So I dont want them jumping in the net for us when they havent played for a couple weeks. The first time Francouz was hurt this season, the Avalanche didnt use Annunen or Johansson; starter Alexandar Georgiev played 12 consecutive games, offering a glimpse into the organizations faith in its goalie depth. The first shows Colorados playoff probability at different times in the season, the second shows their cumulative 5-on-5 goal differential. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Check out his defensive impacts, courtesy of HockeyViz. "I was sure I was going in right away.". At the moment, the Avalanche sit relatively secure in a playoff spot with 71 points, but with plenty of room to move up. The following is list of all NHL teams, their remaining games as of Feb. 28 and the cumulative total of all their remaining opponent's goals against per 60. But it is his defensive qualities which make him so impactful for the Avs. What do you think about tonights matchup? He left Game 1 early in the second period with the injury and Francouz replaced him in net. NHL trade grades: Kane deal to Rangers earns high marks for one side, NHL trade tracker: Latest deals, rumors and grades, Kings deal Cup-winning G Quick to Blue Jackets, Rangers clear hurdles, get Kane from Blackhawks, Oilers bulk up defense, secure Predators' Ekholm, Leafs win Schenn sweepstakes, trade for veteran, Leafs deal Sandin to Capitals for Gustafsson, pick, Wild add depth, acquire Johansson from Capitals, NHL suspends Rangers' Miller for spitting incident, Chasing history in Boston: The numbers behind the Bruins' wild 2022-23 season, McDavid, then who? Its just an intense game, Byram said. Different guys all the time, Georgiev said. We will just have to wait patiently to see #96 out there in red and black. Having been completely disrupted by injuries (as they still are, to an extent), I feel that these numbers arent going to be reflective, at all, of the team the Devils are coming up against tonight. by Not for the "stupid price" of $150 an acre foot. With the NHL trade deadline set of Friday, Colorado Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland met with the media before Mondays game against the Vegas Golden Knights. "We didn't plan to play such a game," Francouz said, "but we'll take the win. Just know that he is as good this year as he was in previous seasons. The Avalanche acquired Matt Nieto and defenseman Ryan Merkley from the San Jose Sharks at the end of January. Francouz, 32, has a 771 record, one shutout and a .919 save percentage in 15 games with the Avalanche this season. I didn't feel cold for like five seconds; I was warm pretty quickly. Frankie, we had the three-, four-week window. I dont have anything on him yet, Bednar said. Since the last Francouz start, Georgiev has played seven of eight games, with a .920 save percentage during that time. Check out his impacts per HockeyViz: He is a defensive machine, basically not allowing high-danger chances against at all. Things happen in hockey games, you have to move on. With him in the lineup, the Avs are 22-4-4. No. Lucic landed the winning blow, which caused a concussion spotter to pull MacDermid from the game. Take a look at the below two figures, the first Good thing, then, for the Avs, that Rantanen and MacKinnon are still out there. After providing great value, his contract is looking pretty tough all of a sudden, so much so that Girard has been involved in trade chatter this year. This time, Annunen has started one game, but Georgiev has still handled most of the load. He was the last first-round pick from the 2017 draft class to appear in an NHL game. This is one for the rotisserie crew, but I'll keep some tidbits for head-to-head leagues at the bottom. Since coming back from injury (yes, him too), this is his GameScore per game: There are pretty wild fluctuations, both above and below zero (ie, positive versus negative impacts). The 40-year-old Smith also got the hook in Game 1 of Edmonton's second-round series against Calgary, when he gave up three goals in six minutes to start the first period. That was already apparent in how Francouz fared coming off the bench. And I want to have the options, and I dont want them sitting too long. You can also see that more games generally equals a higher goals total, but not always; The No. From MoneyPuck, in all situations, he is 6th in goals saved above expected with 20.7, and is 10th in goals saved above expected per 60 amongst the 74 goalies who have played at least ten games with 0.493. Coach Jared Bednar said after the victory that Kuemper was well and doing better even though the goalie didnt return. No. Kuemper looked as if he was finding his form leading into this moment. Through 33 games in his NHL career with the Buffalo Sabres, Florida Panthers and Avalanche, Johansson is 9134 with an .883 save percentage. Annunen has started two NHL games, including a 4-1 win at St. Louis this February. Mike Gould. In 74 games played with the Avalanche last season, Johnson had nine points, 42 penalty minutes and was a plus 5 on the ice. Bednar didn't provide further details regarding Kuemper's injury and it is still unknown how long the Colorado goaltender could be out of the lineup. Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. It was a scary moment for the Avs' goaltender, but coach Jared Bednar said Kuemper was not seriously hurt. Following a light practice, goalie Darcy Kuemper said he is 100%, and Colorado coach Jared Bednar is hopeful forwards Nazem Kadri and Andrew Cogliano will return from thumb/finger surgeries and play at some point during the Stanley Cup Finals. ", [RELATED:Complete Avalanche vs. The 32-year-old was set to play an integral role in lifting Colorado past Edmonton and its bevy of electrifying offensive stars -- namely forwards Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl -- who will attempt to feast on Francouz given the opportunity. "I didn't see what happened initially to Darcy, but I only saw that he was having a lot of pain and I was sure that I'm going in right away," Francouz said. He is still raw, however. Players, coaches, execs vote for NHL's top centers, NHL Power Rankings: Checking in on each team's 25-and-under core, McAvoy scores in OT, Bruins beat Flames for 8th win a row, Gaudreau scores in shootout, Wild beat Islanders 2-1, Geekie ends drought with 2 goals, Kraken beat Blues 5-3, Robinson scores 3 goals in Blue Jackets' 5-3 win over Sabres. As for Bennett, I'm wondering if the third line awaits him upon his eventual return. The trade adds experienced goalie depth in Colorado with Francouz still on the mend from injury. A pair of black tights are a necessity, rather than just an accessory, to stay stylish and comfortable when temperatures drop. A better way, I feel, to tackle this matchup is simply to take a look at their roster and figure out who to be afraid of. What about who those games are against? Im not sure how were going to handle it exactly.. The NHL's explanation for the goal standing was that Makar pushed the puck into the zone but didn't himself cross the blueline until Nichushkin had tagged up. His 1.6 fantasy points per game (FPPG) this season is what really stands out, not his four-point night on Saturday. John Glennon Through the first two games of the postseason, Kuemper was 2-0-0 with .941 save percentage and 1.40 GAA. Similar surgeries, different fingers, thumbs. We gave up too many goals against and we have some work to do to clean it up. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. But our team wasnt playing very well either. Is it even a hot take to suggest that Barzal could be missing the bulk of the remaining schedule? Not unlike some of the pickups weve had in years past at this time.. He is also good on medium danger shots, being 16th. WebDENVER -- Darcy Kuemper 's status for the Colorado Avalanche in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday is uncertain. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Forwards Gabe Landeskog and Andrew Burakovsky and defensemen Devon Toews and Josh Manson took maintenance days Thursday and did not skate with the team. I didn't bother with each team's own goals for per 60, as we want to take action from an individual standpoint; So you can make your own assessment of how likely a player is to score based on how many goals their opponent gives up. In three games this postseason, the 31-year old has a 3-0-0 record, a 3.59 goals-against-average, and a .889 save percentage. Keith Kincaid trade was depth pickup for Avalanche, Jared Bednar says; no Pavel Francouz setback for now. This article first appeared on Daily Faceoff and was syndicated with permission. Bucks beat Heat for 13th win in a row but Giannis Antetokounmpo leaves with right knee injury. Kincaid will report to the Eagles. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. It was nice to get back in the lineup for that last game and be a part of it.. WebMay 7, 2022. The Avs are still top dogs going into the postseason for fantasy and, just for the record, this is about the time Gabriel Landeskog could return in the current best-case timeline. The default ESPN playoff system for most of you has two rounds, each two weeks long. We're completely confident he can get the job done.". All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. DENVER -- The Colorado Avalanche hung on to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 8-6 in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals Tuesday night, but the home team lost starting goaltender Darcy Kuemper to an upper-body injury in the process. Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog is back in Denver and slowly getting back on the ice but no timeline has been given for his return. The Devils Colorado Avalanche goaltender Pavel Francouz misses practice with lower-body injury. MacKinnon tried to fight Backlund after the play, but Backlund refused. Weve had a lot of key players missing. He's already crushed his previous career highs in points and assists, and needs just one more goal to equal that mark. During the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Kuemper has a 6-2-0 record to go along with a 2.44 goals-against-average and a .904 save percentage. The Avs have alternated backup goalies recently without Francouz in the lineup. Meanwhile, Francouz made 18 saves on 21 shots in his nearly two periods of work against the Oilers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final. Bowers time in Colorado was marred by health issues. Colorado Avalanche goaltender Pavel Francouz suffered an injury that will keep him out of action for three to four weeks. Born and raised in St. Louis, he is a graduate of Missouri. Francouz missed the entire 202021 season while recovering from operations on both his hips. "We didn't win or lose this game because of that call," he said. Emailed daily. "He's played really well for us over the last few years. He is playing tonight, so the Devils can expect a miserable time when he is on the ice. The New Jersey Devils (39-15-5) kick off a 3-game Western Conference road trip against the Colorado Avalanche (34-19-5) Wednesday at Ball Arena in Denver.Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. (ESPN+). They are now, in terms of points percentage, first in the Central Division and second in the Western Conference, favoured to win the West both in the regular season and in the playoffs. The Avalanche have been idle since June 6, putting a full eight days between sweeping Edmonton in Game 4 of the Western Conference final and puck drop against the Lightning on Wednesday. The Avalanche injury update on Thursday was perhaps as good of news as fans could have hoped. Right? Francouz won the Stanley Cup with the Avalanche in 2022. ", Avs hang on to win Game 1, but Kuemper hurt, Wyshynski's NHL trade deadline tiers: From elite game-changers to bargain beauties, NHL trade deadline guides for all 32 teams: Players, picks in play, cap space, team status. The goalie left the game at 19:03 after being hit by the stick of Predators forward Ryan Johansen through his mask. Opinion: Colorado farms going fallow? If anyone can play through it, its Cogs who was the NHLs longtime ironman for years until a bogus suspension by the NHL Department of Player Safety, when he was with Anaheim, ended that. With an average TOI of 26:57, Makar plays the most minutes of any skater in the entire NHL this year. Maybe, but maybe not, given the way the Isles first response was to not speculate on whether he would be back for training camp (as in, next season! With a healthy Anthony Duclair, the Panthers have seven top-six forwards at their disposal -- and that's not counting the rising Eetu Luostarinen. Smith finished with 19 saves (760 SV%) to Koskinen's 20 stops (.952 SV%). As you can see, we get a pretty broad range from 77.07 all the way down to 59.36 for remaining opponents. ET; ALT, MSGSN, ESPN+, SN NOW) because of an upper-body injury. On Feb. 17, coach Jared Bednar estimated Francouz would miss three Expectations were always going to be sky-high, so fans were left confused when the Avalanche faltered somewhat. But they also have matchups with Boston, Carolina, the Islanders (two) and Leafs, who are all top-10 teams in goals against per 60. If he's still out there in your league, he could be a game-changer for the fantasy playoffs and stretch run. In a corresponding move ahead of their game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, the Avalanche recalled goaltender Jonas Johansson from the I had huge support from my teammates.". All Rights Reserved. He suffered the injury on Feb. 11 in the game against the Florida Panthers. His best season was 2017-18 for the Devils, when he started 38 games with a .913 save percentage and 2.77 GAA. The Avalanche traded forward prospect Shane Bowers to the Boston Bruins in exchange for goalie Keith Kincaid, the team announced Saturday. He struggles somewhat on the penalty kill, being 26th in goals saved above expected. The Flyers don't have a strong schedule ahead, so perhaps Hayes' only potential savior is a trade -- with his name joining the list of speculation ahead of Friday's deadline. Can Avalanche-Oilers get even wilder in the West? Colorado topped Nashville 7-3 to take a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Let me know in the comments below, and thank you, as