Valeri Nichushkin fantasy hockey outlook
Valeri Nichushkin is a 31-year-old right wing for the Columbus Blue Jackets, currently on the second line and on the second power play unit. Weighted over his last three seasons (162 games), he produces 0.73 points and 2.37 shots per game, a 60-point pace over 82 games. He is not on the injury report as of October 1, 2026.
- Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
- Position: right wing, #43, shoots left
- Even strength: second line
- Power play: second power play unit
- Injury status: healthy
Valeri Nichushkin fantasy stats
Per-game rates over the last three seasons (162 games), weighted toward the most recent season.
| Points per game | 0.73 |
|---|---|
| Goals per game | 0.32 |
| Assists per game | 0.41 |
| Power play points per game | 0.13 |
| Shots per game | 2.37 |
| Hits per game | 0.86 |
| Blocks per game | 0.38 |
| 82-game points pace at these rates | 60 |
| Ice time per game (last season) | 17:41 |
| Power play time per game (last season) | 1:53 |
Underlying play grades 95 out of 100 among forwards (shots, scoring chances and ice time).
Quick answers
Is Valeri Nichushkin injured?
No. Valeri Nichushkin is not on the injury report as of October 1, 2026.
What line is Valeri Nichushkin on?
Valeri Nichushkin is on the Columbus Blue Jackets second line (lines updated October 1).
Is Valeri Nichushkin on the power play?
Yes. He is on the Columbus Blue Jackets second power play unit.
How many points per game does Valeri Nichushkin average?
Weighted toward his most recent season, Valeri Nichushkin averages 0.73 points, 0.13 power play points and 2.37 shots per game across 162 games over the last three seasons.