The Avs exacted their revenge in the postseason, however, winning the Western Conference quarterfinals vs. the Flames in five games.
Rittich burst onto the scene last season with an impressive 27-9-3 record, 2.61 goals-against average and one shutout across 45 games.
Grubauer was in similar shape, posting an 18-9-5 record with a 2.64 GAA and .917 save percentage, allowing the organization to part with Semyon Varlamov.
Colorado ranked seventh on the power play in 2018-19, humming along at a 22.0 percent clip.
Avalanche D Ian Cole (hip) kicks off his season on the Injured List.
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