always, for reading and supporting the site! The Lightning's schedule is bad, but a lot of that comes from three games with the New Jersey Devils in just one week to open the fantasy playoffs. Woodcroft didn't think he did. Not for the "stupid price" of $150 an acre foot. By. But his lingering lower-body issue has given McCann some good run with Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle of late. Depending on the severity of Kuemper's ailment, his extended absence could create a noticeable momentum swing in the series. Hes been sharp.. The drop suggestions here, for the record, are not necessarily the best drop suggestion for your team. By Mike Chambers | The key, however, is that Byram may get an extended run as the Avs take a cautious approach with their young superstar defenseman. The Avs rely heavily on them, they are third and second, respecitvely in TOI per game amonst forwards, after McDavid and before Draisaitl. He has four assists in 58 games this season with the Blackhawks. Who should the Devils be looking to take advantage of? When Francouz was injured earlier this season, Georgiev started 12 consecutive games without help to cover the backups absence. WebAvalanche goalie Darcy Kuemper left the game with a presumed head injury midway through a 4-3 shootout victory over the Minnesota Wild on Monday. Kuemper looked as if he was finding his form leading into this moment. The Devils open the Timo-Meier era against the team they acquired him to emulate: the reigning champions Colorado Avalanche. As Amanda Stein noted, he was called up largely due to Zetterlund leaving a vacant roster spot. A Colorado native, he wrote his first story for the paper as a freelancer in 1994 and joined the staff in 2000 as a general-assignment writer mostly covering the University of Denver hockey team. Makar has been out due to concussion protocol after a hit he took in the game against St. Louis on Feb. 18. Avalanches Top 5 Trade Assets at the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline, Giants 'cautiously optimistic' Barkley, Jones sign long-term contracts, Rangers to acquire Patrick Kane from Blackhawks, Ja Morant goes off for 28 points in third quarter of Grizzlies win, Dodgers dealt major blow with loss of SS Gavin Lux, Dolphins haven't decided on fifth-year option for Tua Tagovailoa, Vanessa Bryant settles with L.A. County for tens of millions, Carroll addresses Wilson reportedly trying to get him fired, NCAA considering significant rule changes for football games. Indeed, these were the lines the Devils rolled in practice. WebThe goalie was helped from the ice at 3:06 of the second period, favoring his left leg, after a shot attempt by Stars forward Denis Gurianov went wide. Kinkaid, who has 168 career NHL games to his name, was a depth acquisition, MacFarland said. Clarke has largely been Uticas best offensive player, and has made the largest push of any of the youngsters to get onto the NJ roster. The 2010s for the Devils - A Decade of Necessary Changes, We Are All About the Jersey - A Statement, All About the Jersey Declaration of Principles, James wrote a great report on Clarkes season, The February 2023 Month in Review of the New Jersey Devils, Weekly Metropolitan Division Snapshot: 2/26 - 3/4. I will err on the side of him playing tonight. If they add a bunch of salary that seems to eat what Landeskog takes up on long-term injury reserve, I would suddenly have reservations about whether he will return. The scoring touch has translated to his elevated role in the NHL, with 11 points in just five games since joining the top-six group. And, for just the two-week championship round in head-to-head, we have the following. From NHL.com, in the 46 games he has played, he has 45 points, which puts him 5th amongst all defensemen in points per game. DENVER (KDVR) The Colorado Avalanche acquired Jack Johnson from the Chicago Blackhawks Sunday for Andreas Englund, bringing the Stanley Cup-winning Ex-Hated-Rival, Georgiev is having a fantastic season in Colorado. Andre Burakovsky does offer some threat to McCann, as the Kraken have preferred Burakovsky on the top line when he's healthy. Forecast: When will the flurries arrive today? where can the Devils upgrade? Add J.T. Avalanche netminder Darcy Kuemper took a nasty hit to the head and then hit it again on the post behind him. 2 goaltender. DENVER (KDVR) The Colorado Avalanche acquired Jack Johnson from the Chicago Blackhawks Sunday for Andreas Englund, bringing the Stanley Cup-winning defenseman back to Denver. WebFrancouz (lower body) remains under the same timeline to return from injury, despite the club adding goalie Keith Kinkaid via trade from Boston, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Avs trade for Jack Johnson, sending Andreas Englund to Chicago Blackhawks, acquired a goaltender Saturday from Boston, Denver just got a direct flight to this Caribbean island known for music history and vegetarian cooking, Coloradans may have another chance to see the northern lights Monday night, Feds sue water company for rupture damaging Rocky Mountain National Park -- again, Denver gang member gave 14-year-old permission to open fire on woman with AR-15 after fender-bender, DA alleges, Price of gas in Colorado has risen 51% since Suncor's refinery shutdown in late December, Woman shot near CU Boulder overnight, suspect is at large. 