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Smyth, Avalanche look to continue success against Oilers

Nov 28, 2007 - 3:24 PM Edmonton (10-13-1) at Colorado (12-9-1) 9:00 pm EST

DENVER (Ticker) - Ryan Smyth has not had much individual success against his former team, but his new team has.

Smyth will try to lead the Colorado Avalanche to their fourth win over the Edmonton Oilers this season when the two team's meet Wednesday in a Northwest Division matchup.

Smyth, who spent 11 1/2 seasons with the Oilers, has just one assist against his former team in three games this season. The Avalanche, however, have won each of those contests.

Colorado goaltender Peter Budaj has always enjoyed success against Edmonton in his career, posting a 7-1-2 record with a 2.64 goals-against average and .895 save percentage in 10 contests.

Despite their struggles against the Avalanche, the Oilers have started to get rolling.

Looking for its third straight win, Edmonton has won five of its previous eight games and is threatening to climb out of the cellar of the division.

Shawn Horcoff leads the club with nine goals and 11 assists on the season. The 29-year-old center is already closing in on his career high of 22 tallies.