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.

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...