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Stastny’s four-point night leads Avalanche over Stars

Chicago Blackhawks v Colorado Avalanche

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 19: Paul Stastny #26 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks to take a 1-0 lead in the first period at Pepsi Center on November 19, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Doug Pensinger

Paul Stastny woke up Monday having gone nine games without a point.

He busted that slump in a big way, with a pair of goals and a four-point night to propel the Colorado Avalanche to a 6-2 victory over the visiting Dallas Stars.

In fact, it had been almost a full month since the last time he found the score sheet, but this latest funk was quickly left behind.

He scored twice in the second period - his first came as he re-directed a pass at the side of the Dallas net, his second was on a deflection in front of the net - then added a pair of helpers as the floodgates opened for the Avalanche.

For the Stars, defenseman Aaron Rome suffered a lower-body injury, playing only six shifts in the first period. Head coach Lindy Ruff said only that “he’s going to be out,” as per Mark Stepneski of the Dallas Stars’ website.

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