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Between the pipes Thursday Annunen will protect the visiting goal in Utah on Thursday, per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.

Impact Annunen will get another chance to wrest the No. 1 job in Colorado from Alexandar Georgiev when the Avalanche take on Utah. Annunen is 2-1-0 with a 2.46 GAA and a .900 save percentage in four appearances this season, much better than Georgiev's 1-3-0 record with a 4.98 GAA and an .810 save percentage in five games. Utah has lit the lamp on 22 occasions over seven games this season.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sturdy performance in win Annunen turned aside 25 of 27 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over Seattle.

Impact Annunen has now won consecutive games, and he's likely earned himself a larger share of the netminding workload as a result of Alexandar Georgiev's early-season struggles. Annunen has posted a 2-1-0 record, .900 save percentage and 2.45 GAA across four appearances. The 24-year-old's next chance to extend his win streak to three will come in a road matchup with Utah on Thursday.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Seattle Annunen will protect the road net in Tuesday's game versus the Kraken, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.

Impact Annunen will be rewarded with a second straight start after giving up just one goal on 26 shots to defeat the Sharks on Sunday. The 24-year-old will face a tougher task against a Kraken team with 21 goals scored over six contests this season.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one goal in win Annunen stopped 25 of 26 shots in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Annunen made his first start of the season after appearing in relief in the first two games of the year. The 24-year-old had little trouble with the Sharks, allowing just a William Eklund power-play goal in the first period. Annunen has given up five goals on 43 shots over his three appearances, going 1-1-0. The Avalanche's slow start is well-documented, but each of Annunen and Alexandar Georgiev have won their most recent outing. The Avalanche visit the Kraken on Tuesday.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Colton scores twice, Annunen makes 25 saves to help Avalanche beat winless Sharks 4-1

Ross Colton scored twice, Justus Annunen made 25 saves in his first start of the season and the Colorado Avalanche beat the winless San Jose Sharks 4-1 on Sunday

OCTOBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

COL@SJS: Eklund scores SHG against Justus Annunen | San Jose Sharks COL@SJS: Eklund scores SHG against Justus Annunen

OCTOBER 21 • NHL.COM

Draws start Sunday Annunen will be in the blue paint for Sunday's road contest against the Sharks, according to Max Miller of NHL.com.

Impact Annunen will make his first start of the 2024-25 campaign, though he's appeared in two contests in relief of Alexandar Georgiev. Annunen will face a San Jose club that is averaging 2.20 goals for per game over five outings.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in relief appearance Annunen allowed two goals on 13 shots in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Impact Annunen was on the hook for the loss after the Avalanche covered the three goals Alexandar Georgiev gave up. The Blue Jackets' sixth tally went into an empty net. While Georgiev has struggled through two starts, Annunen has done poorly in relief, allowing four goals on 17 shots across his two games. Georgiev's salary will give him a long runway to correct things in the NHL, but Annunen faces competition for the backup role after the Avalanche plucked Kaapo Kahkonen off waivers from the Jets earlier in the week. Annunen showed promise last season, so don't expect the Avalanche to make any hasty decisions with the 24-year-old.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 10 • NHL.COM

Makes relief appearance Wednesday Annunen allowed two goals on four shots after replacing Alexandar Georgiev in the third period of Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Annunen could have a chance to be Colorado's No. 1 netminder if Alexandar Georgiev continues to struggle. Annunen's counterpart has played in at least 62 games in each of the last two seasons and posted a save percentage below .900 and a GAA above 3.00 in 2023-24. The Finnish goaltender only has 19 regular-season games of NHL experience, but he sports a career record of 10-5-2 with a 2.68 GAA and a .911 save percentage.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 10 • NHL.COM

Sharpens up Thursday Annunen stopped 21 of 22 shots in Thursday's 3-1 preseason win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Annunen had his best outing of the preseason in this road win, quieting a group mostly consisting of Vegas' NHL players. The 24-year-old has allowed seven goals on 74 shots across three preseason appearances. This may have been his last action before Opening Night, though the Avalanche will have one more preseason game at Utah on Saturday.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving starting nod Annunen will protect the road goal in Thursday's preseason game versus the Golden Knights, per the NHL media site.

Impact Annunen has had mediocre results this preseason, allowing six goals on 52 shots over two appearances. He'll likely be playing in his last preseason game Thursday against a nearly full NHL-level lineup for the Golden Knights. Annunen is projected to serve as backup to Alexandar Georgiev in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Utah Annunen will be between the pipes for Sunday's exhibition contest against Utah, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.

Impact Annunen is making his second start of the preseason -- the 24-year-old made 14 saves on 15 shots in Monday's exhibition loss to Dallas. The Finnish netminder is projected to take on a larger workload in 2024-25 after appearing in 14 contests for Colorado in 2023-24.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Monday Annunen will start Monday's home preseason contest against Dallas, according to Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now.

