The Avalanche came out firing on all cylinders Wednesday night and hammered the Chicago Blackhawks 6-3. The win ended a two-game skid, and with winning the last of a five-game home stand, the Avs improved their record at the Pepsi Center to 18-8-1.
The Avs were powered offensively by the line of Wolski, Arnason, and Svatos who combined for 3 of the 6 goals and 8 points. Brad Richardson, called up from Lake Erie on Tuesday, played effectively on a line with Ben Guite and Ian Laperriere.
The Power Play still looked lost but managed to go 1-4 with Andrew Brunette cashing in ona one-timer from the top of the circles on a nice feed by Hejduk.
Jose Theodore played well, being beat just once on a bit of a misdirection play in front early in the second period. Theodore left the game after two periods due to back spasms, and was replaced by Budaj who allowed two late 3rd period goals while facing only 4 shots.
Paul Stastny remains out until possibly late next week.
The Avs start a brutal February scehdule in Detroit on Friday which will see them play 10 of their 14 games on the road.
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