Nichushkin, Georgiev lead Avalanche to 2-1 win over slumping Red Wings

From left to right, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Sam Malinski (70), defenseman Samuel Girard (49), right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) and center Casey Mittelstadt (37) wait to celebrate with center Ross Colton (20) after Colton scored against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Detroit.

From left to right, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Sam Malinski (70), defenseman Samuel Girard (49), right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) and center Casey Mittelstadt (37) wait to celebrate with center Ross Colton (20) after Colton scored against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)


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DETROIT — Valeri Nichushkin scored his third goal in two games, Alexandar Georgiev made 28 saves and the Colorado Avalanche beat the slumping Detroit Red Wings 2-1. Cale Makar scored on the power play for Colorado. Makar leads all NHL defensemen with 35 points (nine goals, 26 assists) in 28 games. Lucas Raymond scored his eighth goal in the last nine games for Detroit, which has lost five straight — all by a single goal. Ville Husso made 23 saves.

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