The Weekly Best for 12/8

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Budaj stops 35, Stewart nets 2 in Avs' blanking of Blues

Peter Budaj stopped 35 shots, Chris Stewart had two goals and an assist and the Avalanche ended a five-game trip with a 4-0 win over the Blues.

Kariya nets 2 in 3rd period, then McDonald, Boyes lift Blues in SO

The Blues got goals from Andy McDonald and Brad Boyes in the first two rounds of a shootout to beat the Kings 5-4 on Saturday.

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Blues rally to score shootout win over Sharks

T.J. Oshie and Andy McDonald scored in the shootout to give the St. Louis Blues a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.

'You can still see her smiling'

When Larry Pleau received the news, the first place he turned to was his team. And it was this hockey family that helped the Blues GM and his wife get through their darkest hour.

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Blues-Sharks Preview

PARIS - NOVEMBER 12: Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic in action during his match against Andy Murray of Great Britain during the ATP Masters Series at the Palais Omnisports De Paris-Bercy on...

Umberger scores three to help Jackets end 5-game slide

R.J. Umberger scored three goals for his second career hat trick to lead Columbus past the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Monday night, ending the Blue Jackets' five-game losing skid.

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Blues-Blue Jackets Preview

Bertuzzi's winner propels Red Wings past Blues in shootout

Todd Bertuzzi beat Chris Mason high with a backhander in the fourth round of the shootout to give the Detroit Red Wings a 4-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night.

Federer out of ATP Finals

Roger Federer has been eliminated from the ATP World Tour Finals after losing to Nikolay Davydenko 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 in the semifinals.

Mason turns away 37 Predator shots to help Blues win fourth game in last five

Chris Mason made 37 saves, and Brad Boyes, David Backes and Paul Kariya scored in the St. Louis Blues' 3-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday night.

Waxing and waning in the World Tour Finals

...done yet. The Fed Express pulled one out against the frustrating Fernando Verdasco, then crushed nemesis Andy Murray in their final two sets. Rafael Nadal was eliminated early -- without taking a set -- and the...

Del Potro squeaks into semifinals

Andy Murray wasted 12 of 13 break points before overcoming Fernando Verdasco 6-4, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3) Thursday to close in on a semifinal spot at the ATP World Tour Finals.