Avalanche star player leaves the team with security team

In a highly-anticipated match-up, the Colorado Avalanche managed to secure a 6-4 victory against the Seattle Kraken, taking a 2-1 series lead in the process. The game was also noteworthy for being the first-ever playoff game held at the newly-built Climate Pledge Arena. Despite being without a key player in their lineup, the Avalanche managed to pull off an impressive win.

Things floating around twitter re: Nichushkin

- Could be an indefinite leave but he could be back for Game 4
- Apparently left team hotel for the Airport with a security team
- No longer in Seattle
- Agent nor team will explain further

Very strange, hope everything is ok— Drew Livingstone (@ProducerDrew_) April 23, 2023

I can't confirm but am hearing Nichushkin left the team hotel Saturday with security back to the airport. Not sure what went down or what prompted his departure. Want to respect his privacy but also concerned with current worldly affairs. Keeping a close eye on things. #GoAvsGo— Adrian Hernandez (@AdoHernandez27) April 23, 2023

I asked the agent of Valeri Nichushkin if his leave for personal reasons might last a while and he said «can't say»— Adrian Dater (@adater) April 23, 2023