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Semyon Varlamov will start the Avs' games Wednesday in Edmonton and Thursday in Vancouver, Terry Frei of the Denver Post reports.

Varlamov will start Wednesday in Edmonton and Thursday in Vancouver, Terry Frei of the Denver Post reports.

Analysis:

The Avalanche suffered a huge setback to their fleeting playoff hopes with a loss Monday to the Flames, so coach Patrick Roy will continue to ride his No. 1 goaltender for at least the next two games as Colorado looks to chase down several teams for the final wild-card spot. Varlamov is the main reason the team still remains on the fringes of contention, as he reeled off six straight wins while surrendering only seven goals to begin March before losing his last two outings.

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