Forward Valeri Nichushkin suffered a setback in his return from a lower-body injury and doesn't figure to be back in the Colorado Avalanche lineup anytime soon.

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin had a setback in his rehab from a lower-body injury and is now considered week-to-week.

Avalanche star winger Valeri Nichushkin is now considered week-to-week after suffering a second setback in his recovery from a lower-body injury, head coach Jared Bednar said on Altitude Sports Radio on Wednesday,