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Avs honor career captain Sakic with banner raising, dynamic win over Sharks

Associated Press

Thursday, October 1, 2009

DENVER -- Even in a suit and tie, Joe Sakic can still dish out assists. The longtime Colorado captain provided a spark during a pregame ceremony, and the youthful Avalanche took it from there in a season-opening 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. Wojtek Wolski scored two goals and Craig Anderson stopped 38 shots on a night when the Avalanche retired Sakic's No. 19. "There was a lot of energy in the building, a lot of excitement," first-year Avalanche coach Joe Sacco said. "It ...

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