Avs’ Grubauer out indefinitely with lower-body injury

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer is out with a lower-body injury that doesn't have a definitive return timeline, head coach Jared Bednar said Monday, according to The Denver Post's Kyle Fredrickson.

Additionally, Bednar said forward Matt Calvert will be sidelined for a couple of weeks with a lower-body injury.

Grubauer was injured during Saturday's Stadium Series game when he collided with teammate Ian Cole. He left the game and did not return.

The netminder has already missed time this year due to injury, paving the way for backup Pavel Francouz to man the crease on a number of occasions. Francouz has started 19 games this season, putting together a 13-5-2 record with a 2.44 goals-against average and .925 save percentage.

Grubauer has appeared in 36 contests, managing an 18-12-4 record with a 2.63 goals-against average and a .916 save percentage.

Calvert has been a key player on the team's third line. He's racked up 12 goals and 25 points in 50 games.

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