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Forsberg proving to be a bargain
Published 4/20/2008 by Fraser at The Hockey Herald
via Denver Post: More important, with Forsberg in the lineup, the Avalanche has compiled a 12-3 record — and just upset the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. Against Minnesota, he had four assists and a goal, despite being a constant target for the Wild. “I’m actually feeling better (physically) than I thought I would at the end of the series. There were a couple of real physical games in Minnesota, but these last two weren’t as physical. I feel good. I didn’t think I had that great of a series, but maybe I’ll ...

Top Shelf: Staying Alive
Published 4/20/2008 by Cousins of Ron Mexico at The Big Lead
... Colorado 2, Minnesota 1: Joe Sakik fed Ben Guite for a shorthanded goal and Ryan Smyth got the series-winner in the second. Unlike a few previous games this series, Avs goalie Jose Theodore didn’t give up a multi-goal third period — he didn’t give up a goal in the third period — and stopped 33 shots for the victory. The Big Sidebar thinks Peter Forsberg has been a bargain. The Wild have lost six of their last seven road playoff games. Colorado wins ...