
"I thought he was having a great game, maybe his best of the year,"
Avs coach Jared Bednar said of Nichushkin, who was promoted to the top power-play unit before scoring the game-tying goal.
Nichushkin's second goal helped Colorado come back from a 4-1 deficit at 14:09 of the third period, resulting in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Author's summary: Nichushkin shines in Avalanche's shootout loss.