Alexandar Georgiev - NHL News & Rumors

Yields four goals in loss Georgiev stopped 29 of 33 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Jets.

Impact The Sharks took a 3-2 lead early in the third period, but Georgiev couldn't make it last. He's now 1-1-0 with seven goals allowed on 53 shots over two starts with the Sharks since he was traded from the Avalanche. He hasn't experienced the full brunt of a defensive meltdown yet, but the results could get ugly if the team in front of him starts leaking shots at a high volume. Georgiev is now 9-8-0 with a 3.40 GAA and an .873 save percentage over 20 outings this season. He could be in line to start against his former team Thursday when the Sharks host the Avalanche -- Vitek Vanecek (head) was hurt on the bench Tuesday and may not be available for the next game.

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WPG@SJS: Connor scores PPG against Alexandar Georgiev | Winnipeg Jets WPG@SJS: Connor scores PPG against Alexandar Georgiev

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WPG@SJS: Scheifele scores PPG against Alexandar Georgiev | Winnipeg Jets WPG@SJS: Scheifele scores PPG against Alexandar Georgiev

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In goal versus Winnipeg Georgiev will be in net for Tuesday's home matchup against the Jets, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Georgiev won his first start with San Jose, turning aside 17 of 20 shots in a 4-3 win over the Blues on Dec. 12. Winnipeg has scored 14 goals over its last three games, going 2-0-1 in that span. The Jets rank third overall in the NHL with 3.66 goals per game.

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Wins first game with new club Georgiev stopped 17 of 20 shots in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Blues.

Impact Georgiev was acquired in a trade from the Avalanche on Monday, and he registered a road win Thursday in his first appearance with San Jose. The 28-year-old has won his last two starts (one with Colorado), and he'll certainly have a chance to be the Sharks' No. 1 netminder -- Yaroslav Askarov is in the minors and Vitek Vanecek has struggled through the early portion of the 2024-25 campaign. Georgiev is up to a 9-7-0 record, .873 save percentage and 3.36 GAA through 19 total appearances.

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Set to make team debut Thursday Georgiev will defend the road crease during Thursday's game against St. Louis, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Georgiev was traded from the Avalanche to the Sharks on Monday, and he'll make his first appearance in his new uniform on the road Thursday. Over 18 starts with Colorado to begin the year, he went 8-7-0 with a 3.38 GAA and .874 save percentage.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche swap goaltenders by sending Georgiev to Sharks as part of a deal for Blackwood

The Colorado Avalanche have swapped goaltenders with San Jose, sending a struggling Alexandar Georgiev to the Sharks for Mackenzie Blackwood

DECEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shipped to California San Jose acquired Georgiev, Nikolai Kovalenko, a 2026 second-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round selection from Colorado on Monday in exchange for Mackenzie Blackwood, Givani Smith a...

Impact Georgiev has posted a record of 8-7-0 with a 3.38 GAA and an .874 save percentage in 18 appearances this season. He is eligible for unrestricted free agency at the end of the 2024-25 campaign. If Georgiev continues to struggle with the Sharks, he could get pushed for playing time by Vitek Vanecek.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing Saturday Georgiev stopped 29 of 30 shots in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Georgiev gave up an even-strength goal to Lucas Raymond in the final minutes of the second period, but he was excellent the rest of the way and recorded a win for the first time since Nov. 27. He's won just two of his last four starts, but the fact that he's posted a save percentage of at least .900 thrice in that span suggests he's playing well despite what the record might indicate. He'll rest Sunday against the Devils in the second leg of a back-to-back set, but he should return to defending the Avs crease against the Penguins on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Alexandar Georgiev recovers in goal as Avalanche edge Wings Alexandar Georgiev bounced back from his worst outing of the season by making 29 saves and the visiting Colorado Avalanche defeated the slum...

DECEMBER 8 • SACBEE.COM

Alexandar Georgiev bounces back, helps Avalanche shut down Red Wings DETROIT - The Colorado Avalanche need better play from Alexandar Georgiev in the bigger picture of t...

DECEMBER 8 • SACBEE.COM

COL@DET: Raymond scores goal against Alexandar Georgiev | Detroit Red Wings COL@DET: Raymond scores goal against Alexandar Georgiev

DECEMBER 8 • NHL.COM

Set to start Saturday Georgiev was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, according to Corey Masisak of The Denver Post, indicating he will defend the road net against Detroit on Saturday.

Impact Georgiev has posted a mark of 0-2-0 in his last three starts while surrendering 11 goals on 62 shots. He has a 7-7-0 record with a 3.54 GAA and an .867 save percentage through 17 appearances this season. Detroit sits 27th in the league with 2.54 goals per game in 2024-25.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Gets early hook Tuesday Georgiev gave up four goals on eight shots before being replaced by Scott Wedgewood midway through the first period of Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Sabres.

Impact Buffalo scored the first four goals of the night, and while a sleepwalking Colorado defense was more responsible for the deficit than Georgiev was, the 28-year-old netminder didn't come up with any big stops to help turn around the game's momentum. He's appeared in seven straight contests but has stumbled to a 3.51 GAA and .873 save percentage over that stretch, and Wedgewood's flawless relief effort Tuesday could signal a change in the Avs' goaltending scheme.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Buffalo Georgiev will defend the road net versus Buffalo on Tuesday, per Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey.

