Valeri Nichushkin, Avs post shootout win over Knights
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Valeri Nichushkin had a goal in regulation and the only one in an extended shootout, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 in Denver on Wednesday night.
Alexandar Georgiev turned away 18 shots through overtime and all five he faced in the shootout to give Colorado its fourth win in five games.
Pavel Dorofeyev had a goal and Adin Hill made 33 saves and