Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood: Unavailable for Thursday's game
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Wedgewood (back) won't be available for Thursday's road game against the Islanders, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.
Wedgewood was removed from Tuesday's game against the Canucks after his back tightened up, and he'll be unavailable for at least one additional matchup. However, head coach Jared Bednar said that Wedgewood worked out Thursday morning and could return at some point during Colorado's current road trip, which runs through Tuesday. Mackenzie Blackwood will serve as the starting netminder against the Islanders on Thursday, while Trent Miner will be available as the No. 2 option.
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Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood: Appears to avoid significant injury
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Wedgewood's back tightened up on him, and that's the reason he was pulled from Tuesday's game versus the Canucks, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Wedgewood's exit in the second period came with little warning, but the first-place Avalanche opted to take a cautious approach with a goalie who's been key to their success. Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 11 shots in relief of Wedgewood to earn the win. Wedgewood's injury doesn't appear to be significant at this time, though head coach Jared Bednar didn't confirm the goalie's availability for Thursday versus the Islanders.
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Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood: Dealing with upper-body injury
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Wedgewood (upper body) will not return to Tuesday's game versus the Canucks.
It wasn't obvious what caused Wedgewood to leave the game in the middle of the second period, but the team was able to clarify that it was an injury. He stopped 10 of 11 shots before his exit, but Wedgewood left with the game tied at 1-1, so he won't get a result. Mackenzie Blackwood took over in goal and will see the bulk of the starts if Wedgewood misses any additional time. The Avalanche are beginning a four-game road trip Thursday versus the Islanders.
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Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood: Expected to start against Vancouver
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Wedgewood is slated to draw the home start against the Canucks on Tuesday, per Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports.
Wedgewood had his eight-game winning streak snapped at the hands of the Wild on Friday, but he was hardly at fault in that matchup, as he turned aside 37 of 39 shots in a 3-2 shootout loss. The 33-year-old has been one of the stories of the season, posting a 13-1-3 record with one shutout, a 2.08 GAA and a .921 save percentage through 18 appearances. He has a favorable matchup Tuesday against a 10-13-3 Vancouver squad that has dropped back-to-back games and five of its last six (1-4-1).
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Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood: Strong play continues
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Wedgewood made 35 saves in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Wild on Friday.
Wedgewood had won eight consecutive games prior to Friday, and he remains without a regulation loss in nine (8-0-1). Overall, Wedgewood is 13-1-3 with a .920 save percentage and 2.08 GAA. He's given Mackenzie Blackwood the opportunity to effectively ease out of injury, and he's done it with flair. Wedgewood will continue to be a solid fantasy contributor. He's too good to not.
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Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood: Expected to start Friday
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Wedgewood is expected to start on the road against Minnesota on Friday, per Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.
Wedgewood has won his past eight games while allowing just 14 goals on 207 shots (.932 save percentage). He's 13-1-2 with a 2.09 GAA and a .918 save percentage in 17 outings. The Wild are tied for 22nd in goals per game with 2.92.
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Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood: Shutout extends win streak to eight
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Wedgewood posted a 22-save shutout in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Blackhawks.
Wedgewood's ninth shutout in his career was his first this season. He extended his winning streak to eight games, a span in which he's given up just 14 goals on 193 shots (.927 save percentage). The 33-year-old netminder is up to 13-1-2 on the year with a 2.09 GAA and a .918 save percentage through 17 starts. Mackenzie Blackwood posted a shutout win over the Predators on Saturday, so both of the Avalanche's goalies will have momentum heading into Wednesday's home game versus the Sharks. While Wedgewood has been elite this season, it wouldn't be a surprise to see this crease turn into an even timeshare if both netminders continue to play well.
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Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood: Not at his best Thursday
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Wedgewood stopped 16 of 19 shots in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.
Wedgewood was far from his best in this contest, but the Avalanche's top players more than made up for it. It's still a win, and that's now seven in a row for Wedgewood, who has given up two goals or less in five of those victories. He's at a 12-1-2 record with a 2.23 GAA and a .913 save percentage through 16 appearances. The 33-year-old hasn't played more than two games in a row since Mackenzie Blackwood's season debut, and both goalies should get a start in this weekend's road back-to-back versus Nashville and Chicago on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.
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Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood: Excellent in sixth straight win
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Wedgewood allowed one goal on 29 shots in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Islanders.
The game was closer than the final score would indicate, as the Avalanche scored twice in the final minute. Wedgewood gave up a goal to Emil Heineman at 2:05 of the first period but shut the door after that to bank his sixth straight win. This was his third game in a row allowing just one tally. Wedgewood is up to 11-1-2 on the year with a 2.17 GAA and a .917 save percentage through 15 starts. He'll continue to function as the starter until his performance dips, though Mackenzie Blackwood will get starts in more than just back-to-back sets. The Avalanche have three full days off before hosting the Rangers on Thursday.
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Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood: Signs one-year contract extension
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Wedgewood inked a one-year, $2.5 million contract extension with the Avalanche on Thursday.
