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http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=297245

Budaj makes his long-awaited (and somewhat dreaded) season debut after a bout with the H1N1s and leads the Avs back into the win column before a raucous crowd of...11,000. Even on away games no one wants to see the Coyotes.

Kyle Cumiskey...I still like what I see but kid's got a long ways to go. Astounding speed, average shot, below-average passing, and prone to terrible decisions with the puck. Nearly gave the Coyotes a chance to tie it doing his best Brian Campbell impression.

Marek Svatos FINALLY shows up. He's been trying real hard but was completely ineffective until tonight. Got the game winner for his efforts too.

Anyway, Avs still got outshot but this time didn't allow nearly as many as they usually subject poor Andy to. A solid all-around effort, and a vast improvement over the last two debacles.

Bring on the Hawks!!!

On another note, damn you Hanzal! I'm a fan of yours, but don't be throwing elbows at Matt Duchene!

Lombardi, Lang, and Jovo were Phoenix's best players last night.