Impact Annunen is firmly entrenched as Colorado's No. 2 goaltender behind Alexandar Georgiev heading into the 2024-25 season. Annunen performed admirably in the same role in 2023-24, posting an 8-4-1 record with a .928 save percentage and a 2.25 GAA in 14 regular-season appearances.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Returning in backup role Annunen (illness) will back up Alexandar Georgiev on Friday versus Winnipeg, per Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette.

Impact Annunen missed the first two games of the series with an illness, but he is well enough to sit on the bench as Georgiev's backup netminder. Annunen was 8-4-1 with a 2.25 GAA and a .928 save percentage in 14 regular-season appearances.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Jets Annunen (illness) will not be in the lineup versus Winnipeg on Tuesday, Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Annunen probably had a decent chance to start Game 2 but his continued illness will see him once again missing from the bench. In the meantime, Ivan Prosvetov will serve as the No. 2 option behind Alexandar Georgiev against the Jets on Tuesday. If Georgiev struggles again, after giving up seven goals on 23 shots in Game 1, Annunen could challenge for the starting gig if healthy enough to play in Game 3 on Friday.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Still battling illness Annunen (illness) was not at practice Monday, John Lu of TSN reports, raising doubts regarding his availability against Winnipeg for Game 2 on Tuesday.

Impact If Annunen were 100 percent, there is certainly a chance he would be between the pipes for Game 2 after starter Alexandar Georgiev gave up seven goals on 23 shots versus the Jets on Sunday. If Annunen can't at least serve as the backup Tuesday, look for Arvid Holm to dress as the No. 2 option behind Georgiev.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Sunday Annunen (illness) will not dress Sunday against the Jets, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Arvid Holm will replace Annunen as Alexandar Georgiev's backup. Annunen went 8-4-1 with a 2.25 GAA and a .928 save percentage during the regular season. An update on his status should be available before Game 2 against Winnipeg on Tuesday.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win in finale Annunen stopped 25 of 26 shots in Thursday's 5-1 victory over Edmonton.

Impact It was another strong effort from Annunen, who held the Oilers to a lone power-play marker in the first period en route to a win in the regular-season finale. The 24-year-old netminder went 4-2-0 in his final seven games, posting a .926 save percentage. He'll finish the year 8-4-1 with an impressive .928 save percentage and 2.25 GAA. While Alexandar Georgiev figures to be Colorado's primary starter in the playoffs, Annunen has proven to be a more than capable backup option.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Oilers Annunen will defend the home crease versus Edmonton on Thursday, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Impact Annunen will get the final start of the regular season Thursday, paving the way for Alexandar Georgiev to play all, if not the majority of the playoff games. Annunen has been terrific in a back up role, going 7-4-1 with a 2.35 GAA and a .925 save percentage this season. The Oilers have scored 293 goals, fourth best in the NHL.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Needed in relief Saturday Annunen stopped eight of 11 shots after replacing Alexandar Georgiev late in the first period of Saturday's 7-0 loss to the Jets.

Impact The 24-year-old backup netminder didn't have much more success than Georgiev did as the Avs sleepwalked their way through the afternoon contest. Annunen has been playing better that Colorado's starter of late though, going 4-2-0 in seven outings over the last month with a 2.36 GAA and .921 save percentage, and coach Jared Bednar could have a tough decision to make in the crease when the playoffs begin.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Stops 44 in win Annunen stopped 44 of 46 shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Wild.

Impact Annunen was stellar against a barrage of Minnesota shots Thursday, allowing just a pair of goals in a winning effort. It was the third straight appearance for the 24-year-old netminder -- he's gone 6-2-0 with an excellent .950 save percentage in his last eight outings. Overall, Annunen's 7-4-1 on the season with a .931 save percentage and 2.24 GAA while backing up Alexandar Georgiev. Georgiev figures to be back in net Friday in the second half of a back-to-back versus Edmonton.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Wild Annunen will patrol the visiting crease in Minnesota on Thursday, per Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports.

Impact Annunen has provided the Avalanche will more than adequate back up goaltending this season, as he is 6-4-1 with a 2.26 GAA and a .927 save percentage. The Wild are averaging 3.03 goals, 19th in the NHL.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Handed loss Monday Annunen gave up three goals on 24 shots in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Blue Jackets. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Annunen was able to stop the first 12 shots of the contest but then he let in three consecutive markers in the second frame that wound up to be too much for the Avalanche. Although it was a poor showing for Annunen, he finished with an .875 save percentage on the evening, he had been strong recently in relief as he had won four out of his last five games. Managers should expect to see No. 1 netminder Alexander Georgiev between the pipes when Colorado face the Wild on Thursday.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

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