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Avalanche's Philipp Grubauer: Tending twine Tuesday

Grubauer has given up just two goals in his previous three outings for a .972 save percentage. If he can continue to produce down the stretch, the German could finally supplant Semyon Varlamov for the starting job in the Mile High City. In his previous matchup with the Wild, the netminder gave up five goals on 28 shots and will look to significantly improve his performance Tuesday.

Avalanche's Philipp Grubauer: Denies Devils for third shutout

The 27-year-old has three shutouts on the season, and they've all come since Feb. 23. His numbers on the season remain mediocre, but Grubauer has an improbable 0.90 GAA and .966 save percentage over his last seven appearances, and his heroic efforts are keeping the Avalanche's faint playoff hopes alive.

Avalanche's Philipp Grubauer: Patrolling crease Sunday

While the Devils have been eliminated from playoff contention, they're vying for their third consecutive win. Grubauer's record stands at 11-9-3 with a 3.02 GAA and .901 save percentage in his first year with the Avs -- those are mediocre numbers, but the German could have a chip on his shoulder after his allied skaters came up empty in his 32-save loss to the Hurricanes on Monday.

Avalanche's Philipp Grubauer: Left out to dry

Grubauer has given up only four goals in his last four starts, with two shutouts in that span, but he's taken the loss both times he was unable to keep the puck out. Grubauer's record fell to 11-9-3 with a 3.02 GAA and a .901 save percentage. Grubauer could be a great DFS option if he starts Colorado's next game Friday versus Anaheim.

Avalanche's Philipp Grubauer: Tending twine Monday

Grubauer is coming off an 18-save, shutout performance versus the Sabres on Saturday, so it shouldn't come as a shock to see coach Jared Bednar riding the hot hand. The starting job will likely continue to bounce between the German and Semyon Varlamov the rest of the way, unless one of the two netminders can clearly separate himself.