Impact Georgiev has lost his last two outings, allowing seven goals on 54 shots. He has a 7-7-0 record with a 3.31 GAA and an .875 save percentage through 16 appearances this season. Buffalo sits 18th in the league with 2.96 goals per game in 2024-25.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Loses again Saturday Georgiev stopped 28 of 31 shots in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Oilers. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Georgiev has lost back-to-back starts for the first time since Oct. 28 and Nov. 7. He faced the Stars and Oilers on consecutive days, and that's not an easy assignment for any goalie. Georgiev will face a new challenge for his No. 1 job, as the Avalanche traded for Scott Wedgewood and shipped out Justus Annunen. The acquisition of a veteran like Wedgewood suggests Colorado is not running up the white flag on 2024-25 despite an inconsistent start to the campaign. Georgiev is at a 7-7-0 record with a 3.31 GAA and an .875 save percentage over 16 appearances, and he'll need to be a lot better to keep the team competitive amid another rough patch of injuries. The Avalanche embark on a challenging five-game road trip when they play in Buffalo on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

EDM@COL: Kulak scores goal against Alexandar Georgiev | Edmonton Oilers EDM@COL: Kulak scores goal against Alexandar Georgiev

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Back in goal Saturday Georgiev will protect the home net versus the Oilers on Saturday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Scott Wedgewood will be the backup for the Avalanche in Saturday's game after a trade earlier in the day sent him to Colorado and Justus Annunen to Nashville. Georgiev will end up starting both halves of a back-to-back, and he wasn't good with four goals allowed on 23 shots versus the Stars on Friday. If Georgiev continues to struggle, having a veteran like Wedgewood around could turn the Avalanche's crease into a timeshare situation.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Yields four goals in loss Georgiev stopped 19 of 23 shots in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Stars. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Georgiev got the nod for the first half of a back-to-back, but he struggled by allowing two goals in each of the first two periods. The Avalanche nearly pulled off a comeback in the third, but they fell short. Georgiev is now down to 7-6-0 with a 3.33 GAA and an .872 save percentage. He's had poor outings in three of his last four appearances, so there may be some concerns about his performance again. Justus Annunen is tentatively projected to start Saturday at home versus the Oilers before the Avalanche set out on a five-game road trip to begin December.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Collects shootout win Georgiev stopped 18 of 19 shots in Wednesday's 2-1 shootout win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Georgiev didn't have to do much, but he never had a lead to protect. The Golden Knights' chances faded in the third period and overtime as the Avalanche took over the pace, and Georgiev stopped all five shootout attempts. The 28-year-old has now won his last six decisions, allowed two goals or fewer in four of them. He's 7-5-0 with a 3.26 GAA and an .875 save percentage over 14 outings (13 starts) this season. While he's not turning in top-tier performances, Georgiev has the starting role and looks to have regained some confidence after a terrible start to 2024-25. The Avalanche have a tricky back-to-back up next, with a visit to Dallas on Friday before they return home to face the Oilers on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

VGK@COL: Dorofeyev scores goal against Alexandar Georgiev | Vegas Golden Knights VGK@COL: Dorofeyev scores goal against Alexandar Georgiev

NOVEMBER 28 • NHL.COM

Set to start Wednesday Georgiev is expected to start at home against Vegas on Wednesday, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.

Impact Georgiev has a 6-5-0 record, 3.48 GAA and .871 save percentage in 13 appearances in 2024-25. He did seem to turn a corner with his five-game winning streak from Nov. 9-23 -- his save percentage during that stretch was still nothing special at .904, but his GAA was a solid 2.58. However, Georgiev allowed three goals on 17 shots in relief during Colorado's 8-2 defeat at the hands of the Lightning on Monday. Although Georgiev wasn't the goaltender of record for the loss, it's still a setback. Things aren't expected to get any easier against Vegas. The Golden Knights are 14-6-2 and rank fourth offensively with 3.86 goals per game.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in relief Monday Georgiev stopped 14 of 17 shots in relief during Monday's 8-2 loss to the Lightning.

Impact The 28-year-old entered the ice midway through the first period after Justus Annunen gave up three goals on seven shots in the opening 10 minutes of the game, but he returned to the bench after allowing three more goals between the first and second frames. Georgiev is widely expected to return to the lineup when the Avs take on the Golden Knights on Wednesday amid Annunen's recent struggles.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Wild ride in fifth straight win Georgiev turned aside 27 shots in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Panthers.

Impact Florida held a 2-1 lead after the first period, but Colorado scored four straight goals in the second to take control of the game. Even so, Georgiev gave up late goals in each of the final two frames to keep things interesting. The 28-year-old netminder has won five straight starts, posting a 2.58 GAA and .904 save percentage over that stretch.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Panthers Georgiev will defend the road net versus Florida on Saturday, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Georgiev has won his last four outings while stopping 96 of 105 shots. He made 28 saves in a 2-1 win over Washington on Thursday after missing two games due to an upper-body injury. Georgiev has a 5-5-0 record with a 3.31 GAA and an .874 save percentage across 11 appearances this season. Florida ranks ninth in the league with 3.45 goals per game in 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

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Avalanche swap goaltenders by sending Georgiev to Sharks as part of a deal for Blackwood