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Francouz (groin) announced his retirement Friday, Brennan Vogt of The-Rink.com reports.
Francouz (groin) will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign.
General manager Chris MacFarland said Francouz (groin) is out indefinitely in a press conference Wednesday, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.
Colorado head coach Jared Bednar confirmed Monday that Francouz (groin) is not expected to be ready for the regular season, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Francouz (groin) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per CBS.
Francouz (groin) is unlikely to be ready for the start of the Colorado Avalanche's training camp, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Francouz had an adductor procedure following Colorado's first-round playoff exit, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.
Francouz (lower body) stopped 19 of 23 shots in a 5-4 overtime win over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday.
Francouz (lower body) will start in Sunday's road game against the Anaheim Ducks, Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Francouz (lower body) is getting close to returning, coach Jared Bednar told Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette on Thursday.
Francouz (lower body) isn't expected to return Wednesday versus the Minnesota Wild.
Francouz (lower body) skated for the first time in six days Friday, Brennan Vogt of Full Press Hockey reports.
Francouz (lower body) hasn't resumed skating yet and doesn't have a timeline for his return, Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Francouz (lower body) remains under the same timeline to return from injury, despite the club adding goalie Keith Kinkaid via trade from Boston, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Francouz (lower body) is expected to miss the next three weeks, according to Peter Baugh of The Athletic.
Frnacouz (lower body) is expected to miss multiple weeks, Avalanche freelance writer Adrian Dater reports.
Francouz (lower body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Francouz won't practice Monday due to a lower-body injury, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Francouz won't start Saturday's road game against the Florida Panthers, Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey reports.
Francouz will be between the road pipes versus Florida on Saturday, Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Francouz allowed two goals on 38 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Francouz will defend the road net Tuesday versus Pittsburgh, Avalanche play-by-by announcer Conor McGahey reports.
Francouz allowed four goals on 31 shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.
Francouz is set to start at home against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, according to Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey.
Francouz will guard the road goal versus the Seattle Kraken on Saturday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Francouz made 26 saves in Monday's 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Francouz is expected to start at home against the Detroit Red Wings on Monday, per Brennan Vogt of Full Press Hockey.
Francouz turned aside 29 shots in Saturday's 7-0 rout of the Ottawa Senators.
Francouz is expected to start at home against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, according to TSN 1200 Ottawa.
Francouz allowed three goals on 30 shots in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.
Francouz (lower body) is expected to guard the road net against the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, according to Avalanche freelance writer Adrian Dater.
Francouz is well enough to start Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Francouz (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
Francouz (lower body) skated prior to Tuesday's practice, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Francouz (lower body) is listed on injured reserve, per the NHL media site.
Francouz is considered day-to-day and possibly week-to-week with a lower-body injury that's been bothering him since before the NHL's holiday break, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.
Francouz (lower body) won't travel to Arizona for Tuesday's game versus the Arizona Coyotes, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Francouz (illness) is projected to back up Alexandar Georgiev on Saturday against the Nashville Predators after participating in Colorado's optional morning skate, Jesse Montano of DNVR Sports reports.
Francouz (illness) won't play Thursday versus the Buffalo Sabres, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Francouz stopped 26 of 28 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Francouz will patrol the home crease Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Francouz saved 30 of 32 shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win against the St. Louis Blues.
Francouz will defend the goal net Sunday versus the St. Louis Blues, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
Francouz made 35 saves during a 5-1 loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday.
Francouz will be in the visiting crease against the Boston Bruins on Saturday, Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com reports.
Francouz surrendered four goals on 25 shots in a 4-3 loss to Vancouver on Wednesday.
Francouz was the first goaltender off the ice Wednesday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports, and will defend the home crease against the Vancouver Canucks.
Francouz made 46 saves in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Carolina Hurricanes.
Francouz will guard the road cage during Thursday's matchup with Carolina.
Francouz made 24 saves during a 4-1 victory over the visiting Hurricanes on Saturday.
Francouz will guard the home crease against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Francouz turned aside 22 of 23 shots during a 1-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Friday.
Francouz will defend the road goal against the New Jersey Devils on Friday, according to Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com.
