In a season marked by historic highs and lows, the Colorado Avalanche's goalie tandem has emerged as a key factor in the team's success. Dubbed the "Lumber Yard" duo, Alexandar Georgiev and Alexandar Nedeljkovic have formed a formidable partnership between the pipes, providing a much-needed boost to the Avalanche's playoff hopes. But how did this unlikely goalie pairing come to be? Behind the scenes, a combination of injuries, trades, and strategic decision-making has led to the creation of one of the most intriguing goalie tandems in the NHL. As the Avalanche push for a Stanley Cup title, the story of how Georgiev and Nedeljkovic became the team's go-to goalie duo is a fascinating tale of adaptability and resilience.


How the Avalanche's 'Lumber Yard' goalie tandem was built  ESPN