Game 26: Stars 2, Avalanche 1 (SO)

photo courtesy of Tony Gutierrez/AP
David called in this morning and I'm in the middle of studying for finals, so we'll keep this brief, kids. No fancy header bars or quotes from other recaps today. You'll live.
Going into last night's game against the Dallas Stars, the Colorado Avalanche were sporting a 4-0 record in shootouts this season, and had won eight in a row since last February. But if somebody's going to beat you in a shootout, it's Marty Turco. Even sucky Marty Turco.
The Avalanche almost didn't make it that far. Their on-again, off-again offense was most definitely off again in Dallas, managing just 13 shots in the first two periods and no goals. The Stars weren't doing too much better, except for a redirect by Toby Petersen off a Mike Modano shot in the second. Other than that unfortunate lapse, Peter Budaj played very well in net for the first time in his last three starts.
The Stars' one goal lead lasted until the final minute of regulation, when Paul Stastny (firmly planted in Andrew Brunette Territory directly behind the Dallas net) fed a super-fast pass to a net-crashing Marek Svatos, who shoveled it up and over Turco to tie the game.
Wojtek Wolski was the only Avalanche player to score in the shootout. Budaj allowed goals by Mikes Ribeiro and Modano (after stopping both Brad Richards and Fabian Brunnstrom).
So the Avalanche manage just one regulation goal and one point in the standings against one of the worst teams in the NHL. Awesome. Sometimes this team makes me feel as sad as "the loneliest whale."
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I can't believe
you got me to read the story about this mystery whale.
by Pookie on Dec 6, 2008 9:27 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
Whew
I thought you might have been talking about me with that reference, Joe.
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by Donny Rivette on Dec 6, 2008 9:44 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
Only if you’re cruising the Northeast Pacific speaking in a tone that nobody understands.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Dec 6, 2008 1:12 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Saddest whale story ever.
Never trust the lunch lady.
by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Dec 6, 2008 10:38 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
You know of other sad whales? All the whales I know have awesome lives, cruising the ocean looking for chicks. It doesn’t get any better.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
by Savage33 on Dec 7, 2008 1:59 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Poor whale.
Now I’m depressed. Thanks a a lot, Joe.
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 6, 2008 11:27 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
good luck with reading this then
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Dec 6, 2008 12:25 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
World War I was awesome, a non-stop laugh riot.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Dec 6, 2008 1:13 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
gee thanks
just what i needed right now! anybody got a carton of ben & jerry’s available?? i’m gonna go wallow a bit.
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 6, 2008 2:15 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
srsly, poor whale.
on hockey topics, we actually played well last night. we hit 2-3 posts and missed open nets, but at least the scoring chances were there. Svatos had a fantastic night.
Stewart looked mostly invisible, unfortunately. He did at least hit some people, and his skating didn’t look too bad, in fact, it was pretty good for such a big dude. big improvements since I watched him last. I’d like to see him play with some actual offensive players and utilize those hands, this seems such a waste to play him with the codys, geez.
by thedoctor on Dec 6, 2008 11:55 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
nice recap
thanks for filling in. You did so well, I think I’ll take the next few months off.
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 6, 2008 12:36 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Maybe you can take a swing at the Top 19 list…
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Dec 6, 2008 12:49 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I deserve that.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on Dec 6, 2008 1:13 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, you do.
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
by Mike @ MHH on Dec 6, 2008 1:40 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Depends on how well your tests are going. If they’re going well, you deserve that. If not, I take it back and will singlehandedly finish that list for you (if you so please).
26 Card Jet
by Tommelot on Dec 6, 2008 5:56 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I think we could all use some “Top 19” cheering up around here. Just sayin’
Red Wings Suck
by texacogirl on Dec 6, 2008 8:23 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I second that emotion
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Dec 7, 2008 12:53 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Until
Joe puts Tyler Arnason on it…
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Dec 7, 2008 1:04 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
But is there any other competition for the #1 spot, It’s gotta be Arny.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
by Savage33 on Dec 7, 2008 1:58 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I was just relieved to get the one point.
by eltharion_doa on Dec 6, 2008 4:45 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I'm never, ever
going to another game in Dallas.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Dec 7, 2008 3:16 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Uh Oh
What happened? More crappy Stars fans? Did you punch one? :)
Red Wings Suck
by texacogirl on Dec 7, 2008 3:22 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Did you get lonely, what with the fact they’re was so many empty seats.
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
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