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The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1996 and 2001. The franchise was founded in Quebec and were the Quebec Nordiques until moving to Colorado in 1995. The Avalanche have won eight division titles and went to the playoffs in each of their first 10 seasons in Denver, with the streak ending in 2007. The Avalanche are the only team in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup their first season after a re-location.

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Dallas Stars center Mike Ribeiro (63) tries to put in a rebound as Colorado Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson (41) and defenseman Kyle Cumiskey (10) defend during a 6-on-4 power play in the third period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2010 in Dallas. Colorado won 5-3.

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Dallas Stars center Mike Ribeiro (63) tries to put in a rebound as Colorado Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson (41) and defenseman Kyle Cumiskey (10) defend during a 6-on-4 power play in the third period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2010 in Dallas. Colorado won 5-3.

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Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) watches as Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny celebrates scoring in the third period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Dallas. Stastny had two goals in the game as Colorado won 5-3.

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Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) watches as Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny celebrates scoring in the third period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Dallas. Stastny had two goals in the game as Colorado won 5-3.

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Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) watches as Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny celebrates scoring in the third period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Dallas. Stastny had two goals in the game as Colorado won 5-3.

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Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) watches as Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny celebrates scoring in the third period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Dallas. Stastny had two goals in the game as Colorado won 5-3.

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Colorado Avalanche right wing Chris Stewart (25) scores a goal as Dallas Stars goalie Marty Turco (35) dives in the second period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Dallas.

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Colorado Avalanche right wing Chris Stewart (25) scores a goal as Dallas Stars goalie Marty Turco (35) dives in the second period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Dallas.

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Colorado Avalanche center Matt Hendricks, left, and Dallas Stars right wing Brandon Segal (24) fight in the second period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Dallas.

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Colorado Avalanche center Matt Hendricks, left, and Dallas Stars right wing Brandon Segal (24) fight in the second period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Dallas.

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Dallas Stars defenseman Mark Fistric (28) and right wing Brandon Segal (24) celebrate a goal by Segal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Dallas. Segal had two goals in the second period.

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Dallas Stars defenseman Mark Fistric (28) and right wing Brandon Segal (24) celebrate a goal by Segal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Dallas. Segal had two goals in the second period.

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Dallas Stars goalie Marty Turco (35) skates past as Colorado Avalanche right wing Milan Hejduk (23), of the Czech Rebublic; right wing Darcy Tucker (16) and left wing T.J. Galiardi celebrate Tucker's goal in the second period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Dallas.

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Dallas Stars goalie Marty Turco (35) skates past as Colorado Avalanche right wing Milan Hejduk (23), of the Czech Rebublic; right wing Darcy Tucker (16) and left wing T.J. Galiardi celebrate Tucker's goal in the second period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Dallas.

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Dallas Stars' Jeff Woywitka (44) and Trevor Daley (6) watch as Stars goalie Marty Turco makes a save in the first period during an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, March 14, 2010 in Dallas.

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Dallas Stars' Jeff Woywitka (44) and Trevor Daley (6) watch as Stars goalie Marty Turco makes a save in the first period during an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, March 14, 2010 in Dallas.

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Colorado Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson makes a save in the first period during an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars on Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Dallas.

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Colorado Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson makes a save in the first period during an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars on Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Dallas.

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Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) scores a goal as Colorado Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson (41), defenseman Kyle Quincey, and defenseman Scott Hannan (22) defend in the first period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Dallas.

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Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) scores a goal as Colorado Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson (41), defenseman Kyle Quincey, and defenseman Scott Hannan (22) defend in the first period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Dallas.

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Colorado Avalanche defenseman Kyle Quincey, left, goalie Craig Anderson (41), and defenseman Scott Hannan (22) defend as Dallas Stars left wing James Neal passes the puck for an assist on a goal in the first period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Dallas.

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Colorado Avalanche defenseman Kyle Quincey, left, goalie Craig Anderson (41), and defenseman Scott Hannan (22) defend as Dallas Stars left wing James Neal passes the puck for an assist on a goal in the first period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Dallas.

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Dallas Stars goalie Marty Turco (35) gives up a goal as Stars defenseman Trevor Daley watches in the first period during an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Dallas.

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Dallas Stars goalie Marty Turco (35) gives up a goal as Stars defenseman Trevor Daley watches in the first period during an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Dallas.

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Florida Panthers goalie Tomas Vokoun, front, of the Czech Republic, makes a glove save of a shot off the stick of Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny in the third period of the Avalanche's 3-0 victory in an NHL hockey game in Denver on Thursday, March 11, 2010. Stastny scored two goals in the second period to lead the Avalanche to the win.

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Florida Panthers goalie Tomas Vokoun, front, of the Czech Republic, makes a glove save of a shot off the stick of Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny in the third period of the Avalanche's 3-0 victory in an NHL hockey game in Denver on Thursday, March 11, 2010. Stastny scored two goals in the second period to lead the Avalanche to the win.

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Colorado Avalanche center Matt Hendricks, front, celebrates scoring a goal with teammate Ryan O'Reilly, center, as Florida Panthers goalie Tomas Vokoun, of the Czech Republic, looks on in the third period of the Avalanche's 3-0 victory in an NHL hockey game in Denver on Thursday, March 11, 2010.

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Colorado Avalanche center Matt Hendricks, front, celebrates scoring a goal with teammate Ryan O'Reilly, center, as Florida Panthers goalie Tomas Vokoun, of the Czech Republic, looks on in the third period of the Avalanche's 3-0 victory in an NHL hockey game in Denver on Thursday, March 11, 2010.

