DENVER - OCTOBER 23: The Colorado Avalanche celebrate their 5-4 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes during NHL action on October 23, 2009 in Denver, Colorado.
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Carolina Hurricanes v Colorado Avalanche
DENVER - OCTOBER 23: The Colorado Avalanche celebrate Paul Stastny's third period goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during NHL action on October 23, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. Stastny's goal proved to be the game winner as the Avalanche defeated the Hurricanes 5-4.
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Carolina Hurricanes v Colorado Avalanche
DENVER - OCTOBER 23: Goalkeeper Craig Anderson #41 of the Colorado Avalanche collects the puck as Scott Walker #24 of the Carolina Hurricanes pressures the goal while TJ Galiardi #39 and Scott Hannan #22 of the Avs help defend during NHL action on October 23, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Hurricanes 5-4.
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Carolina Hurricanes v Colorado Avalanche
DENVER - OCTOBER 23: Marek Svatos #40 of the Colorado Avalanche tries to control the puck while under pressure from Rod Brind'Amour #17, Tom Kostopoulos #29 and Jay Harrison #44 of the Carolina Hurricanes during NHL action on October 23, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Hurricanes 5-4.
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Carolina Hurricanes v Colorado Avalanche
DENVER - OCTOBER 23: Chris Stewart #25 of the Colorado Avalanche delivers a hit on Joni Pitkanen #25 of the Carolina Hurricanes during NHL action on October 23, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Hurricanes 5-4.