Avalanche goalie Darcy Kuemper '100 per cent healthy' as Stanley Cup Final begins

Colorado goalie Darcy Kuemper, seen in this file photo, had to leave Saturday's game when Ryan Johansen's stick penetrated his mask. (Jack Dempsey/AP)

Colorado Avalanche goalie Darcy Kuemper is fully healthy ahead of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning, per general manager Joe Sakic.

Kuemper picked up an injury in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final against the Edmonton Oilers and hasn't played since.

Pavel Francouz came into the game in relief, allowing three goals on 21 shots in the win. Francouz started Games 2, 3 and 4 as well, securing victories in all three, including a 24-save shutout in Game 2.

Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final starts Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, which you can watch live on Sportsnet.

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