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Avalanche hanging in playoff hunt despite up/down season

November 30, 2008

Despite a losing record, injuries to Joe Sakic and Adam Foote, and the 14th-worst offense in the 15-team Western Conference, the Avalanche remains very much in the hunt for a playoff berth, only two points removed from the eighth and final postseason position.

Avalanche report: Sakic, Foote not making road trip

December 1, 2008

The Avalanche will need to start making a move without Joe Sakic and Adam Foote. Neither is making the trip, and both will undergo further tests this week.

Raycroft picks up first win with Avs since Oct. 18

Raycroft picks up first win with Avs since Oct. 18

November 29, 2008

The Avalanche didn’t make it easy on itself Saturday night but held on for a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Pepsi Center. Photo gallery

Avs put Foote on IR

Avs put Foote on IR

November 29, 2008

The Avalanche today placed defenseman Adam Foote on the injured reserve list and recalled defenseman Aaron MacKenzie from the Lake Erie Monsters in the American Hockey League.

Rage, Eagles win in CHL

November 29, 2008

Aaron Davis scored a power-play goal with 2:25 remaining to lift the Broomfield-based Rocky Mountain Rage to a 5-4 road win against the Amarillo Gorillas in a Central Hockey League game.

Avalanche report: Budaj chasing 70

November 29, 2008

Avalanche goalie Peter Budaj has started 12 games in a row and appeared in 20 of the team's first 22 overall. That puts him on pace to play more than 70 games - territory typically reserved for goalies such as Martin Brodeur, Roberto Luongo and Miikka Kiprusoff.

Sakic's outing short-lived in loss

Sakic's outing short-lived in loss

November 28, 2008

Joe Sakic's on-again, off-again back problem resurfaced Friday as he lasted only one 28-second shift before heading to the dressing room at Jobing.com Arena. Without their leader, the Avs put up a fight against Phoenix but were done in by missed opportunities and a hot goaltender during a 2-1 loss to the Coyotes. Photo gallery

SADOWSKI: Hits, misses – and the Avs

SADOWSKI: Hits, misses – and the Avs

November 27, 2008

Now that we've reached the quarter pole in the NHL season, it's time to look at some of the league's hits and misses.

Foote, Liles out for Avs vs. Phoenix

November 27, 2008

Injured Avalanche defensemen Adam Foote and John-Michael Liles did not practice today and did not travel with the team for its game Friday against the Phoenix Coyotes.

Reeder leads way as Eagles defeat Rage

November 27, 2008

Konrad Reeder's two goals helped the Colorado Eagles to a 6-4 victory against the Rocky Mountain Rage in a Central Hockey League game Wednesday night at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland.

Avalanche report: Stastny vs. Stastny gets testy

November 26, 2008

The Stastny brothers - Paul for the Avalanche and Yan for the Blues - faced off in an NHL game for the first time and got a little testy during a scrum in front of St. Louis goalie Manny Legace.

Avalanche wins in Sakic's return

Avalanche wins in Sakic's return

November 26, 2008

Joe Sakic's teammates gave Avalanche fans more reason to cheer at the Pepsi Center in a 3-1 win against the St. Louis Blues, with Ian Laperriere and Daniel Tjarnqvist each collecting a goal and an assist and Ryan Smyth delivering a power-play goal. Photo gallery

Avs forward Tucker sidelined about a month by knee

Avs forward Tucker sidelined about a month by knee

November 25, 2008

Avalanche left wing Darcy Tucker is expected to be sidelined for about four weeks because of a sprained left knee, the team announced Tuesday.

Avs place Tucker on injured reserve, recall Cumiskey

Avs place Tucker on injured reserve, recall Cumiskey

November 25, 2008

The Colorado Avalanche placed forward Darcy Tucker on injured reserve on Tuesday with a knee injury he suffered against the Anaheim Ducks the night before.

Avalanche report: Foote hobbling

November 25, 2008

Avalanche defenseman Adam Foote still has some neck and back issues after getting checked from behind Saturday in Los Angeles and was scratched from the lineup.

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2008 NHL predictions

EasternRick SadowskiAaron J. Lopez
AtlanticPittsburghN.Y. Rangers
NortheastMontrealBuffalo
SoutheastWashington Carolina
WesternRick SadowskiAaron J. Lopez
CentralDetroitDetroit
NorthwestMinnesotaEdmonton
PacificSan JoseSan Jose
ChampionsRick SadowskiAaron J. Lopez
WesternDetroitDetroit
EasternPittsburghBuffalo
Stanley CupDetroitDetroit
AwardsRick SadowskiAaron J. Lopez
Hart (MVP)Sidney Crosby, PittsburghJarome Iginla, Calgary
Art Ross (points leader)Sidney Crosby, PittsburghSidney Crosby, Pittsburgh
Calder (rookie)Steven Stamkos, Tampa BayKyle Turris, Phoenix
Norris (defenseman)Nicklas Lidstrom, DetroitNicklas Lidstrom, Detroit
Vezina (goalie)Evgeni Nabokov, San JoseCarey Price, Montreal
Jack Adams (coach)Guy Carbonneau, MontrealLindy Ruff, Buffalo
Selke (defensive forward)John Madden, New JerseyJere Lehtinen, Dallas
Lady Byng (sportsmanship)Henrik Zetterberg, DetroitDaniel Alfredsson, Ottawa
Rocket Richard (goals)Alex Ovechkin, WashingtonAlex Ovechkin, Washington

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