Game 21: Avalanche 3, Blues 1
Well, it wasn't the most stunning victory of all time, but a win is a win. The Avalanche probably didn't play well enough to beat a Calgary or an Anaheim, but they were good enough to beat Manny Legace and the Blues.
| Final - 11.26.2008 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Blues | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Colorado | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Colorado Goal - Daniel Tjarnqvist (1), from David Jones and Ian Laperriere at 11:20. Penalties - Milan Hejduk, Colorado (tripping), 6:54; Steve Regier, St. Louis (high-sticking), 16:33. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, St. Louis Goal - Keith Tkachuk (10), from Eric Brewer at 4:52. 3, Colorado Power-Play Goal - Ryan Smyth (6), from Jordan Leopold and Ruslan Salei at 10:06. Penalties - Cam Janssen, St. Louis (roughing), 9:23. |
| Third Period |
| - 4, Colorado Goal - Ian Laperriere (3), from Tyler Arnason and Daniel Tjarnqvist at 8:11. Penalties - Brad Winchester, St. Louis (holding), 1:28; T.J. Hensick, Colorado (high-sticking), 16:00. |
Shots on Goal:
St. Louis 5 + 10 + 7 = 22.
Colorado 11 + 11 + 6 = 28.
Power Play Conversion: St. Louis 0-3. Colorado 1-3.
Goaltenders: St. Louis, Manny Legace 3-28-.893. Colorado, Peter Budaj 1-22-.955.
Referees: Mike Leggo, Brad Watson
Linesmen: Darren Gibbs. Lyle Seitz
Power Play Conversion: St. Louis 0-3. Colorado 1-3.
Goaltenders: St. Louis, Manny Legace 3-28-.893. Colorado, Peter Budaj 1-22-.955.
Referees: Mike Leggo, Brad Watson
Linesmen: Darren Gibbs. Lyle Seitz
