Avalanche’s ‘Lumberyard’ Goalie Pair Faces A Big Test

Colorado’s goalie tandem has a hard-edged nickname that sounds like it was handed out by a room full of former defensemen. The question is whether that setup is actually a strength or the kind of thing opponents can eventually pick at once the games get tighter. Teams love to talk themselves into stability in net until the first real wobble shows up. This piece digs into whether the Avalanche have built a wall or just painted one.