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: 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: 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: 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.
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: Starting in Chicago
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Wedgewood will protect the road net Sunday in Chicago, per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.
Wedgewood heads into this Central Division matchup with a perfect 7-0-0 record, 2.00 GAA and .924 save percentage across his last seven outings. The Blackhawks have taken a step forward this year, but they have yet to face the league's top team in the Avalanche. Colorado has just one regulation loss through 21 games this season, while the Blackhawks have dropped back-to-back contests and were shelled by the Sabres on Friday by a 9-3 score.
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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: Slated to start Thursday
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Wedgewood is expected to defend the home goal against the Rangers on Thursday, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.
Wedgewood has won six straight games, allowing just 11 goals on 166 shots (.934 save percentage). He is 11-1-2 with a 2.17 GAA and a .917 save percentage across 15 appearances this season. He has taken over as the No. 1 goaltender in Colorado, bumping Mackenzie Blackwood to a backup role. The Rangers are 30th in NHL scoring, generating only 2.48 goals per game.
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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: Starting Sunday
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Wedgewood will get the home start versus the Islanders on Sunday, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.
Mackenzie Blackwood was between the pipes for a 6-3 win over the Sabres on Thursday. Wedgewood has been operating as the No. 1 netminder to great results this season, especially when Blackwood was working his way back from a lower-body injury. Wedgewood has posted a 2.00 GAA and .927 save percentage during his five-game winning streak, and his strong play earned him a one-year contract extension 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: Slated to start versus Ducks
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Wedgewood is expected to guard the crease at home against Anaheim on Tuesday, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.
Wedgewood is riding a four-game winning streak during which he posted a 2.25 GAA and a .911 save percentage. Despite the return of Mackenzie Blackwood, the Avs continue to give the bulk of the workload to Wedgewood, though the 33-year-old has been getting every third game off. If that trend continues, it will be Wedgewood versus the Sabres on Thursday before Blackwood goes against the Islanders on Sunday.
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Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood: Cruises to blowout win
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Wedgewood stopped 23 of 24 shots in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Oilers.
Wedgewood got plenty of help, as four different Avalanche skaters had two goals in Saturday's contest. He has posted four straight wins, and that's come over a five-game span for the Avalanche, which suggests he's still got at least a timeshare with Mackenzie Blackwood. Wedgewood is up to 9-1-2 with a 2.37 GAA and a .906 save percentage over 13 starts this season. Blackwood is likely to get the start in Vancouver on Sunday, but it remains to be seen how the workload will be divided moving forward. Head coach Jared Bednar could opt to go with the hot hand outside of back-to-back sets.
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Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood: Exits ice first Saturday
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Wedgewood was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Conor McGahey of Altitude TV reports, indicating he will defend the road net against Edmonton on Saturday.
Wedgewood made 22 saves in a 3-2 win over Tampa Bay on Tuesday. He has earned a record of 8-1-2 with a 2.49 GAA and a .902 save percentage through 12 appearances this season. Edmonton is tied with the Lightning for 17th in the league with 3.07 goals per game this campaign.
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Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood: Defeats Lightning
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Wedgewood stopped 22 of 24 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Lightning.
Wedgewood picked up his third consecutive win. The 33-year-old allowed an early goal to Nikita Kucherov and a third-period tally to Brayden Point. Wedgewood's hot start to the season has faded, but he remains in a good position with the Avalanche's strong offense to support him. He's now 8-1-2 with a 2.49 GAA and a .902 save percentage over 12 appearances. The Avalanche play their next two games in a road back-to-back with stops in Edmonton on Saturday and in Vancouver on Sunday, so look for Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood to split those starts.
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Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood: Guarding crease versus Bolts
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Wedgewood will be in goal at home against Tampa Bay on Tuesday, Conor McGahey of Altitude TV reports.
Wedgewood currently leads the NHL with seven wins in his 11 outings, including his last two performances. Along the way, the 33-year-old netminder posted a 2.53 GAA and a .900 save percentage but is still looking for his first shutout of the year. If Wedgewood continues to perform at this level, he will keep Mackenzie Blackwood firmly cemented to the bench.
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