In a thrilling NHL matchup, the Colorado Avalanche secured a 2-1 overtime victory against the Minnesota Wild. Marc-Andre Fleury, with a record of 6-2-1 in his last 9 games, made 23 saves for the Wild, who led 1-0 after two periods thanks to Kirill Kaprizov's 30th goal of the season, marking his 4th goal in 2 games. Mats Zuccarello contributed with 3 assists. Despite the Wild's strong performance and a historical record of 27-7-4 against AZ since Jan. 2014, the Avalanche emerged victorious. Valeri Nichushkin, returning to the lineup after nearly two months due to care from the player assistance program, scored the winning goal in overtime, earning him the first star of the game. Nathan MacKinnon also had another multi-point night. The Avalanche's lineup was strengthened by the addition of five new skaters, including Nichushkin, aiming to enhance their performance.
Wild, Filip Gustavsson stand their ground but fall in OT: Key takeaways vs. Avalanche https://t.co/W9J1Ho6oJL
Nichuskin calls game in Colorado! 🚨 (🎥: @Avalanche) https://t.co/ESckfJvtQR
Another multi-point night for Nathan MacKinnon! 🤩 https://t.co/bxvHrKjc4r
Welcome back, Big Val! 🔥 Valeri Nichushkin scores the @SUBWAYCanada OT Winner for the Avalanche. https://t.co/6iqzCHiuSV
LETS GOOO https://t.co/c9eCTy9sRt
🏔️ AVS WIN 🏔️ Valeri Nichushkin nets the @Energizer overtime winner for the @Avalanche! https://t.co/YavVjjAOGI
Lol. @curfew_printzy you’re a beauty fella 🍻 https://t.co/eA8lYBRbls
Coaches Corner with @ShaneOBrien55 A chintzy little hooking call on Kirill the Thrill … what are we doing here fellas? #GoAvsGo | #MNWild https://t.co/1IgP9DsNJ7
First game back, first star of the game ⭐️ #GoAvsGo https://t.co/7JoHwRoAs7
Val Nichushkin, from his office, in overtime, in his first game back. 2-1 #Avs
Valeri Nichushkin expected to return for Avalanche after missing nearly two months https://t.co/UXZEvPmD2r
Valeri Nichushkin will return to the Avs lineup Friday after getting care from the player assistance program, Colorado coach Jared Bednar said. https://t.co/YBs5DXxAO1 https://t.co/58icY2QPQd
Nichushkin returns to Avalanche lineup after care from player assistance program https://t.co/oUR4Dq4qJC https://t.co/xFmxmhH0a0
Friday night might be chaotic. Valeri Nichushkin is back, and the four new additions will play, slotting players in spots they're best suited for. In the long run, that'll be a very good thing. Avalanche Gameday: Nichushkin Is Back, New Guys Will Play https://t.co/p6EU3ssP0E
NHL Buzz: Nichushkin to return for Avalanche against Wild ⤵️ https://t.co/8W7UYrqGdY
The Avs will have five new skaters on the ice tonight compared to Wednesday Nichushkin Mittelstadt Walker Duhaime Trenin
Exciting morning skate for the Avs. Landeskog is on the bench watching as all the new guys are accounted for and skating. Nichushkin is wearing burgundy, which might mean he's playing today too. https://t.co/yYcVEmZOc9
#mnwild lean on Marc-Andre Fleury, break out in third: Key takeaways vs. Coyotes https://t.co/xZUlcPSyLa
Marc-Andre Fleury makes 23 saves to improve to 6-2-1 in his last 9 game, Mats Zuccarello had 3 assists for the 8th time with the #mnwild and Kirill Kaprizov, Zach Bogosian, Brock Faber, Connor Dewar and Joel Eriksson Ek score. Wild 27-7-4 since Jan. 2014 vs. AZ. At Avs tomorrow
Fleury is just absolutely dominating this game. Fans chanting “FLEURY” 1-0 Wild after 2. Kaprizov’s 30th and 4th in 2 games have em up
"Fleury" chants break out late in the second period after another solid save by the netminder. #mnwild lead the Coyotes 1-0 after two periods. Fleury up to 20 saves.
Fleury putting on a show right now. #mnwild need some insurance