2 center unless something happens before Friday's trade deadline. The Moving can be an exciting experience. Not that teams would do that on purpose, right? So, (Kincaid is) safety. The NHL upheld the goal, though. He hasnt had a setback, but theres no guarantee that its going to be exactly four. His current streak is six games and he had a point-less streak of seven games in December-January. It was a tough night for goalies in Game 1, as Oilers starter Mike Smith gave up six goals before being pulled in favour of Mikko Koskinen. The Matchup: The New Jersey Devils versus the Colorado Avalanche. Colorados 5-on-5 goal differential was terrible over that span at 44.71%, and losing all those games gave their playoff chances a massive hit. Upon returning, Francouz picked up right where he left off and ultimately won six playoff games for the Avalanche with Kuemper injured during their 2022 Stanley Cup run. Add Tommy Novak, C, Nashville Predators (3.8%) and drop Kevin Hayes, C, Philadelphia Flyers (42.3%). Filling in for Kuemper, Francouz went 2-0-0 with a .902 SV% and a 2.97 GAA while closing out Nashville. Take a look at the Athletics depth chart for the Avs. Will liquor stores suffer from wine in grocery stores? The New Jersey Devils (39-15-5) kick off a 3-game Western Conference road trip against the Colorado Avalanche (34-19-5) Wednesday at Ball Arena in Denver.Puck Francouz, who was making his seventh playoff appearance, finished the game with 18 saves on 20 shots. Evan Rawal. Game 1 of the Cup Finals is expected to begin next Wednesday (June 15) or Saturday, June 18, at Ball Arena. Therefore, the play was onside. "It's not about what you get sometimes, it's what you give up. Daily line, lineup, and roster info. Sign up for the Avalanche Insider to get all our NHL analysis. For Kuemper, the layoff has been even longer. The position widely circled as the Avalanches biggest trade deadline need has been, and remains, center. He was signed by the New Jersey Devils as a free agent in 2011 and has appeared in 168 career NHL games with the Devils, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers and Bruins. February 27, 2023. We didn't get the kill, that was disappointing for us. Hes amassed a 70-58-21 record, 2.91 goals-against average and a .905 save percentage. Then on Saturday, the goalies swapped: Annunen was called up to the NHL roster, while Johansson returned to Loveland and started for the Eagles that night. Quite the opposite, in fact. He made nine saves on 10 shots before exiting on Saturday. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. Manson was acquired at last years trade deadline from Anaheim, and was a big part of the cup run for the Avs, scoring the OT winner in game 1 of the second round versus the St Louis Blues, who after the Lightning gave the Avs their toughest challenge. They are not at risk of missing the playoffs without him and two head injuries in the span of a few weeks likely garners a element of caution in his return this time. ( Colorado Avalanche) with a Goalie Save from Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights, 02/27/2023. Kinkaid, who has 168 career NHL games to his name, was a depth acquisition, MacFarland said. After a slow start, Jakub Malek has turned his season around in the Liiga. Bowen Byram was drafted 4th overall a couple of years ago, and really came into his own during Colorados cup run last spring. Obviously two big, tough customers going at it there. Kincaid, 33, has appeared in 168 NHL games and started 146 since 2012-13, with stints in New Jersey, Montreal, New York and Boston. Avs trade for Jack Johnson, sending Andreas Englund to Chicago Blackhawks, | Former Avalanche and General Assignment Reporter, Denver just got a direct flight to this Caribbean island known for music history and vegetarian cooking, Coloradans may have another chance to see the northern lights Monday night, Feds sue water company for rupture damaging Rocky Mountain National Park -- again, Denver gang member gave 14-year-old permission to open fire on woman with AR-15 after fender-bender, DA alleges, Price of gas in Colorado has risen 51% since Suncor's refinery shutdown in late December, Woman shot near CU Boulder overnight, suspect is