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Oilers Take Down Avalanche

Edmonton moves within three points of Colorado for playoff spot

By Mitch Pritchard, Newser User

Posted Mar 22, 2008 7:01 PM CDT

(Newser) – The Edmonton Oilers got exactly what they needed today with a 7-5 win over the Colorado Avalanche, reports the Associated Press, as Edmonton's 11th win in 14 games moved the Oilers within three points of the Avalanche for the final playoff spot in the West.... Read full story »

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