Boulder Daily Camera · Oct 12, 2017
Nail Yakupov catching on quickly with Avalanche
The Avalanche's Alexander Kerfoot, left, celebrates his goal with right wing Alexander Nail Yakupov in the first period against the Bruins on Wednesday at Pepsi Center. (John Leyba / The Denver Post)
DENVER — Nail Yakupov entered the Avalanche's home opener Wednesday with a team-high two goals, and tied with Matt Duchene in scoring with three points. It's far too early to suggest the Russian winger is turning around what was once considered a can't-miss career, but he's certainly happy in Colorado.
"It is fun. It starts from the locker room, with the boys, and I think I have really good chemistry with everyone," said Yakupov, one of the Avs' four Russians.