at large. This is the first time in the Predators' franchise history that they've trailed a playoff series by that margin. But Avalanche coach Jared Bednar says Francouz (lower body) hasnt experienced any setbacks in his recovery, calling Kincaid a depth pickup. Kincaid, who has spent most of this season in the AHL with the Providence Bruins, reported to the Colorado Eagles in Loveland after the trade. "In saying that, it's one game and I've been in this position before, so you park it. He has one postseason shutout on his rsum, from a 27-save performance against the Dallas Stars in August 2020. Colorado is the only team in this postseason field to take a 3-0 lead in the first round. that we have to be patient as to when #NJDevils Timo Meier will make his debut.He hasnt played or practiced since Feb. 18 and is still recovering from injury. New Jersey Devils European Prospect Update: Is it time to start talking about Jakub Malek? Indeed, from the 74 goalies above, he is 5th in high danger unblocked shot attempt save percentage above expected. Well see where that goes, but unless something happens today, hell be in the lineup versus the Devils tonight. Landeskog, on the other hand, is back on the ice and still has a mid-March target set for a return. He wont practice today. 6-keys: media/spln/nhl/reg/free/stories, at "He's doing better and we'll get him further evaluated," Colorado coach Jared Bednar said. Add Vince Dunn, D, Seattle Kraken (76.4%) and drop John Carlson, D, Washington Capitals (91.9%). It's obviously easier [to come in] if you have a pretty good lead, so I think that kind of helped us for sure. Were not quite two into that. Saturday the team acquired goaltender Keith Kinkaid from the Boston Bruins for forward Shane Bowers. goal paces. With backup goalie Pavel Francouz injured, the timing of Colorados trade for 33-year-old Keith Kincaid seemed on the surface to be packed with subtext: Is Francouz As you can see by the schedule, he's returning to the team with the best schedule remaining. While Smith could make light of the fact that "obviously, we don't like Game 1s," he was clearly unhappy with how this one played out. WebDENVER -- Darcy Kuemper started for the Colorado Avalanche against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at Ball Arena on Wednesday. Evan Rawal. But swelling could keep him out of Game 4 at Nashville The Denver Post Sports NHL Colorado Yeah, monsters. At the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, you will find a palate-dazzling smorgasbord of cuisines and cocktails in which to indulge. "I only saw he was having a lot of pain," Francouz said of Kuemper. The most recent update I could find says that he will likely be a game-time decision against the Devils. Predators series coverage. Avs G Kuemper exits after stick hits him in face, Wyshynski's NHL trade deadline tiers: From elite game-changers to bargain beauties, NHL trade deadline guides for all 32 teams: Players, picks in play, cap space, team status. Theyre a big, physical team, so stuff happens.. Keith Kincaid trade was depth pickup for Avalanche, Jared Bednar says; no Pavel Francouz setback for now. Avalanche goalie Darcy Kuemper is 100% for, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Get to know all 17 Denver mayor candidates , Avalanche goalie Darcy Kuemper is 100% for Stanley Cup Finals; forwards Nazem Kadri and Andrew Cogliano arent ruled out, Why Avalanche traded younger, cheaper depth defenseman to bring back Jack Johnson, Mikko Rantanen reaches rare 40-goal mark in Avalanches 3-0 win over Vegas, Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland before NHL trade deadline: If it makes sense, well strike. Darcy Kuemper has left the game with an upper body injury and is doubtful to return. Indeed, over their last 10 games, the Avs are 7-1-2, good for third in the NHL over that span. No. Low danger shots seem to be where he struggles, being 38th. He did practice yesterday, but was in a non-contact jersey. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nhl | pageType: stories | Predators forward Ryan Johansen accidentally hit Kuemper in the eye with a stick, and he missed the remainder of that series before returning healthy for the second-round matchup against St. Louis. Kuemper, who sustained an upper-body injury early in the second period of Colorados 8-6 victory in Game 1 on Tuesday night, pulled himself out of the game during Colorado forward Andre Burakovsky, who was injured in the second period of Game 2, had yet to join the team in Tampa as of Tuesday afternoon, Bednar said. He brings back a solid fourth-line presence and in 11 games so far back in burgundy and blue, hes scored three goals and is a plus 7 on the ice. Predators series coverage]. 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