Nichushkin made his season debut in a 5-2 loss to the Capitals on Friday.

Nichushkin (suspension) is listed on the Avs' roster ahead of Friday's matchup with Washington, per the NHL media site.

Nichushkin (suspension) is set to return to action against the Capitals on Nov. 15 as long as his reinstatement goes as planned, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Nichushkin (suspension) was cleared to practice with Colorado on Monday.

Nichushkin (suspension) skated with the team's skills coach and a staff member Friday after his Avalanche teammates finished practice, Colleen Flynn of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Nichushkin (suspension) is in Denver and to work out and skate on his own, the Avalanche announced Saturday.

Nichushkin (suspension) is expected to arrive in Denver in late October, according to Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now on Tuesday.

Nichushkin (suspension) does not have a clear timeline to return to the Avalanche, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Nichushkin was placed in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program and will be suspended for six months.

Nichushkin logged a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Stars.