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Georgiev is in the starter's crease at Colorado's morning skate on Sunday.
Colorado Avalanche News
Girard (concussion) returned to practice on Saturday and is a possibility to suit up for Game 1 on Sunday.
Holm has been recalled from the Colorado Eagles (AHL).
Wagner has been recalled from the Colorado Eagles (AHL).
Hunt has been recalled from the Colorado Eagles (AHL).
Drouin (lower body) will miss at least the first round of the playoffs.
Francouz announced his retirement from the NHL on Friday.
Francouz did not participate in the 2023-24 season due to a groin injury and has announced his retirement from the NHL. Francouz battled injuries last season as well, recording a 2.61 GAA and .915 SV% while playing in only 16 games (8-7-1). The 33-year-old Francouz ends his career with a 2.49 GAA, .919 SV%, and four shutouts in 73 games (44-21-6).
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Annunen will start on Thursday vs. Edmonton.
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.
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Annunen is in the starter's crease at Thursday's morning skate.
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.
Wood (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play Sunday.
Girard (concussion protocol) is listed as a scratch for Sunday's game in Vegas.
Girard is in concussion protocol after leaving Saturday's game vs. Winnipeg early.
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Georgiev will start on Sunday vs. Vegas.
Girard (upper body) left Saturday's game vs. Winnipeg and will not return.
Rantanen (concussion) returns to Colorado's lineup on Saturday vs. Winnipeg.
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Georgiev will start on Saturday vs. Winnipeg.
Rantanen (concussion) has been cleared for contact and was a full participant in Friday's team practice.
Rantanen has been skating with the team all week and has been cleared for contact, likely making his return to the lineup imminent. His 102 points in 77 games in 2023-24 marks his second straight 100+ point campaign. Colorado's next game is on Saturday against the Winnipeg Jets.
Colorado has reassigned Chris Wagner to the Colorado Eagles (AHL).
Wagner has played four of the last five games for the Avalanche, averaging fewer than seven minutes of ice time, but has been sent down to the Eagles (AHL). The 32-year-old Wagner has two points (1G / 1A) in 13 games this season.
Rantanen (concussion) skated in a non-contact jersey Tuesday and is hopefully to return on Saturday vs. Winnipeg.
Rantanen took part in a skate before Colorado's practice on Monday, participated in a non-contact jersey on Tuesday, and is nearing a return to the lineup. His 102 points in 77 games in 2023-24 marks his second straight 100+ point campaign.
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Georgiev will start on Tuesday vs. Minnesota.
The Avalanche have been outscored 13-6 in their last two games (0-2-0) but will turn to Georgiev for a third straight time on Tuesday night against the Minnesota Wild. Georgiev allowed six goals in his last two contests (0-2-0), including a 7-4 loss to the Dallas Stars in his most recent outing when he saved 30 shots (.833 SV%). Colorado enters action as a -195 home favourite.