Avs' Calvin Pickard to start Saturday vs. Canadiens

Colorado Avalanche rookie goaltender Calvin Pickard will be called upon to make his first start Saturday against the Montreal Canadiens, according to Mike Chambers of the Denver Post.

The 22-year-old - drafted in the second round of the 2010 Draft - allowed four goals in relief of an injured Reto Berra during Thursday's game in Ottawa. 

Prior to being called up, he posted a .952 save percentage in two games with the AHL's Lake Erie Monsters.