Darcy Kuemper will start in net Friday against the Ducks, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.

Kuemper will start in net Friday against the Ducks, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.

Analysis:

Kuemper recorded two shutouts against the Avalanche in the first two games of the season and will look to run that number to three Friday. With Josh Harding out for a lengthy period of time with a broken foot, Kuemper should continue to receive most of the starts ahead of Niklas Backstrom.