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Avalanche gameday: Philipp Grubauer back in net against Sharks at Pepsi Center

Avalanche goalie Philipp Grubauer will be back in net Thursday against the San Jose Sharks at the Pepsi Center.

Grubauer has gone 2-5-2 in his last nine starts and has a 2.92 goals-against average and .909 save percentage on the season. He has appeared in 27 games, including Tuesday when Colorado blew another third-period lead and lost 3-2 in overtime to the Dallas Stars.

The Avs’ other option, Pavel Francouz, has appeared in 19 games and has a 2.41 GAA and .926 SP. Francouz is 0-2-1 in his last three starts.