SB Nation Denver - Avalanche Vs. Ducks Final Score: Colorado Fails To Hold Lead, Falls 5-4https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48907/denver-fave.png2011-03-28T23:00:43-06:00http://denver.sbnation.com/rss/stream/18414002011-03-28T23:00:43-06:002011-03-28T23:00:43-06:00Avalanche Vs. Ducks Final Score: Colorado Loses Two-Goal Lead, Falls To Ducks, 5-4
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighhockey.com/">Colorado Avalanche</a> held a 2-0 lead at the end of the first period, but saw that evaporate into a 3-3 tie at the end of the second period. Two Anaheim power play goals in the third period gave the Ducks the lead before the Avs scored one in the final minute of play.</p>
<p>Ryan O'Reilly and <span>Matt Duchene</span> each scored a goal in the first period, for the latter his 27th of the season. There were eight penalties in the game, including four that game at the 16-minute mark for roughing. In the second period, <span>Teemu Selanne</span> scored the Ducks' first and third goals of the period, <span>Jason Blake</span> netting the other. Selanne's first goal came on a penalty shot because <span>John-Michael Liles</span> covered the puck while it was in the crease. <span>David Jones</span> scored the Avs goal in the second period.</p>
<p><span>Cam Fowler</span> scored at 2:49 in the third period for a power play goal and Selanne followed with another power play goal for the team's fifth and final goal. <span>Paul Stastny</span> scored Colorado's fourth goal with roughly 50 seconds left to play.</p>
<p><span>Brian Elliott</span> faced 42 shots and saved 37. <span>Ray Emery</span> stopped 31-of-35 shots.</p>
<p>The Avalanche (28-39-8, 64 points) are now on a three-game losing streak and will host the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ontheforecheck.com/">Nashville Predators</a> on Thursday. Including that game, there are seven games left in the season.</p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/colorado-avalanche/2011/3/28/2078139/avalanche-vs-ducks-final-score-colorado-loses-two-goal-lead-falls-toRuss Oates2011-03-28T15:48:06-06:002011-03-28T15:48:06-06:00Avalanche Vs. Ducks: Corey Perry's MVP Campaign Continues
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighhockey.com/">Colorado Avalanche</a> modest two game winning streak came to a grinding halt last week, with a tight loss to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/">Toronto Maple Leafs</a> and an embarrassing 4-1 loss at the hands of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.jewelsfromthecrown.com/">Los Angeles Kings</a>. They continue their run against playoff caliber teams as they face off against the white hot <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.anaheimcalling.com/">Anaheim Ducks</a>.</p>
<p><br>The Ducks are led by blossoming superstar <span>Corey Perry</span>, who is making a name for himself this season with a surprising offensive campaign. Not only does Perry lead the Ducks with 46 goals, but his 85 points put him into solid contention for the Hart Trophy. His recent surge -- with 17 points in the past 10 games -- has carried Anaheim into the Western Conference playoff picture, even despite their uncertain goaltending situation. Starting goalie <span>Jonas Hiller</span> has played well while healthy, but has missed significant time this season due to a chronic case of vertigo.</p>
<p>Colorado, on the other hand, continues to slide in the NHL standings. They are now solidly placed to pick second overall in this June's 2011 NHL Entry Draft, four points ahead of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silversevensens.com/">Ottawa Senators</a>. Only division-mate <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.coppernblue.com/">Edmonton Oilers</a> have garnered less points this season. Yet there have been some bright spots. <span>Matt Duchene</span> and Ryan O'Reilly have both emerged from a scoring slump, and veteran <span>Milan Hejduk</span> has scored 20 goals for the 11th consecutive season, tying Joe Sakic's franchise record.</p>
<p>Anaheim needs to win to maintain their playoff position. Colorado just wants this season to end.</p>
<p><span>Brian Elliott</span> will get the start in net after a solid performance against Toronto. Ray Emery will get the start for the Ducks.</p>
<p>Puck drops at 8:00 p.m. MDT.</p>
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