As the Denver Gazette delves into the 2026 Avalanche Playoffs Preview, a fascinating trend emerges in the team's goaltending strategy. In a bid to defy the conventional wisdom of relying on a single, star goaltender, the Avalanche are attempting to buck the Stanley Cup trend with an unconventional goaltending rotation. By splitting playing time between a pair of talented netminders, Colorado's coaching staff hopes to keep opponents guessing and exploit any potential weaknesses in the rotation. But can this unorthodox approach pay off in the high-pressure world of the NHL playoffs, where a single misstep can spell disaster?
Avalanche trying to buck Stanley Cup trend with 'unconventional' goaltending rotation | 2026 Avalanche Playoffs Preview Denver Gazette
