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| Avs defeat Oilers, climb into first place in Northwest |
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03/14/2008 |
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| Denver, CO (MySportsbook) - Jaroslav Hlinka and Tyler Arnason each posted a goal and an assist as the Colorado Avalanche pounded the Edmonton Oilers, 5-1, to take over sole possession of first place in the crowded Northwest Division. Jeff Finger, David Jones and Wojtek Wolski also scored for the Avs, who have won eight of nine overall and six straight on home ice. Peter Budaj stopped 23-of-24 shots to pick up the win. The victory improved Colorado's record to 39-27-6 (84 points), two points ahead of Minnesota |
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| Turco perfect as Stars clip Avalanche |
NHL Hockey |
03/09/2008 |
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| Dallas, TX (MySportsbook) - Marty Turco saved all 19 shots that he faced for his third shoutout of the season and 33rd career whitewash, to lead the Dallas Stars over the Colorado Avalanche, 3-0, in the back end of a home-and-home set. Colorado posted a 3-1 win in Denver on Saturday. Brad Richards scored a goal and had as assist for the Stars, who snapped a three-game losing streak. It was Richards' first goal since Dallas acquired him on February 26 from Tampa Bay. Stu Barnes and Stephane Robidas each lit the |
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| Streaking Avs take aim at home-and-home sweep in Dallas |
NHL Hockey |
03/09/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Colorado Avalanche will aim for their seventh straight victory tonight, when they visit the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center for the finale of a home-and-home series. The Avalanche notched their sixth consecutive win Saturday afternoon against the visiting Stars. It's the longest winning streak for Colorado since rattling off eight victories in a row during the 2005-06 campaign. Colorado comes into Sunday's action locked into a three-way tie for first place in the Northwest Divisio |
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| Forsberg helps Avs to sixth straight win |
NHL Hockey |
03/08/2008 |
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| Denver, CO (MySportsbook) - Andrew Brunette scored the game winning goal, while Peter Forsberg picked up two assists for his first points since returning to the NHL, to help the Colorado Avalanche defeat the Dallas Stars, 3-1, in the front end of a home-and-home set at the Pepsi Center. Scott Hannan and Paul Stastny each lit the lamp for the Avalanche, who have won six games in a row. Jose Theodore picked up the win after stopping 25- of-26 shots. Colorado now has 80 points and is tied with Calgary and Minneso |
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| Avs and Stars open home-and-home set in Denver |
NHL Hockey |
03/08/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The rolling Colorado Avalanche will aim for their sixth consecutive victory this afternoon, when they welcome the Dallas Stars to the Pepsi Center for the opener of a home-and-home series. The Stars and Avs will meet again Sunday night in Dallas to complete the season series. The clubs have split the first two encounters this year, but Dallas has taken eight of nine and nine of the last 11 meetings overall. Colorado's five-game winning streak has vaulted the club into the Western Conference pl |
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| Theodore, Avs stifle Ducks |
NHL Hockey |
03/07/2008 |
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| Denver, CO (MySportsbook) - Jose Theodore stopped 27 shots to record his second shutout of the season and 25th of his career, as the Colorado Avalanche blanked the Anaheim Ducks, 1-0, at the Pepsi Center. Wojtek Wolski scored for the Avalanche, who have won a season-high five straight games. Andrew Brunette and Paul Stastny collected the helpers. Colorado is in seventh place in the Western Conference with 78 points, but trail idle Calgary and Minnesota, which lost 3-2 at Carolina on Thursday, for first place i |
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| Fine flock: Ducks battle Avalanche |
NHL Hockey |
03/06/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Anaheim Ducks will try to get back on the right track tonight, as they visit the Colorado Avalanche in a battle between playoff contenders at the Pepsi Center. The defending Stanley Cup champion Ducks had won six straight and 11 of 12 games before getting shut out in Chicago on Wednesday evening. Anaheim was trying to match its franchise record with a seventh consecutive victory. The Ducks have 83 points on the year and are fifth in the Western Conference standings, just one point behind S |
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| Forsberg returns, Avs keep winning |
NHL Hockey |
03/05/2008 |
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| Denver, CO (MySportsbook) - John-Michael Liles' third-period goal proved to be the game-winner, as the Colorado Avalanche edged the Vancouver Canucks, 2-1, at Pepsi Center. Paul Stastny also tallied for the Avalanche, who have won four straight, matching their season high (October 23 to November 1). Andrew Brunette collected two assists, while Jose Theodore stopped 26-of-27 shots to pick up his 20th win of the season. Center Peter Forsberg made his long-awaited debut for Colorado, registering three shots in 19 |
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| Forsberg set for second act with Avalanche |
NHL Hockey |
03/04/2008 |
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| Denver, CO (MySportsbook) - Peter Forsberg announced that he will make his return to NHL action with the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night as the club takes on division-rival Vancouver at Pepsi Center. Forsberg returns to the ice with the team he won two Stanley Cups with, as the All-Star forward signed with the Avalanche last week. He had spent the time since the end of last season in Sweden trying to rehabilitate from his foot and ankle problems. Signed as a free agent by Philadelphia prior to the start of |
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| Avalanche's Smyth, Svatos out indefinitely |
NHL Hockey |
03/02/2008 |
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| Denver, CO (MySportsbook) - Colorado Avalanche forwards Ryan Smyth and Marek Svatos will be out indefinitely after both suffered injuries in Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Kings. Smyth left during the second period with a concussion, while Svatos suffered a knee injury. Los Angeles defenseman Jack Johnson drove Smyth hard into the glass at the end of the Colorado bench. Smyth's helmet popped off and he fell to the ice, where he laid motionless for several minutes as trainers attended to him. Smyth appeared to |
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