Penguins Look to Outrun Avalanche

The Pittsburgh Penguins (6-4-1) head into game 2 of a 4-game road trip on Thursday night with a stop in Denver to take on the streaking Colorado Avalanche (7-4-0). After notching a win against a depleted Wild on Tuesday, the Penguins will be looking to capitalize off the momentum gained in Minnesota to win their 2nd straight game and their 4th straight road game. They will have their work cut out for them as they take on the Avs, who have not yet lost a game at home this season. Colorado is in the midst of a 3-game winning streak having beat Minnesota 3-1 on Sunday, and improved to 5-0-0 at the Pepsi Center for the first time since moving from Quebec in 1995. Avs' Winger Ryan Smyth, acquired via free agency over the offseason, has 7-points (3G, 4A) in the last 4 home games and has been spark behind Colorado's red hot home start. Joe Sakic, who has 5-points (1G, 4A) in the last 5 games, has excelled against....click the link to read the rest of the article.