In a stunning turn of events, the Avalanche's bid to close out their playoff series against their opponents was dealt a major blow as goalie Darcy Kuemper's backup, Alexandar Georgiev, was pulled after a disastrous first period. The opposing team's offense exploded for three goals in the opening frame, leaving the Avalanche's defense reeling. The sudden change in goalies sparked a frenzy of speculation about the Avalanche's strategy and the team's confidence in Kuemper, who had been a stalwart presence between the pipes throughout the series. As the Avalanche look to regroup and regain their footing, the question on everyone's mind is whether this bold move will be enough to turn the tide of the game.
Avalanche’s closeout bid jolted as Blackwood pulled after 3 first-period goals AP News