Francouz allowed three goals on 38 shots in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken.
Francouz will defend the home crease against the Seattle Kraken on Friday, according to Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com.
Francouz gave up five goals on 27 shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Calgary Flames.
Francouz will guard the road goal versus the Calgary Flames on Thursday, per Ryan Pike of Sportsnet 960.
Francouz stopped 38 of 39 shots in Monday's 3-1 preseason win over the Dallas Stars.
Francouz is expected to start Monday's road exhibition match versus Dallas, Adrian Dater of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Francouz stopped nine of 10 shots in relief of Darcy Kuemper in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3.
Francouz stopped 30 of 35 shots in Monday's 6-5 overtime win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4.
Francouz will be stationed between the pipes for Game 4 in Edmonton on Monday, Mike Chambers of The Denver Post reports.
Francouz stopped 27 of 29 shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3.
Francouz will start Saturday's Game 3 in Edmonton, per Ryan Rishaug of TSN.ca.
Francouz posted a 24-save shutout in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2.
Francouz will get the starting nod at home versus the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 on Thursday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
Francouz allowed three goals on 18 shots in relief of Darcy Kuemper (upper body) in an 8-6 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Tuesday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
Francouz stopped 28 of 31 shots in Monday's 5-3 win over the Nashville Predators in Game 4.
Francouz will defend the cage for Game 4 on the road versus Nashville on Monday, Mike Chambers of The Denver Post reports.
Francouz stopped 18 of 20 shots in relief Saturday in a 7-3 win over the Nashville Predators in Game 3 of the Western Conference First Round.
Francouz stopped 18 of 21 shots in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild.
Francouz will start Friday's season finale in Minnesota, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.
Francouz (head) participated in Sunday's morning skate, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Francouz (head) will not return to the bench during Friday's game against the Edmonton Oilers, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Francouz allowed three goals on 29 shots in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken.
Francouz will guard the road goal during Wednesday's matchup with the Seattle Kraken, Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com reports.
Francouz stopped 26 of 27 shots in Thursday's 3-1 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Francouz will guard the home goal Thursday versus the New Jersey Devils.
Francouz allowed four goals on 43 shots in Friday's 5-4 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets.
Francouz will guard the road goal during Friday's matchup with the Winnipeg Jets, Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey reports.
Francouz stopped 25 of 27 shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over the San Jose Sharks.
Francouz will start Thursday against visiting San Jose.
Francouz allowed three goals on 31 shots in Friday's 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Francouz will get the starting nod for Friday's home matchup with Philadelphia.
Francouz allowed three goals on 28 shots in Friday's 5-3 win over the San Jose Sharks.
Francouz will start in San Jose on Friday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Francouz signed a two-year, $4 million contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday.
Francouz stopped 32 of 36 shots in Monday's 5-4 win over the New York Islanders.
Francouz will start between the pipes Monday on the road against the New York Islanders.
Francouz stopped 21 of 22 shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Calgary Flames.
Francouz gave up two goals on 29 shots in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Arizona Coyotes.
Francouz will defend the cage Thursday in Arizona, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Francouz stopped 25 of 28 shots in Friday's 6-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets.
Francouz will be between the pipes Friday against the visiting Jets, Conor McGahey of Altitude Sports reports.
Francouz stopped 32 of 34 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Francouz will patrol the crease during Wednesday's road matchup with the Detroit Red Wings, Mike Chambers of The Denver Post reports.
Francouz allowed three goals on 19 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.
Francouz will defend the cage Tuesday against visiting Dallas, per Peter Baugh of The Athletic.
Francouz made 39 saves on 43 shots in a 6-4 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday.
Francouz will patrol the crease against the Chicago Blackhawks on the road Friday.
Francouz recorded a 24-save shutout in Monday's 2-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Francouz will defend the home cage Monday against the Chicago Blackhawks, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Francouz posted a 34-save shutout in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Francouz will be in net for Wednesday's game in Anaheim, Conor McGahey of Altitude Sports reports.
