NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Avalanche is in good hands in goal.
Pavel Francouz is proving he is highly capable of leading this team into the playoffs, and his experience and maturity suggest he will flourish in such a role.
When or if opening-night starter Philipp Grubauer returns from a lower-body injury that has him out indefinitely, Francouz will probably still have control of Colorado’s net.
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The affable Francouz is in his first full NHL season but has 11 years of big-game experience. The Czech Republic native made six appearances for his country at 18-under and 20-under international tournaments and the World Championship.