Colorado Avalanche goalie Darcy Kuemper left Game 1 against Edmonton in the second period on Tuesday night with an upper-body injury and did not return.

The netminder surrendered three goals to the Oilers before suffering the injury 7:19 into the middle frame. He was replaced by Pavel Francouz.

The Avalanche had no further update on Kuemper after the game, with head coach Jared Bednar saying "we'll see" when asked how long his goalie might be sidelined.

It was a tough night for goalies in Game 1, as Oilers starter Mike Smith gave up six goals before being pulled in favour of Mikko Koskinen.

The Avalanche took the opener 8-6, with Game 2 set for Thursday in Denver.