Valeri Nichushkin Leads Avalanche Comeback Over Stars

Valeri Nichushkin was the hero in Colorado's 5-4 shootout win over Dallas, scoring the game-tying goal with 13.2 seconds left in regulation and adding a shootout goal. His 13th goal of the season capped a massive comeback from a four-goal deficit, helping the Avalanche extend their lead atop the NHL standings to seven points over the Stars. Nichushkin had earlier hit both posts in the third period before finally finding the back of the net to force overtime.