Wow, talk about drama before puck drop! The Avs’ own Big Val, Valeri Nichushkin, was in a car accident just hours before Colorado took down the Caps. Coach Bednar says he’s only got minor injuries, but missing him—especially with Landy and Toews already out—was a gut punch. Still, the boys kept rolling and notched another W. Here’s hoping Nichushkin’s back on the ice soon, because the Avs’ offense just isn’t the same without him. #Sports #IceHockey #GoAvsGo