Kuemper is out for the second game of the Western Conference finals with an upper-body injury.
Francouz will start in place of Kuemper, who is out with an injury, as the Avs take a 2-0 lead in the series.
Kuemper left the game in the second period. Bednar wouldn't say how long he expected Kuemper to be out.
The veteran carried Colorado in the crease all season long. Francouz was equally strong with his 15-5-1,......... Francouz was equally strong with his 15-5-1,...... Francouz was equally strong with his 15
Kuemper has had two injuries in the playoffs. In the third game of the first-round series, he left after being hit in the eye with a stick. Francouz had a.902 save percentage and 2.97 goals- against average.
Kuemper has a playoff record of 6-2-0 with a.............. He made 13 saves before he left the game.
Bednar said he isn't concerned about Francouz taking over since it's unclear how long Kuemper will be out.
Bednar said that they have a lot of confidence in Francouz. Over the last few years, he's been really good for us. He did a good job in the Nashville series. He did a great job for us. He can do the job.