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Avalanche's Calvin Pickard: Gets starting nod Thursday

Pickard will tend the twine against the Stars on Thursday.

Analysis:

Pickard will be in the crease due to an injury to Semyon Varlamov (groin). The 24-year-old Pickard is only narrowly outperforming Varlamov, as he holds a 2.95 GAA and .903 save percentage, but a couple strong outings while the veteran's out could give coach Jared Bednar reason to consider a permanent change in goal.

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