Jean-Sebastien Giguere is expected to be between the pipes for the Avalanche in Thursday's match-up against Detroit. Colorado acquired Reto Berra from Calgary before Wednesday's trade deadline as an insurance policy, but Giguere still appears to be the team's backup. He allowed five goals on 27 shots against Los Angeles in his last outing.

Jean-Sebastien Giguere allowed five goals on only 27 shots in Colorado's 6-4 loss to Los Angeles Wednesday night. Giguere allowed some easy goals and he couldn't help the Avalanche to get the win. He now has a 9-5-0 record with a 2.62 goals-against average and .912 save percentage. Look for Semyon Varlamov to start the next game for the Avalanche on Friday.

Jean-Sebastien Giguere is probable to play in Wednesday's game against Los Angeles, according to Colorado coach Patrick Roy. Semyon Varlamov is coming back from representing Russia at the Olympics, so he'll likely get the night off before returning to the crease for Friday's contest versus Phoenix.

Jean-Sebastien Giguere blocked 30 shots in the Avalanche's 5-2 win over the Islanders on Saturday night. Giguere gave up both of the goals in the third period, almost seeing what was a 3-2 lead disappear. He's been a solid backup for the Avs this season, but he will be lucky to get a handful of starts down the stretch with the Avs in the playoff race. He has a 2.47 goals-against average and .917 save percentage this season.

Look for J.S. Giguere to get the start in goal against the Islanders Saturday night. The Avs are going to give Semyon Varlamv the night off so that he can prepare for the Olympics where he will be vying to be Russia's starting netminder.

Jean-Sebastien Giguere will start for the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. That will give Giguere a bit of work before the break and simultaneously give Semyon Varlamov a breather before the Olympics. Giguere has a 2.47 GAA and .917 save percentage in 14 games this season.

Jean-Sebastien Giguere was solid Monday night as he earned a 2-1 overtime victory over New Jersey. Giguere stopped 27 of 28 shots in the outing and improved his record to 8-4-0 in the process. Relegated to backup duties, the veteran goaltender has been sharp when called upon this year.

Jean-Sebastien Giguere will tend to Colorado's net in Monday's game against New Jersey. It will be his first start since Jan. 6. Giguere has played well against the Devils during his career, but he hasn't been very good for the Avalanche this season. He hasn't won a game since Dec. 6.

J.S. Giguere will play in one of Colorado's next four games. The team is on a four-game road trip and Avs' coach Patrick Roy indicated that Giguere will start in one of those contests.

Jean-Sebastien Giguere will be back in uniform on Monday. He will serve as Semyon Varlamov's backup in his return from a back injury.