Colorado Avalanche: Full line combination predictions for 2018-19

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DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 29: Goaltender Semyon Varlamov #1 of the Colorado Avalanche stands ready against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Pepsi Center on December 29, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Maple Leafs 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Goaltending

Starter-Semyon Varlamov

Backup-Philipp Grubauer

The two goaltenders will be Semyon Varlamov and Philipp Grubauer. The Avalanche need good work from both of these goalies.

It’s no question that Varlamov should be the starting goaltender given his abilities and experience. He is becoming an elite goalie at the NHL level.

Colorado will be using him a lot this season. It will all depend on if Varlamov can stay healthy. Injuries have plagued him for the last few seasons.

Grubauer, who came over this offseason from Washington, is a new face to the fans. But he has good numbers and will make a good backup. The Avalanche hope he will be strong enough to help them win.

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The Avalanche hope use Varlamov at least every two or three games, since they want to make sure he stays healthy the whole season.

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