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Sakic leads Avalanche into matchup with Flames

Oct 16, 2007 - 2:38 PM Calgary (2-2-1) at Colorado (3-2-0) 9:00 pm EDT

DENVER (Ticker) -- The Colorado Avalanche will try to win back-to-back games for the first time this season when they host the Calgary Flames on Tuesday.

Joe Sakic scored once in the first period and twice in the third on Saturday, registering the 15th hat trick of his career, as the Avalanche routed the Columbus Blue Jackets, 5-1, in their last contest.

The Avalanche captain has four goals and an assist on the season and is one hat trick shy of breaking Peter Stastny's franchise record.

Another Stastny, Paul, has also helped Colorado in the scoring department. The sensational sophomore has five goals and five assists on the season and is tied for third among all NHL scorers.

During his rookie season, Stastny scored 28 goals and 50 assists - including eight tallies and four helpers against the Flames as the Avalanche took the final four meetings against their Northwest Division rivals.

While Colorado is looking for consecutive wins, Calgary will be gunning for its third straight victory. The Flames won games against the Nashville Predators and Dallas Stars over the weekend, outscoring their opponents 10-6.

The Flames were 4-for-16 on the power play last season in Colorado. They will have to produce on special teams if they are going to skate away with a win, as the Avalanche are a perfect 3-0 at the Pepsi Center this season.