Avs' Francouz exits early vs. Jets after scary collision
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Colorado Avalanche netminder Pavel Francouz departed Tuesday's contest after just 31 seconds following a collision with Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele.
Pavel Francouz/Mark Scheifele collision.
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The 29-year-old appeared to hit his head on the post and was motionless on the ice for several moments. A team trainer eventually helped him off the ice.
Scheifele was handed a two-minute minor for goaltender interference on the play.
Francouz was replaced by 22-year-old Adam Werner, who makes his NHL debut with the abrupt appearance.