Former head coach of the Russian national team Vladimir Krikunov called 29-year-old Colorado Avalanche forward Valery Nichushkin the brightest representative of Russia in the NHL play-offs of the 2023/24 season. Quotes from an expert legal betting.
“The NHL play-offs are a special motivation. Maybe Nichushkin gets some kind of bonus for goals. Even so, he has definitely pulled himself together and is producing results.
Such a return after a rehabilitation program (in January 2024, Nichushkin entered the NHL player assistance program, where they help get rid of addictions, and at the end of February he returned to the Colorado squad and began to participate in matches only in March – socialbites.ca ) indicates that he is well rested.
After all, the NHL plays a long season, and when it comes to the playoffs, it becomes clear that the powers are not unlimited. And Nichushkin recovered. Krikunov, we can say that this is now the brightest Russian player in the NHL play-offs.
Nichushkin is the current Stanley Cup leading scorer along with Zach Hyman of the Edmonton Oilers: both have nine goals.
Additionally, the Russian forward scored in seven consecutive play-off games, repeating the NHL record that has stood since 1992. Such a feat had previously only been achieved by American Buffalo Sabers forward Pat LaFontaine.
Ovechkin before back In Russia.
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Source: Gazeta
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