Avs vs. St. Louis 4-2

A much better game for the Avs! Still a little penalty problem (6 penalties for 12 minutes) but much better than lately. Things I was impressed with:

-the team didn't leave Budaj out to dry...One of St. Louis goals was on a power play, the other at even strength. They helped a lot more than they have been lately. I think that contributed a lot to the win.

-scoring came from three of the four lines! Super Joe got the first goal for the Avs in the second period (assisted by Brisebois of all people!), Ian Laperriere scored early in the third (Sauer [WHAT!?!?!] and McLean assisted), Dan Hinote and his new line of Cody McCormick and Brad Richardson scored, and last but by no means least, Milan Hejduk just touch the puck that went in for the empty net goal with Joe and Skrastins getting assists. AMAZING!!!! This is the way the team should ALWAYS(!!!!) play.

-it seemed like they team didn't work as hard as they could have in the first and they saw St. Louis score on the PP. The second period was a little better, then in the third, the whole team just exploded. It was great!

-the game was broadcast on NBC. I really don't like the way NBC broadcasts games. I know, they paid an exorbitant amount of money for the rights to show the NHL on NBC but still...It just bugs me...


In other Avs news...If all goes well, Propecia Joe will be starting on Tuesday against the Phoenix Coyotes. Coach Q said Jose would dress Tomorrow vs. Minnesota as the backup, and as long as Jose keeps going in the right direction, he will be the starting goaltender!!!! So excited to finally see him play! I know I make fun of him a lot but I really like him and hope that he will be able to do well for the Avs.

~Catie