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BIZARRE: Colorado forward valeri nichushkin misses nhl game after car accident - What They Never Told You

Valeri Nichushkin was involved in a car accident before Monday's game - (Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin was sidelined from Monday’s 5-2 victory over Washington after being involved in a car accident en route to the rink.

The player was held out of the game as a precautionary measure following the incident.

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