Flames rookie Valimaki to make playoff debut in Game 4 vs. Avs

Juuso Valimaki will get his first taste of postseason action Wednesday night.

The Calgary Flames defenseman is officially in the lineup for Game 4 of the team's first-round playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche.

Valimaki, a 20-year-old rookie, appeared in 24 regular-season contests for Calgary, chipping in three points and averaging 15:29 of ice time.

The Flames selected him 16th overall in the 2017 draft.

Colorado currently leads the best-of-seven series 2-1 after a 6-2 victory in Game 3.