- Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin was involved in a car crash before a game against the Washington Capitals.
- As a precaution, Nichushkin was held out of the Avalanche's 5-2 win over the Capitals.
- Head coach Jared Bednar stated that Nichushkin was evaluated and cleared to play, but the team decided to hold him out as a precautionary measure.

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