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Colorado Avalanche on Thin Ice: Game 4 Loss and Valeri Nichushkin Suspension

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Find out how the Avalanche are battling against the Stars while facing suspensions and eliminations!

The Colorado Avalanche faced a tough Game 4 loss against the Dallas Stars, with a score of 5-1. The absence of key players like Toews and Nichushkin left the Avalanche struggling to keep up, pushing them to the brink of elimination in the Western 2nd Round of the NHL Playoffs. Despite their efforts, the Avalanche studs and duds were highlighted, showcasing the highs and lows of their performance.

As the series progresses, the Stars hold a 3-1 lead, putting immense pressure on the Avalanche to bounce back in Game 5. With the spotlight on Valeri Nichushkin's suspension, lasting at least six months, the team faces internal challenges alongside their on-ice battles. Head coach Jared Bednar expressed concern over Nichushkin's struggles, adding another layer of complexity to an already tense situation.

In the midst of this intense playoff showdown, Wyatt Johnston's stellar performance for the Stars added to the Avalanche's woes, pushing them further towards elimination. As the Avalanche room reacts to the news and analyzes their game performance, the future looks uncertain for Colorado and the suspended player, Valeri Nichushkin.

Looking ahead, the Avalanche must regroup and strategize to turn the tide against the Stars in Game 5, fighting to stay alive in the playoffs amidst adversity and challenges on and off the ice.

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Avalanche 'looked frozen' in Game 4 loss to Stars (NHL.com)

Colorado, which was without Toews, Nichushkin, pushed to brink in Western 2nd Round.

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Avs-Stars Ugly Game 4 Studs & Duds - DNVR Sports (DNVR)

The Colorado Avalanche got smoked 5-1 by the Dallas Stars in Game 4. These are the Avs studs and duds from the game.

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Buy Tickets for Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche on May 15 ... (TribLIVE)

The Dallas Stars are on their home ice at American Airlines Center Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round, ...

Stars host the Avalanche with 3-1 series lead (The Durango Herald)

Colorado Avalanche (50-25-7, third in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (52-21-9, first in the Central Division) Dallas; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM ...

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'We didn't play good enough': Avs lose 5-1 to Stars in Game 4 of ... (The Hockey News)

The Colorado Avalanche did not play well and the Dallas Stars kept their game at a high pace in the 5-1 Game 4 loss on Monday night.

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3 Takeaways From Avalanche's Game 4 Loss to Stars - The Hockey ... (The Hockey Writers)

The Avalanche dropped its third straight game to the Dallas Stars, putting Colorado on the brink of elimination.

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Heika's Take: Stars navigate “powder keg” Game 4, push Avs to brink (BlueJackets.com)

Dallas once again crafted a stellar road performance to take a 3-1 series lead over Colorado and a chance to advance on Wednesday at home.

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Avalanche Valeri Nichushkin suspended for at least 6 months an ... (The Associated Press)

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has been suspended at least six months without pay and placed in stage 3 of the league's player assistance ...

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Colorado Avalanche player suspended for 6 months just one hour ... (NBC News)

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin was suspended for at least six months without pay and placed in stage 3 of the league's player assistance ...

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Bednar on Nichushkin: 'Val is obviously struggling with something' (TSN)

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar spoke on Valeri Nichushkin's suspension after a 5-1 loss to the Dallas Stars in Game 4 on Monday night.

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Avalanche Game Four Plus/Minus: A No Show, Makar Mistakes (Colorado Hockey Now)

The Avalanche are on the brink of elimination after a no-show performance in Game Four in front of their home crowd.

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Avalanche Room: Reaction To Nichushkin News, 'Atrocious' Game (Colorado Hockey Now)

After an "atrocious" loss to the Stars, the Avalanche had to react to the news of losing Valeri Nichushkin right before gametime.

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Wyatt Johnston scores twice as Stars push Avs to brink of ... (The Associated Press)

Wyatt Johnston scored twice on the eve of his 21st birthday as the Dallas Stars pushed Colorado to the brink of elimination with a 5-1 win in Game 4 that ...

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Opinion: What Comes Next for the Avalanche and Valeri Nichushkin? (The Hockey News)

For the second year in a row, the Colorado Avalanche forward is away from his team as an early playoff exit looms. Is a buyout or a trade in the cards?

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Colorado Avalanche react to Valeri Nichushkin suspension: 'We've ... (Denver Gazette)

Colorado on Monday morning fully expected the top-line winger to be available for Game 4 against the Stars. Then everything changed. When did the Avs learn ...

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3 Key Avalanche Players Who Must Step up to Beat the Stars - The ... (The Hockey Writers)

With the Colorado Avalanche down 3-1 against the Dallas Stars, here some players that can really turn the tides in the series.

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Colorado Avalanche try to forge ahead after losing Valeri ... (Yahoo Canada Sports)

DENVER (AP) — The nameplate above the locker for Valeri Nichushkin has already been removed at the Colorado Avalanche's practice facility.

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Colorado Avalanche try to forge ahead after losing Valeri ... (Yahoo Canada Sports)

DENVER (AP) — The nameplate above the locker for Valeri Nichushkin has already been removed at the Colorado Avalanche's practice facility.

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Bednar on Nichushkin: 'Val is obviously struggling with something' (TSN)

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar spoke on Valeri Nichushkin's suspension after a 5-1 loss to the Dallas Stars in Game 4 on Monday night.

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Colorado Avalanche try to forge ahead after losing Valeri ... (KKCO-TV)

For a second ...

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Avalanche response to Nichushkin back in NHL Player Assistance ... (The Hockey News)

The timing varied when players and coaches learned that Valeri Nichushkin was placed in Stage 3 of the NHL Player Assistance Program. No matter when they found ...

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