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Johnston scores twice, Stars push Avalanche to brink with Game 4 win

Johnston scores twice, Stars push Avalanche to brink with Game 4 win

Prior to the game, Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin was placed in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. Under the terms of the program, Nichushkin will be suspended without pay for a minimum of six months and then will be eligible to apply for reinstatement. “Val is obviously struggling with something," Colorado coach Jared Bednar said.