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      Nichuskin (lower body) will be out on Thursday vs. New York and is considered day-to-day.

      Nichushkin will not play on Thursday due to a lower-body injury, his first time exiting the lineup since returning from the NHL Player's Assistance Program. The 29-year-old Nichushkin hasn't missed a beat, scoring eight points (4G / 4A) in his last eight games but has been held off the scoresheet in two straight.

      Source: Ryan Boulding 03/28/24, 1:44 pm EST

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      Georgiev will start on Thursday vs. New York.

      The Avalanche saw their nine-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday in a surprising 2-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens with Justus Annunen between the pipes. Georgiev will return to the crease on Thursday, looking to extend his winning streak to seven games. The Avalanche enter action as -150 home favourites against Georgiev's former squad, the New York Rangers, whom he has a 1.56 GAA and .952 SV% against in three career games (1-0-2).

      Source: Ryan Boulding 03/28/24, 1:38 pm EST

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      Foudy has been recalled from the Colorado Eagles (AHL) on Thursday.

      Colorado is dealing with an injury bug as Samuel Girard and Joel Kiviranta missed practice on Wednesday, so Jean-Luc Foudy has been recalled ahead of Thursday's game to provide depth in Tcase either of the players cannot play. The 21-year-old has appeared in one game this season and was incredibly efficient, scoring his first career goal off two SOG and 10:20 TOI.

      Source: Colorado Avalanche 03/28/24, 11:45 am EST

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      Annunen has been signed to a two-year, $1.666 million contract extension.

      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%.

      Source: Colorado Avalanche 03/26/24, 2:37 pm EST

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      Annuen will start on Tuesday vs. Montreal.

      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.

      Source: Aarif Deen 03/26/24, 1:25 pm EST

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      Annunen is expected to start on Tuesday vs. Montreal.

      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.

      Source: Jesse Montano 03/26/24, 12:51 pm EST

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      Georgiev will start on Friday vs. Columbus.

      The Avalanche are riding a seven-game winning streak and will turn back to Georgiev in the crease after giving him the night off in their last contest. Georgiev has allowed three or fewer goals in three straight, including saving 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) in his last outing, a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Colorado enters action on Friday as a significant -390 home favourite against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

      Source: Jesse Montano 03/22/24, 12:45 pm EST

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      The Avalanche reassigned Kovalenko (leg) to the Colorado Eagles (AHL) on Tuesday as he continues injury rehabilitation.

      Kovalenko suffered the injury towards the end of the KHL season and will report to the Eagles for further rehabilitation before potentially getting a look at the NHL level. Kovalenko is yet to make his NHL debut but has impressed in his last few KHL seasons. The 24-year-old winger had 11 goals and 24 assists in 42 games with the Nizhny Novgorod Torpedo this season.

      Source: @Avalanche 03/19/24, 6:29 pm EST

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      Annunen will start on Tuesday in St. Louis.

      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.

      Source: Evan Rawal 03/19/24, 2:53 pm EST

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      Annunen is in the starter's crease at Tuesday's morning skate.

      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.

      Source: Conor McGahey 03/19/24, 12:53 pm EST

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