Calvin Pickard was recalled by the Avalanche on Wednesday.

Pickard was recalled by the Avalanche on Wednesday.

Analysis:

Pickard will make his return to the Avalanche following the news that Semyon Varlamov is day-to-day with a groin injury. It seems unlikely that he will start Thursday's contest against the Bruins, but it's quite possible he will serve as the backup if Varlamov ends up missing the contest.