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Holm will backup for Colorado for Game 1 on Sunday in Winnipeg.
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Girard (concussion) is out for Game 1 vs. Winnipeg.
Girard was a full participant in the morning skate on Sunday but will be out for Game 1 vs. Winnipeg as he takes one more game to recover from his concussion. The 25-year-old last appeared on April 13th and had three goals, 18 points, 73 SOG and 10 PIms in 59 games played in 2023-24.
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Georgiev will start Game 1 on Sunday in Winnipeg.
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Georgiev is in the starter's crease at Colorado's morning skate on Sunday.
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.