In a stunning turn of events, the Colorado Avalanche's bid for a closeout victory in their playoff series was dealt a major blow as goaltender Alexandar Georgiev was replaced by Alexandar Nedeljkovic in the second period, and then, in a further twist, Nedeljkovic was pulled in favor of Semyon Varlamov's backup, Alexandar Georgiev's replacement, Alexandar Nedeljkovic's replacement, Alexandar Blackwood, after just three goals were scored against him in the first period. The dramatic change in netminders came as the Avalanche sought to maintain their momentum in the series, but the move has left many questioning the team's strategy. The Avalanche's opponents, who had been struggling to find their scoring touch, suddenly found themselves on the board, and the momentum shifted in their favor. The move has sparked intense debate among fans and pundits alike, with many wondering if the Avalanche's decision to pull Blackwood will ultimately prove costly.
Avalanche’s closeout bid jolted as Blackwood pulled after 3 first-period goals Times Union
