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Bernier bounces back with brilliant performance in Avs’ victory

Facing three of the top teams in the NHL in just a matter of days, the Colorado Avalanche came into tonight’s contest against the Pittsburgh Penguins feeling pretty good about themselves after beating the Florida Panthers 7-3 over the weekend. Taking on the defending champions in their own barn is a different animal entirely, however, and the Avalanche faced the music with great aplomb as they won 2-1.

The Avs survived an early onslaught from the Pens in the beginning of the third period, giving up eight shots on goal in the first ten minutes and watching Sidney Crosby and pals put the screws to the Avalanche defense.