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Avalanche Hit Chicago

It is easy to be overshadowed on a team that has future Hall of Famer Joe Sakic still playing at a very high level. Overlooking Paul Stastny, however, is a mistake opposing teams can't afford.

Stastny looks to continue his stellar sophomore season Friday night as the Colorado Avalanche open a four-game road trip against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Wings Head Out West

The last time the Detroit Red Wings played in San Jose, they ended the Sharks' Stanley Cup hopes.

The two teams meet for the first time since last season's Western Conference semifinals on Thursday night at HP Pavilion.

Something's Gotta Give

Reigning NHL MVP Sidney Crosby seems to have emerged from his early season funk. Three-time Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Martin Brodeur still is trying to find his way out.

For the first time in 2007-08, Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins (2-2-0) face off against Brodeur and the Devils (2-3-0) on Wednesday night as New Jersey's season-opening nine-game road trip continues at Mellon Arena.

On The Prowl

The Florida Panthers struggled offensively while losing their first three games of the season, but Olli Jokinen's surge has helped them recover from their slow start.

Jokinen and the Panthers look to even their record with their third straight win on Tuesday when they visit the Montreal Canadiens.

Sabre Rattling

The Buffalo Sabres are without their top two centers from last season. They may not miss them too much if their defense continues to contribute offensively.

The Sabres look to build on two straight dominant victories Monday night when they face the Northeast Division rival Toronto Maple Leafs for the first time this season.