Colorado Avalanche player reveals NASTY foot injury and what it took from medical staff to play
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Ryan
June 27, 2022 (4:24 PM)
One of the sad thing that fans look forward to at the end of the playoffs is hearing what these warriors battled through in order to have a chance to win the cup. Unfortunately some players push themselves past their limits and still lose because only one team can.
This particular situation is a player for the Colorado Avalanche who's story of determination has already started to get revealed.
According to an Avalanche Insider Peter Baugh, forward Val Nichushkin played game 6 despite having a major foot injury. The injury was so bad that he needed medical help in order to get his skate on his foot.
Nichushkin has shared this photo on his instagram:
Hockey player are tough, and despite this injury Nishushkin played over 22 minutes last night.
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