| 09 April 2009
In what will be come to be known as the "Riberio" game, the Colorado Avalanche lost in a shootout against the Dallas Stars, 3-2. No goals until the 2nd, when Avs got on the board with a PPG on a shot from Macias that Chris Stewart tipped in. The Stars finally got the on the board in the 3rd with a Brunnstrom PPG. The game looked to be going to OT, but the Stars’ Begin converted on quick rush late in the game. In desperation mode, Liles through a puck on net from the corner behind the goal line and got lucky. The puck hit Stars rookie goalie Climie’s stick and went in. In OT, Hensick (who was otherwise invisible) hit the post. The game went to a shootout. Wolski scored (of course), Hejduk scored, Hensick did not. Budaj couldn’t stop Brunnstrom, and let one trickle in from Neal. That set up the amazing Riberio winner. If you haven’t seen it, you need to watch it.
What Impressed Me:
Peter Budaj - Stopped 37 of 39 shots -- Maybe his most confident all year, Peter is playing at the top of his game when it matters least. Well, until the shootout when it mattered most.
What Didn’t Impress Me:
Mike Verance - Easily his worst game in the NHL so far. Seemed to be fighting the puck all night, which led to a couple of turnovers. He badly missed the net on his best offense chance on a shot from inside the circle.
Darcy Tucker - Whether he was falling down, flubbing chances or getting his shots blocked, (the latter led to the Stars 2nd goal) just horrible play in the offense zone. He was playing on the “top line” with Hejduk and Galiardi.
3 Stars - Picked by Aaron Lopez (AP)
1. COL G 31 P.BUDAJ
2. COL D 4 J.LILES
3. COL D 47 R.MACIAS
- Aaron, are you serious? 3 Avs? You know that Avs lost, right? And how is Riberio not on this list?!
Number Watch: Per Ledin played his first game in the NHL. He wore #97.
Notes: It was announced after the game that Sakic will not play in the last two Avs games.
Next Game: Saturday at home against Vancouver, 1PM
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