Avalanche’s Darcy Kuemper late scratch vs. Maple Leafs with upper-body injury

Sportsnet Staff December 1, 2021, 7:07 PM

Colorado Avalanche goalie Darcy Kuemper will not dress Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs due to an upper-body injury.

Darcy Kuemper (upper body) will not dress tonight. Jonas Johansson will get the start. Justus Annunen has been recalled from the Colorado Eagles and will join the team tonight.

The Avs will have an emergency goalie serve as the backup to Johansson to start the game. pic.twitter.com/a4TkjPJJS8

— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) December 1, 2021

Jonas Johansson will replace Kuemper as the starter against Toronto while University of Toronto goalie Jett Alexander will serve as the emergency back up.

The Avalanche, who play in Montreal Thursday and in Ottawa Saturday, have recalled goalie Justus Annunen from AHL Colorado and he is expected to join the team Wednesday night.

Kuemper has a 9-5-0 record in 15 starts this season with a .903 save percentage.