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.

Toskala wins in return as Ponikarovsky leads Leafs with 2 goals

Vesa Toskala made 22 saves in his first start since Nov. 23 as the Leafs beat the Thrashers 5-2.

Crosby's 3 points spur Penguins past Avs for sixth win in last seven

Sidney Crosby had two goals and an assist for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who won for the sixth time in seven games by beating the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 on Thursday night.

Anderson stops 34 as old and new unite to propel Avs past Flames

Ryan Wilson scored his first NHL goal and added an assist, Milan Hejduk got the game-winner and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Tuesday night.

Sharp's quick backhander the difference in SO to lead Hawks over Avs

Patrick Sharp scored in the third shootout round Wednesday night, lifting the Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche -- the third straight game between the teams decided in a tiebreaker.

Tucker back after concussion

The Colorado Avalanche have activated forward Darcy Tucker from the injured reserve list.

Avalanche-Blackhawks Preview

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Hejduk, Budaj lead Avalanche to easy victory over Coyotes

Milan Hejduk had two goals and an assist, and Peter Budaj -- recovered from swine flu -- stopped 28 shots in his first start of the season, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-1 victoruy over the Phoenix Coyotes on Wednesday night.

Columbus Blue Jackets' R.J. Umberger, left, takes a shot as Colorado Avalanche's Darcy Tucker defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, in Columbus...

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jay McKee, top, collides with Colorado Avalanche's Darcy Tucker (16) in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009...