Avs remain undefeated

T.J. Hensick continued his superb preseason play scoring a the game winning goal and adding two assists. The teams exchanged goals in the first and second periods and the game was tied 2-2 heading into the third. Dallas struck first 0:47 into the third, but the Avs countered with four unanswered goals, the scoring was over and the game ended 6-3. It was a heated matchup with several brawls in the second and third periods. The teams combined for 96 penalty minutes. Sergei Zubov played a solid game for the stars getting a goal and an assist and registering a +2 in just over 20 minutes of ice time. Peter Budaj and Michael Wall split time between the pipes as did Mike Smith and Steve Silverman for the Stars. John-Michael Liles had 3 assists for the Avalanche.

3 stars:

3. Sergei Zubov (DAL)

2. John-Michael Liles (COL)

1. T.J. Hensick (COL)

Attendance: 14,895 (American Airlines Center, Dallas)