Francouz stopped 25 of 27 shots in regulation and overtime after replacing Darcy Kuemper (head) midway through the second period and then turned aside all three shootout attempts he faced in Monday's 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Francouz stopped 23 of 26 shots in Friday's 4-3 shootout win over the Arizona Coyotes.
Francouz will be in net Friday versus Arizona, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Francouz allowed three goals on 26 shots in Monday's 4-3 win over the Seattle Kraken.
Francouz will defend the blue paint against the Seattle Kraken on Monday.
Francouz made allowed one goal on 20 shots in relief in a 5-4 overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Colorado head coach Jared Bednar said Francouz will start appearing in games next week, Adrian Dater of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Francouz cleared COVID-19 protocols and practiced Friday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Francouz was placed on the COVID-19 list Sunday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Francouz allowed four goals on 34 shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Nashville Predators. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.
Francouz will get the starting nod Thursday in Nashville.
The Avalanche recalled Francouz (ankle) from AHL Colorado on Sunday, Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com reports.
Francouz (ankle) may be recalled from AHL Colorado this week, Adrian Dater of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Francouz (ankle) stopped all 27 shots faced in a 4-0 win for AHL Colorado on Saturday.
Francouz (ankle) stopped 15 of 18 shots in a conditioning start for AHL Colorado on Friday, Adrian Dater of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Francouz (ankle) has been sent to AHL Colorado on a long-term conditioning assignment.
Francouz (ankle) will be assigned to AHL Colorado on a conditioning loan, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Francouz (ankle) will join the Avs for their five-game road trip, Mike Chambers of The Denver Post reports.
Francouz (ankle) remains out and will not suit up Wednesday vs. Anaheim or Friday at Dallas, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Francouz (ankle) was at practice and taking shots Sunday for the first time since getting injured, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Francouz (ankle) is still considered week-to-week but is progressing in his recovery, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
The Avalanche clarified Tuesday that Francouz's lower-body injury is a sprained ankle, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Francouz is expected to be sidelined for 3-4 weeks with a lower-body injury, NHL.com's Rick Sadowski reports. The 31-year-old netminder has also been placed on injured reserve.
The Avalanche are encouraged about the condition Francouz's lower-body injury, Adrian Dater of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Francouz left Tuesday's contest versus the Vegas Golden Knights with an apparent lower-body injury, Mike Chambers of The Denver Post reports.
Francouz is expected to protect the home goal in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Vegas Golden Knights, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Francouz is protecting the road goal Tuesday versus the Vegas Golden Knights, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Francouz (lower body) is slated to be healthy for training camp in the fall according to general manager Joe Sakic, Altitude Sports Radio reports.
Francouz (lower body) has undergone surgery and won't be ready to return in 2020-21, Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com reports.
Francouz (lower body) isn't expected to return this season, Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com reports.
Head coach Jared Bednar said Monday that Francouz (lower body) is still out "long-term," Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
The Avalanche placed Francouz (lower body) on long-term injured reserve Thursday, Mike Chambers of The Denver Post reports.
Colorado head coach Jared Bednar described Francouz (lower body) as week-to-week, Scott MacDonald of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Francouz (lower body) remains without a timetable for his return to action, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Francouz (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, per PuckPedia.
Francouz (lower body) won't dress for Tuesday's game versus the San Jose Sharks, Rick Sadowski of NHL.com reports.
Francouz (lower body) won't suit up for Sunday's game versus the Anaheim Ducks, Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com reports.
Francouz (lower body) won't dress for Friday's game versus the Anaheim Ducks, Andy Vernier of the Colorado Avalanche's official site reports.
Francouz (lower body) won't dress for Thursday's clash with the Los Angeles Kings.
Francouz is battling a lower-body injury, Scott MacDonald of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Francouz (undisclosed) is day-to-day and won't suit up for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Kings, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Francouz is expected to start the season as Philipp Grubauer's backup in Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Blues, Rick Sadowski of NHL.com reports.
Coach Jared Bednar said Sunday that Francouz (hip/knee) required offseason surgery but is healthy for training camp, Mike Chambers of The Denver Post reports.
Assigned D Joel Messner to Providence (AHL).