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Valeri Nichushkin of Colorado Avalanche shines in Stanley Cup finals - The Washington Post
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Ex-Stars forward Nichushkin to sign with Avs - ESPN
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Colorado Avalanche News: New details emerge about Valeri Nichushkin's absence - Mile High Hockey
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Russia says doping case against Nichushkin dropped
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The Avalanche might have a tough decision to make on Valeri Nichushkin - Denver Sports
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Valeri Nichushkin of Colorado Avalanche shines in Stanley Cup finals - The Washington Post
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Nichushkin dominating for Avalanche in Stanley Cup Final - Seattle Sports
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin in incident involving intoxicated woman
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Stanley Cup Musings: Valeri Nichushkin making an early case for Conn Smythe