Justus Annunen News

Colorado has been porous defensively lately, being outscored 26-14 in their last five games (1-3-1), and will give Alexandar Georgiev the night off in their final game of the season. Annunnen has been serviceable when called upon this season, posting 2.35 GAA and .925 SV% in 13 games (7-4-1), but struggled in his last outing, a relied performance, allowing three goals on 11 shots (.727 SV%) in a 7-0 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. Colorado enters action on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers as a -189 home favourite.

Colorado has been porous defensively lately, being outscored 6-14 in their last five games (1-3-1), and will give Alexandar Georgiev the night off in their final game of the season. Annunnen has been serviceable when called upon this season, posting 2.35 GAA and .925 SV% in 13 games (7-4-1), but struggled in his last outing, a relied performance, allowing three goals on 11 shots (.727 SV%) in a 7-0 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. Colorado enters action on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers as a -189 home favourite.

Colorado has lost three of their last four and will turn to Annunen for the second straight game on Thursday against the Minnesota Wild. Annunen has allowed three or fewer goals in eight straight appearances (5-2-1), but struggled in his most recent outing, allowing three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) in a 4-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. That said, Colorado enters the action as a -164 road favourite.

The Avalanche have started Annunen once every three games over the last month, a trend that will continue on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Annunen was tremendous entering Saturday's 7-4 victory over the Nashville Predators in relief of Alexandar Georgiev, saving all 22 shots he faced. Colorado enters actions as a significant -321 home favourite on Monday against the Blue Jackets.

Annunen has been rewarded for his stellar play lately, signing a two-year, $1.666 million contract extension. The 24-year-old Annunen has won four straight and has been tremendous when called upon lately, allowing only seven total goals in his last five games (4-0-1), posting a dazzling .954 SV%.

The Avalanche have begun rotating their netminders, starting Annunen once every three games over the last month, a trend that wil continue on Tuesday. Annunen has won four straight and has been tremendous when called upon, allowing only seven total goals in his last five games (4-0-1), posting a dazzling .954 SV%. The Avalanche enter action as enormous -412 home favourites against the Montreal Canadiens.

The Avalanche have begun rotating their netminders, starting Annunen once every three games over the last month, a trend that will likely continue on Tuesday. Annunen has won four straight and has been tremendous when called upon, allowing only seven total goals in his last five games (4-0-1), posting a dazzling .954 SV%. The Avalanche enter action as enormous -412 home favourites against the Montreal Canadiens.

After being a workhorse for most of the season, Alexandar Georgiev will serve as the backup to Annunen for the fourth time in the last nine games. Annunen has been tremendous when called upon lately, winning three straight and saving 86 of the last 88 shots he faced (.977 SV%). The Avalanche enter action as -208 road favourites on Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues.

After being a workhorse for most of the season, Alexandar Georgiev will serve as the backup to Annunen for the fourth time in the last nine games. Annunen has been tremendous when called upon lately, winning three straight and saving 86 of the last 88 shots he faced (.977 SV%). The Avalanche enter action as -208 road favourites on Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues.

Annunen has started two of the last five games for the Avalanche and will return to the crease on Tuesday night. The 24-year-old netminder has only allowed two total goals across his last three games (2-0-1) and is riding a two-game shutout streak, saving 61 consecutive shots. Colorado enters action as a -164 road favourite against the Calgary Flames.

Annunen has started two of the last five games for the Avalanche and will likely return to the crease on Tuesday night. The 24-year-old netminder has only allowed two total goals across his last three games (2-0-1) and is riding a two-game shutout streak, saving 61 consecutive shots. Colorado enters action as a -164 road favourite against the Calgary Flames.

Annunen has earned more time between the crease lately, starting two of the last four games for the Avalanche, but might be sidelined on Friday due to an illness. Annunen is riding a two-game shutout streak, both against the Chicago Blackhawks, saving 61 consecutive shots.

Annunen's strong play has earned him a larger workload lately, as he will start for the third time in the last seven games. The 23-year-old Annunen will be facing a low-scoring Chicago Blackhawks club that he made 24 saves against less than a week ago for his first career shutout. The Avalanche are enormous -464 home favourites against the Blackhawks on Monday night.

Annunen's strong play has earned him a larger workload lately, as he will likely start for the third time in the last seven games. The 23-year-old Annunen will be facing a low-scoring Chicago Blackhawks club that he made 24 saves against less than a week ago for his first career shutout. The Avalanche are enormous -464 home favourites against the Blackhawks on Monday night.

Despite losing his last three starts, Colorado has become more comfortable rolling with Annunen between the pipes. That said, he played well in his last outing, saving 28 of 30 shots (.933 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Annunen draws a favourable matchup on Thursday as the Avalanche are sizeable -270 road favourites against the bottom-dwelling Chicago Blackhawks.

Despite losing his last three starts, Colorado has become more comfortable rolling with Annunen between the pipes. That said, he played well in his last outing, saving 28 of 30 shots (.933 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Annunen draws a favourable matchup on Thursday as the Avalanche are sizeable -270 road favourites against the bottom-dwelling Chicago Blackhawks.

Annunen has struggled in limited action for the Avalanche this season but will start for the second time in the last four games on Thursday night. In three games this season (1-2-0), Annunen has a disastrous 4.08 GAA and .888 SV%. That said, the high-scoring Avalanche are still -127 road favourites against a Detroit Red Wings club that has outscored their opposition 9-3 in their last two games (2-0-0).

Annunen has struggled in limited action for the Avalanche this season but will start for the second time in the last four games on Thursday night. In three games this season (1-2-0), Annunen has a disastrous 4.08 GAA and .888 SV%. That said, the high-scoring Avalanche are still -127 road favourites against a Detroit Red Wings club that has outscored their opposition 9-3 in their last two games (2-0-0).