EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsWINNIPEG, Manitoba -- NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said he doesn't think the Winnipeg Jets' attendance issues are a red flag for the team's viability."I don't view this as a crisis," said Bettman, who spoke alongside deputy commissioner Bill Daly on Tuesday before the Jets hosted the St. Louis Blues. "But I do believe, as with any team in…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsDENVER -- Andrew Cogliano and Nathan MacKinnon scored 49 seconds apart to help Colorado pull away in the second period, Alexandar Georgiev stopped 33 shots and the Avalanche cruised to a 5-1 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.MacKinnon also had an assist to give him at least a point in all 29 home games this season.…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFor the first time since suffering a knee injury Jan. 11, star center Jack Eichel skated with the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday.Eichel, 27, who wore a red non-contact jersey, won't play Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Tuesday's game will mark the 16th he has missed since he was injured in a 2-1 overtime win versus the…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsDENVER -- Valeri Nichushkin resumed practicing with the Colorado Avalanche after receiving care from the player assistance program.The NHL and NHL Players' Association announced that Nichushkin entered the follow-up care phase after being away from the team since in mid-January. Colorado coach Jared Bednar said after Monday's practice that Nichushkin's return to game action remains "to be determined."…