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Penalty-killing: Not so much for Avs in 5-3 loss to Minnesota Wild

It is becoming a misnomer again to call it the "Avalanche penalty-killing unit."
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Avs hope going back to basics will help With upcoming games against the Wild on tap, Colorado players would like to see full 60-minute efforts.

If the Avalanche could put out a Twitter post of its choosing later today, it might read something like: "Coming back from Minny now, with 2 pts in pockets. Played our game finally, good 60 min. effrt by the boyz in tough bldg. Holla back."
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Sacco steamed by start against Predators

A point was gained and first place maintained. But that wasn't much solace to Avalanche coach Joe Sacco, who is getting tired of talking about slow starts and shaky endings for his team.
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Hensick's future appears cloudy

There was a time when T.J. Hensick's future was a subject of optimistic, happy talk around Avalanche headquarters. It's possible there is no future with the team for the young center now.
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Avalanche Jones' game now has consistency

There are times when David Jones' game can be as generic as his name. Then there are times, like Monday night, when he is DAVID JONES!
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Stastny breaks out in Avs' 5-4 win

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For those waiting for Paul Stastny to do more: The fourth-year Avalanche center had one of those games Monday night that hint he might be able to live up the expectations.
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Frei: Return to Denver "weird" to Laperriere

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Philadelphia is Ian Laperriere's fifth NHL team, so he has been through "first-game-back" nights before.
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Alumni Night crowd tips caps to Krupp

On its latest Alumni Night on Monday, the Avalanche honored former defenseman Uwe Krupp.
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Stastny stars again as Avs win 5-4

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For those waiting for Paul Stastny to do more: The fourth-year Avalanche center had one of those games Monday night that hint he might be able to live up to the expectations raised by his $33 million, five-year contract extension.
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Laperriere returns with Flyers

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Philadelphia is Ian Laperriere's fifth NHL team, so he has been through "first-game-back" nights before.
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Avs' Foote to miss Flyers game tonight

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Avalanche captain Adam Foote participated in the morning skate today, but coach Joe Sacco confirmed that the veteran defenseman won't play tonight against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Pepsi
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Avs work through their trials

Three weeks ago, the Avalanche was 10-1-2, reveling in its status as the NHL's biggest surprise, and sitting in first place in the Northwest Division.
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Avs Mailbag: Grit gap growing wide

The Post's Avalanche writer responds to your questions in Adrian Dater's Avs Mailbag. In this installment, Adrian takes eight Q's, including one about the team's toughness.
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Avs keep eye on Fighting Sioux's Malone

As the Avalanche remains in first place, yet is coming back to earth, its drafted and unsigned prospects continue their seasons, mainly in major junior and NCAA hockey.
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Frei: Carle a good fit with Philadelphia

Since Matt Carle won the Hobey Baker Award as the NCAA's top hockey player in 2006 and departed the DU program after his junior season, the young defenseman has played for three NHL teams and been traded twice.
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Quick-healing Galiardi returns to the lineup

When T.J. Galiardi went down, he thought for sure his ankle was broken again. It wasn't, but the Avalanche still said Galiardi might miss six weeks with a severe sprain.
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Third period a problem for Avs

They still carry the title of "first place team." They still can rightly be classified as a "major NHL surprise," with the calendar nearing December.
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Avs Liles, Galiardi return to lineup tonight

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — The Avalanche tonight will get two key regulars back to its lineup — defenseman John-Michael Liles and forward T.
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Wilson's hit on Oiler is headed for debate

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When Avalanche defenseman Ryan Wilson drilled Edmonton Oilers captain Ethan Moreau with a big hit to the head Wednesday, it touched off approximately the 10,000th debate on the "head shots" topic this NHL season.
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Sullen Budaj takes blame for loss to Oilers

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On a night when Avalanche goalie Peter Budaj fought the puck, the puck emerged the decisive victor.
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Defenseman Preissing fills in for injured Foote

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Avalanche captain Adam Foote hoped to play Wednesday night against the Oilers, but was held out as a precaution with a jaw injury.
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Bradley,Ovie spark Caps

Matt Bradley bounced back from having his face bloodied in a first-period fight to net the winning goal with 4:51 left, and Alex Ovechkin also scored in his return from injury to lift the Washington Capitals to a 4-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
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Bradley,Ovie spark Caps

Matt Bradley bounced back from having his face bloodied in a first-period fight to net the winning goal with 4:51 left, and Alex Ovechkin also scored in his return from injury to lift the Washington Capitals to a 4-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
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Bradley,Ovie spark Caps

Matt Bradley bounced back from having his face bloodied in a first-period fight to net the winning goal with 4:51 left, and Alex Ovechkin also scored in his return from injury to lift the Washington Capitals to a 4-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
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Bradley,Ovie spark Caps

Matt Bradley bounced back from having his face bloodied in a first-period fight to net the winning goal with 4:51 left, and Alex Ovechkin also scored in his return from injury to lift the Washington Capitals to a 4-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
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