Wedgewood has been outstanding this season, posting a 10-1-2 record with a 2.26 GAA and a .913 save percentage across 14 appearances. He leads the NHL in wins, is fifth in goals-against average and is 10th overall in save percentage. While Mackenzie Blackwood is expected to eventually regain his spot at Colorado's top netminder, Wedgewood has been everything and more at this time for the Avs.
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Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood: Cools off Ducks
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Wedgewood stopped 35 of 36 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Ducks.
Wedgewood stood tall against a team that came into this contest with momentum on its side. The 33-year-old netminder is the first to earn 10 wins this season, and he's won his last five outings to get to 10-1-2 in 14 appearances. Wedgewood has added a 2.26 GAA and a .913 save percentage. The Avalanche's next game is a fairly favorable home matchup versus the Sabres on Thursday.
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Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood: Bounced by B's
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Wedgewood made 16 saves in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Bruins.
It was a tough afternoon for the journeyman netminder, who saw two of the goals against him scored from behind the net. Viktor Arvidsson banked in a shot off Wedgewood's back late in the first period, and Morgan Geekie faked a wraparound attempt before tucking the puck inside the near post with five seconds left in the second. Wedgewood had a strong start to the season, going 5-0-1 over his first six appearances with a 1.48 GAA and a .938 save percentage, but he's given up 11 goals on just 63 shots over his last three outings.
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Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood: Starting in Boston
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Wedgewood will guard the road goal against the Bruins on Saturday, per Corey Masisak of the Denver Post.
Despite allowing four goals on 11 shots in only 13:40 of playing time during Thursday's 5-4 shootout loss to Carolina, Wedgewood will make his ninth straight start. He has a 5-0-2 record with a 2.33 GAA and a .910 save percentage through eight appearances this season. Boston ranks 13th in the league with 3.22 goals per game this campaign.
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Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood: Faces little traffic in win
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Wedgewood stopped 13 of 14 shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Bruins.
Wedgewood has won five of his six starts, with the lone defeat coming in a shootout. The 33-year-old had almost no work to do Saturday, as he gave up a goal to John Beecher at 3:11 of the first period before shutting the door the rest of the way. Wedgewood has a 1.48 GAA and .938 save percentage and has more than admirably filled in for Mackenzie Blackwood (lower body), who recently completed a conditioning stint with AHL Colorado. At this point, it wouldn't be surprising for Wedgewood to claim a timeshare even once Blackwood is healthy, which could benefit both goalies. The Avalanche play in Utah on Tuesday, which could make goal support a little harder to come by against the stingy Mammoth.
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Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood: Facing Bruins
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Wedgewood will make his sixth consecutive start Saturday at home versus Boston, according to Marc Moser of Altitude Sports.
Wedgewood has allowed only eight goals on 131 shots (.939 save percentage), posting a 4-0-1 record with a 1.57 GAA. He has given up only one goal in each of his four wins and has been sensational in taking over from the injured Mackenzie Blackwood (lower body). Boston has posted 3.60 goals per game this season.
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Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood: Gets starting nod Thursday
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Wedgewood will guard the road goal in Columbus on Thursday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
This will be Wedgewood's fifth straight start, as Mackenzie Blackwood (lower body) has yet to play and is currently on a conditioning stint with AHL Colorado. Wedgewood has had a strong start to the season, posting a 3-0-1 mark with a 1.71 GAA and a .935 save percentage. He certainly has helped his cause to play more in 2025-26 after he made only 24 regular-season appearances last year. The Blue Jackets have scored 10 goals in three games, including seven against the Wild on Saturday.
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Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood: Concedes once in win
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Wedgewood gave up one goal on 29 shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Sabres.
Wedgewood remains undefeated in regulation, going 3-0-1 in four starts to open the season. With Mackenzie Blackwood (lower body) set for a conditioning stint with AHL Colorado, the veteran Wedgewood should get the nod again versus Columbus on Thursday.
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Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood: Patroling crease Monday
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Wedgewood will be in goal on the road versus the Sabres on Monday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Wedgwood has yet to lose in regulation this season, posting a 2-0-1 record, 1.95 GAA and .925 save percentage through three outings. With Mackenzie Blackwood (lower body) headed to AHL Colorado on a conditioning assignment, the net figures to remain Wedgewood's for the time being. If Wedgewood continues to perform at this level, he could force his way into a split share.
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Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood: Gets first taste of defeat
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Wedgewood allowed four goals on 22 shots in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Stars.
Wedgewood wasn't particularly sharp against an opportunistic Dallas offense in this contest. He's now allowed six goals on 80 shots while going 2-0-1 over three games to begin 2025-26. Mackenzie Blackwood (lower body) may not make the Avalanche's road trip to Buffalo on Monday and Columbus on Thursday, which would open the door for Wedgewood to make another pair of starts.
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Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood: In goal Saturday
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Wedgewood will patrol the home crease against Dallas on Saturday, per Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports.
Wedgewood has a 2-0-0 record to begin the 2025-26 campaign after stopping 56 of 58 shots in wins over the Kings and Mammoth. Dallas is coming off a 5-4 victory over Winnipeg on Thursday.
