Pavel Frankuz will make his second start for the post-season in game 2 against Edmonton Oilers.
Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar has confirmed that Darcy Kumper will not be available for Thursday’s game.
Kumper, confirmed by Bednar.
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Kumper left in the second period of his team’s 8-6 victory over Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday with an injury to the upper body. Francouz, who last played in the first round of the Colorado series against the Nashville Predators, made 18 saves with 21 relief kicks.
On Wednesday, Bendar said “We’ll see” when asked in Kumper’s schedule for recovery. He conceded three goals in 13 shots before coming out with an injury.
“I have a lot of faith in [Francouz]. Like our team, “Bednar said after game 1. So having such a person is obviously crucial. See through the playoffs how many teams are on their second goalkeeper and third on some teams and trying to survive. You have to have a capable goalkeeper from more than one person and we have it. “
The 31-year-old Francouz improved to 3-0 in the postseason with Tuesday’s victory, with a save rate of 0.889 and a GAA of 3.59 in three appearances and one start. He had a 15-5-1 record during the regular season with .916 percent rescue and 2.55 GAA.
The 32-year-old Kumper has a record 6-2 in the playoffs with a save rate of 0.897 and 2.65 goals against the average. He passed 37-12-4 during the regular season with .921 percent rescue and 2.54 GAA.
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