Colorado has won all four meetings with Vancouver this season, outscoring the Canucks, 24-5.
Keith Jones had a goal and two assists and Scott Young added a goal and an assist for the Avalanche, who have won eight of their last 10 games. Colorado, which became the first team to reach 40 wins, leads the league with 88 points.
Trevor Linden tallied the lone goal for Vancouver, which has lost five of its last six games. The Canucks are 10th in the West, two points out of the final playoff berth.
Jon's 3 stars:
1. Keith Jones
2. Peter Forsberg
3. Donald Brashear