Nichushkin (lower body) is back to being considered week-to-week after suffering a setback, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports Wednesday.

Nichushkin (lower body) participated in Sunday's practice and is inching toward being ready to return to the lineup, according to Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sportss.

Nichushkin (lower body) is not expected back any time soon with head coach Jared Bednar telling reporters Monday the winger "probably has some distance to go," per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.

Nichushkin (lower body) is expected to be sidelined for 7-10 days according to head coach Jared Bednar, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports Thursday.

Nichushkin (lower body) will not be an option versus the Sabres on Thursday but remains day-to-day, Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey reports.

Nichushkin scored a goal in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Canucks.

Nichushkin scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Penguins.

Nichushkin scored a goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Red Wings.

Nichushkin scored two goals in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Hurricanes.

Nichushkin scored a goal on four shots in Wednesday's 2-1 shootout win over the Golden Knights.