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Avalanche Previews
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01.28.071/28 Avalanche @ Red WingsGame 3 of the season series tonight, with the Avs desperate to keep pace in the West. Colorado has 14 points in the last 10 games...but hasn't made up any ground with the other NW teams riding hot streaks of their own. Jose Theodore gets the start tonight, his first in 13 games. Colorado is 1-0-1 against the Red Wings this season, losing 4-3 in a SO in Game 42, and beating the Wings 3-1 in game 47. Colorado has 1 PP goal and 1 SH goal against the Wings and have given up 2 PP goals to Detroit. The game features ...
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01.26.071/26 Coyotes at AvalancheColorado returns from the All-Star break tonight, welcoming the Phoenix Coyotes back to town. The Avs beat Phoenix 9 days ago 4-3, in a game that really wasn't as close as the score indicated. Currently in the West, the Avs are in 9th and the 'Yotes are in 11th 7. Calgary 56 pts 8. Minnesota 54 pts 9. Colorado 51 pts 10. Edmonton 50 pts 11. Phoenix 46 pts. all 5 of these teams are in action tonight, with Calgary and Minnesota facing each other. D Jordan Leopold is expected to return tonight after missing 17 games with a groin pull. D Kyle Cumiskey was sent down to ...
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01.20.07Preview: Red Wings at Avalanche (1/20)The Avs play a key game tonight, as the welcome the Detroit Red Wings to town. It's the last game before the All-Star Break, and Colorado desperately needs points to stay in the playoff hunt. Detroit won the previous meeting 4-3 in a shootout, a game that probably will mark the official beginning of the Peter Budaj era in Colorado. Without his play, the Avs wouldn't have gotten a point. Not surprisingly, he will start tonight, his 11th straight start. There had been reports that D Jordan Leopold might return tonight, which seems odd considering the Avs have a 5-day break ...
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01.17.071/17 Coyotes at AvalancheTonight's game features two teams on the outside of the playoff race - the Avs are currently 10th in the West and the Coyotes are 11th. The next few weeks are probably crucial to both teams' playoff chances. The Coyote's might be a cure for whatever is ailing the Avs anemic offense of late - Phoenix has given up the 2nd most goals in the Western Conference. You also might see some powerplay goals - Phoenix and Colorado rank a dismal 27th and 28th on the penalty kill, respectively. On the powerplay, the Avs rank 7th in the league, with the ...
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01.13.07Preview: Avalanche at DucksColorado takes on the team formerly known as the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim tonight. Peter Budaj will get the start, according to the Rocky Mountain News. Patrice Brisebois (back) is listed as day to day. Brad Richardson was recalled on Friday with Ben Guite reassigned to Albany (AHL). Colorado won the previous meeting agains the Ducks 3-2 in a shootout, with the line of Arnason, McLean and Laperriere contributing 3 EV points and notching a +4. Richardson also contributed a goal, his most recent of the season. He has just 3 assists in 14 games since that game. Anaheim will be without ...
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01.11.071/11 Flames @ AvalancheAlex Tanguay makes his return to Denver, as the Flames roll into town tonight. It's the 2nd meeting of the clubs - Calgary dominated the last game 5-2. Jose Theodore played that game, but since then, Peter Budaj has started 12 out of 18 games (2.52 GAA) and the Avs are a respectable 10-7-1. Budaj starts, according to the Rocky Mountain News. Brisebois (back) is listed as doubtful, meaning the Avs lineup will probably look pretty much the same as it did against Detroit. The Flames will be without Jarome Iginla, Chuck Kobasew, Darren McCarty and Richie Regehr. Forward Marcus Nilson ...
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01.09.07Pregame: Red Wings @ AvalancheWithout Liles, the Colorado Avalanche begin a key stretch. In the next 6 games before the All-Star break, the Avs play Detroit, Calgary, Anaheim, San Jose, Phoenix and Detroit again. 5 of those 6 teams are above the Avs in the standings (and, theoretically, Pheonix could be by the time that game rolls around). The Avs have a 3 game winning streak (and the Wings a 3 game losing streak). In the last 12 games, Colorado is 8-4 with Budaj (tonight's projected starter) at 7-2. Brisebois (back) is still out and it doesn't sound like the Avs plan to recall anyone from ...
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01.05.07Pregame: Lightning at Avalanchequickly...Avs welcome the Salary Cap Disasters...er, the Lightning into town tonight. Peter Budaj starts for the Avs. Brett McLean is scheduled to return, Brisebois is still out. As most probably already know, Brad Richardson was sent down earlier this week and Ben Guite was recalled (he will wear #28). I think Richardson has gotten a bit of the Sauer treatment by Joel Quenneville. Maybe the time in Albany will help him find his scoring touch...hard to do that stuck on the 4th line.
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12.29.06Blues / Avs previewColorado lines up against the Blues tonight...if Blizzard 2.0 doesn't wipe out another game. The teams meet again Saturday in St Louis. The teams have split the previous two matchups, each by a 4-1 margin. The Blues are in Denver (they flew in early to beat the snow), so the status of the game will depend solely on the snow. Not surprisingly, Peter Budaj will be in net tonight. Patrice Brisebois is out (back), and Marek Svatos is expected to return (groin). With Brisebois out and Leopold still out, Colorado has recalled defenseman Kyle Cumiskey from Albany. Cumiskey, a puck-moving defenseman said ...
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12.27.06Avs / Stars PreviewThe first place Colorado Avalanche (that sounds nice) host the Stars tonight. Avs are 0-1-1 against the Stars this year, losing 3-2 in OT in Game 1 and 5-4 in Game 21. In both games, Colorado blew a 2-0 lead. According to the Denver Post, Jose Theodore gets the start, his 2nd straight (and 2nd this year against the Stars). Marek Svatos (groin) will miss his 3rd straight game, and 4th out of the last 5. For the Stars, Mike Modano is questionable and Steve Ott is out. The Avs have allowed just 4 PP goals in the last 9 games, and ...
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