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Colorado Avalanche center Matt Hendricks, front, puts the puck in for a score past Florida Panthers goalie Tomas Vokoun, of the Czech Republic, in the third period of the Avalanche's 3-0 victory in an NHL hockey game in Denver on Thursday, March 11, 2010.

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Colorado Avalanche center Matt Hendricks, front, puts the puck in for a score past Florida Panthers goalie Tomas Vokoun, of the Czech Republic, in the third period of the Avalanche's 3-0 victory in an NHL hockey game in Denver on Thursday, March 11, 2010.

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Colorado Avalanche defenseman Kyle Cumiskey, right, clears the puck as Florida Panthers center Michael Frolik, of the Czech Republic, pursues in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Thursday, March 11, 2010.

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Colorado Avalanche defenseman Kyle Cumiskey, right, clears the puck as Florida Panthers center Michael Frolik, of the Czech Republic, pursues in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Thursday, March 11, 2010.

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Florida Panthers left winger Rostislav Olesz (85), of the Czech Republic, is hit by Colorado Avalanche defenseman John-Michael Liles as Avalanche center Kevin Porter, right, trails the play in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Thursday, March 11, 2010.

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Florida Panthers left winger Rostislav Olesz (85), of the Czech Republic, is hit by Colorado Avalanche defenseman John-Michael Liles as Avalanche center Kevin Porter, right, trails the play in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Thursday, March 11, 2010.

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Florida Panthers defenseman Keith Ballard, front, runs Colorado Avalanche center Kevin Porter into the boards in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Thursday, March 11, 2010.

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Florida Panthers defenseman Keith Ballard, front, runs Colorado Avalanche center Kevin Porter into the boards in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Thursday, March 11, 2010.

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Colorado Avalanche center Stephane Yelle, center, loses control of the puck in the corner as Florida Panthers defenseman Jason Garrison, left, and center Shawn Matthias defend in the third period of the Avalanche's 3-0 victory in an NHL hockey game in Denver on Thursday, March 11, 2010.

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Colorado Avalanche center Stephane Yelle, center, loses control of the puck in the corner as Florida Panthers defenseman Jason Garrison, left, and center Shawn Matthias defend in the third period of the Avalanche's 3-0 victory in an NHL hockey game in Denver on Thursday, March 11, 2010.

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Florida Panthers center Gregory Campbell, right, squares off for a fight with Colorado Avalanche left winger Cody McLeod in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Thursday, March 11, 2010.

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Florida Panthers center Gregory Campbell, right, squares off for a fight with Colorado Avalanche left winger Cody McLeod in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Thursday, March 11, 2010.

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"It was good for Darcy, because he stepped up. and he gave us some good minutes ... He did a good job filling in. When those guys went down, we basically went to three lines and rotated (Kevin) Porter a little bit, but Darcy..."


Joe Sacco Mar 15 2010 5:57 AM from Denver Post

"We went down to 10 forwards pretty quickly in the game, and that doesn't make it easy on the bench ... Both guys got banged up on their first shifts, really. We'll know more (today) about those guys."


Joe Sacco Mar 15 2010 5:57 AM from Denver Post

"I personally felt Kip had played a full game already"


Brent Sutter Mar 15 2010 5:33 AM from Globe and Mail

"If we have that attitude, we're as good as dead"


Brenden Morrow Mar 15 2010 5:23 AM from Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"We let them back in the game. We took penalties and did other little things that gave them a chance"


Jonathan Toews Mar 15 2010 5:22 AM from The Sports Network

"We were aware of their starts. They just do a really good job at the beginning of the game ... Once it got to 3-0, Jose shut the door to give us a chance."


Brooks Laich Mar 15 2010 5:22 AM from The Sports Network

"Anderson's been one of their MVPs"


Brenden Morrow Mar 14 2010 11:42 PM from Sports Illustrated

"Our goaltending was outstanding this afternoon, just like it's been all season"


Joe Sacco Mar 14 2010 11:42 PM from Sports Illustrated

"You know we have to gain some ground here if we want to get back in the playoffs. Unfortunately you can't do that unless you win"


Marty Turco Mar 14 2010 5:29 PM from Miami Herald

"We've bounced back well all year"


Paul Stastny Mar 14 2010 5:29 PM from Miami Herald
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Dallas Stars center Mike Ribeiro (63) tries to put in a rebound as Colorado Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson (41) and defenseman Kyle Cumiskey (10) defend during a 6-on-4 power play in the third period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2010 in Dallas. Colorado won 5-3.

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Dallas Stars center Mike Ribeiro (63) tries to put in a rebound as Colorado Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson (41) and defenseman Kyle Cumiskey (10) defend during a 6-on-4 power play in the third period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2010 in Dallas. Colorado won 5-3.

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Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) watches as Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny celebrates scoring in the third period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Dallas. Stastny had two goals in the game as Colorado won 5-3.

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Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) watches as Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny celebrates scoring in the third period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Dallas. Stastny had two goals in the game as Colorado won 5-3.

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Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) watches as Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny celebrates scoring in the third period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Dallas. Stastny had two goals in the game as Colorado won 5-3.

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Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) watches as Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny celebrates scoring in the third period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Dallas. Stastny had two goals in the game as Colorado won 5-3.

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Colorado Avalanche right wing Chris Stewart (25) scores a goal as Dallas Stars goalie Marty Turco (35) dives in the second period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Dallas.

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Colorado Avalanche right wing Chris Stewart (25) scores a goal as Dallas Stars goalie Marty Turco (35) dives in the second period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Dallas.

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Colorado Avalanche center Matt Hendricks, left, and Dallas Stars right wing Brandon Segal (24) fight in the second period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Dallas.

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Colorado Avalanche center Matt Hendricks, left, and Dallas Stars right wing Brandon Segal (24) fight in the second period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Dallas.

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