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Sakic out at least six weeks Wed Dec  3 14:46:13 2008 EST
Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Colorado Avalanche center Joe Sakic will miss at least the next six weeks while receiving treatment for a herniated disc in his back. Sakic sustained the injury on his first shift of the November 28 game at Phoenix and did not return. "He'll continue to be monitored by our medical staff who will prescribe a treatment regimen that will hopefully allow Joe to be back playing as quickly as possible," said Avalanche general manager Francois Giguere. "Our team physician
Wild continue homestand vs. Blues Wed Dec  3 11:11:09 2008 EST
(Sports Network) - The Minnesota Wild continue a three-game homestand tonight with a visit by the St. Louis Blues to Xcel Energy Center. The Wild began the residency with a 6-5 setback to the Colorado Avalanche. on Saturday. The loss was Minnesota's fourth in its last six as the host. Pierre-Marc Bouchard had two goals and an assist while Mikko Koivu had two assists and a goal for Minnesota, which had won two straight and three of its last four games coming in. The Wild continue to click on the
Avs aim to end Minnesota drought Mon Dec  1 11:09:22 2008 EST
(Sports Network) - The Colorado Avalanche will try to halt a five-game losing streak in Minnesota, where they play the Wild tonight at Xcel Energy Center. The Avalanche haven't won in Minnesota since a 2-1 shootout victory on January 6, 2007. The Wild's success over the Avalanche hasn't been limited to just St. Paul either, as they have won six of their last nine overall versus Colorado. Colorado lost a 3-1 home decision to the Wild back on November 6. Peter Budaj allowed three goals on 20 shot
Avs recall MacKenzie from Lake Erie Sun Nov 30 16:35:37 2008 EST
Denver, CO (Sports Network) - The Colorado Avalanche recalled defenseman Aaron MacKenzie from their American Hockey league affiliate, the Lake Erie Monsters. This is the 6-foot-0, 193-pound MacKenzie's first NHL call-up after scoring three goals and three assists in 16 games with the Monsters.
Avs place Foote on IR Sat Nov 29 13:31:38 2008 EST
Denver, CO (Sports Network) - The Colorado Avalanche placed defenseman Adam Foote on injured reserve, retroactive to November 22, on Saturday. Foote is suffering from upper back and knee injuries and has just one assist in 19 games this season. The 37-year-old veteran was checked from behind by the Kings' John Zeiler late in the second period of last Saturday's 4-3 shootout victory over Los Angeles. Foote was motionless on the ice momentarily before eventually skating off hesitantly under his o
Struggling Lightning make a stop in Colorado Sat Nov 29 11:14:57 2008 EST
(Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Lightning will try for just their second win in the seventh game since the firing of head coach Barry Melrose when they visit the Colorado Avalanche for tonight's matchup at the Pepsi Center. The Lightning axed Melrose after a loss to Detroit on November 13 and are 1-2-3 under interim head coach Rick Tocchet. Tampa has lost eight of nine and 10 of its last 12 contests overall. Tampa Bay's third straight setback came Friday afternoon in Minnesota, as Mikko Koivu
Oilers slide into St. Louis Sat Nov 29 10:59:28 2008 EST
ts. The 25-year-old's point total is seven more than his next closest teammate. He has two goals and 17 assists in 19 career meetings with the Blues. St. Louis had a three-game winning streak snapped on Wednesday thanks to a 3-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Manny Legace allowed three goals on 28 shots, while Keith Tkachuk scored the Blues' lone goal. St. Louis had a four-minute power play late in the third period, but failed to draw closer on the scoreboard because of some big saves by Colora
Tellqvist, Coyotes edge Avs Fri Nov 28 19:07:13 2008 EST
Glendale, AZ (Sports Network) - Mikael Tellqvist made 37 saves to help lead the Phoenix Coyotes to a 2-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche. Derek Morris and Kevin Porter each scored a goal for the Coyotes, who have won their last two games on the heels of a six-game losing streak. "Big four points, we needed those four points the last two games," said Tellqvist. "We battled hard and to get the two points is real important to us." Ryan Smyth scored the lone goal while Peter Budaj gave up two goals
Coyotes shoot for consecutive wins in home test versus Avs Fri Nov 28 11:12:07 2008 EST
(Sports Network) - Now that the Phoenix Coyotes have halted a six-game losing streak, the team will try to post back-to-back victories when they host the Colorado Avalanche in this afternoon's matchup at Jobing.com Arena. The Coyotes ended their longest losing streak since the 2006-07 season by edging the Blue Jackets in Columbus on Wednesday night. Viktor Tikhonov's goal with 2:32 left in the game lifted Phoenix to the 3-2 decision at Nationwide Arena -- the site of the Coyotes' previous win,
Budaj, Avs halt Blues winning streak Wed Nov 26 23:57:09 2008 EST
Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Ian Laperriere and Daniel Tjarnqvist both registered a goal and an assist, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues at the Pepsi Center. Ryan Smyth added a power-play marker and Peter Budaj stopped 21 shots for the Avalanche, who have won two of their last three games. "When the team struggles, we need to work harder and dirtier," Laperriere said. "Tonight we were cycling and keeping possession of the puck. We need the two points. We
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