Colorado Avalanche right wing Marek Svatos (L) and Edmonton Oilers defenseman Taylor Chorney (41) battle for rebound in front of Oilers goalie Nikolai Khabibulin during the first period at the Pepsi Center in Denver on November 8, 2009. Colorado with 26 points ties the San Jose Sharks for the NHL lead and with a win over Edmonton will takeover the NHL points lead. UPI/Gary C. Caskey...