Valeri Nichushkin scored the only goal in a five-round shootout and also scored Colorado's only goal in regulation as the Avalanche beat the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1

DENVER — Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin had himself a night in a 2-1 win against the Vegas Golden Knights. On Wednesday, as the Avalanche hosted the Golden Knights at Ball Arena, Nichushkin scored the game-tying goal and then scored the game winner in a thrilling five-round shootout.

Valeri Nichushkin’s game isn’t all the way back, but he’s certainly making a big impact. Nichushkin scored the lone goal in the fifth round of a shootout Wednesday night to give the Colorado Avalanche a hard-earned 2-1 victory against the Vegas Golden Knights at Ball Arena.