Francouz, Kadri Lead Avs to 4–0 Win Over Oilers in Game 2

Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) celebrates the team's 4-0 win against the Edmonton Oilers with goaltender Pavel Francouz (39) following Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals in Denver, on June 2, 2022. Jack Dempsey/AP Photo

DENVER—As an early birthday present, Colorado backup goaltender Pavel Francouz received a whole lot of defense and a shutout to go with it.

Just not the nod to take over as the starter. That will have to wait.