Avalanche Must Weigh Goalie Switch Before Game 4
With the series tied and the starter’s save percentage slipping, Colorado faces a tough call: stick with the veteran or give the backup a chance before Game 4.
The Colorado Avalanche enter Game 4 of a tied playoff series with a starter whose save percentage has slipped and a fatigue factor that’s hard to ignore. Opponents are unleashing a high‑danger shot rate that threatens to tip the balance, forcing the coaching staff to consider giving the backup a look before the must‑win showdown. 8 high‑danger chances per minute.
910 career mark and logged two consecutive shutouts in the regular season, offers a statistically solid alternative. Switching goaltenders mid‑series is a gamble. It can inject confidence and a fresh perspective into a weary defence, yet it also risks unsettling the locker‑room chemistry that has carried the Avalanche thus far.
