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Smyth ready for taste of Red Wings rivalry :  Avalanche : The Rocky Mountain News
Smyth ready for taste of Red Wings rivalry : Avalanche : The Rocky Mountain News
Ryan Smyth knows all about bitter rivalries, having played for the Edmonton Oilers in so many Battles of Alberta against the Calgary Flames. The 31-year-old left wing has missed three games with a neck strain but is expected to get his first close-up taste of the Avalanche- Detroit Red Wings rivalry tonight at the Pepsi Center. "Oh, I know all about it," said Smyth, who skated at practice ...
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GameDay: @ Colorado (21-13-2, 44 Pts) 9:00 ET
On the Wings — ... The Avs will be without Tyler Arnason (wrist), Kurt Sauer (concussion), and Joe Sakic (groin) tonight.  Sakic has missed 13 games. Avalanche head coach Joel Quenneville told The Rocky Mountain News that it’s “possible” Brad Richardson (shoulder) and Jordan Leopold (lacerated leg) will return to the lineup tonight. Ryan Smyth, who has missed the last three games, is ...

Detroit Red Wings GameDay: @ Colorado
Bleacher Report — ... The Avs will be without Tyler Arnason (wrist), Kurt Sauer (concussion), and Joe Sakic (groin) tonight.  Sakic has missed 13 games. Avalanche head coach Joel Quenneville told The Rocky Mountain News that it’s “possible” Brad Richardson (shoulder) and Jordan Leopold (lacerated leg) will return to the lineup tonight. Ryan Smyth, who has missed the last three games, is ...

Red Wings-Avalanche: Detroit GameDay
Bleacher Report — ... Avalanche head coach Joel Quenneville told The Rocky Mountain News that it’s “possible” Brad Richardson (shoulder) and Jordan Leopold (lacerated leg) will return to the lineup tonight. Ryan Smyth, who has missed the last three games, is ...

Avs prepare ye olde measuring stick for match-up with Wings
Snapshots — ... in light of the fact that the "self-professed 'Hockeytown'" is struggling at the gate as well: December 27, Rocky Mountain News : Ryan Smyth knows all about bitter rivalries, having played for the Edmonton Oilers in so many Battles of Alberta against the Calgary Flames. The 31-year-old left wing has missed three games with a neck strain but is expected to get his first close-up taste of the Avalanche- Detroit Red Wings rivalry tonight at the Pepsi Center. "Oh, I know all about it," said Smyth, who skated at practice Wednesday in Centennial with his usual linemates, Paul ...

Gameday: Avalanche vs Red Wings
Avs Talk - A Colorado Avalanche Blog — ... salary. Dominik Hasek gets the start in goal tonight and it should be Peter Budaj at the other end of the rink. With Tomas Holmstrom having knee troubles, Budaj shouldn't have too bad of a night. At least in terms of having a giant ass in your face. Henrik Zetterberg is not expected to play either. The game gets underway at 9:08 ET and I'll be watching via the Altitude HD feed tonight. I can hardly watch games not in HD anymore. Related Links Smyth ready for taste of Red Wings rivalry Measuring Stick Time Dater's Latest ...

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