SCOTT WEDGEWOOD NEWS

Wins first start since Jan. 2 Wedgewood made 26 saves in a 6-3 victory over the Stars on Saturday.

Impact It was Wedgewood's first start since he sustained an ankle injury against the Buffalo Sabres on Jan. 2. Newcomer Mackenzie Blackwood played eight of nine games, so getting Wedgewood back is a big boost for the Avs. His 2.44 GAA and .914 save percentage are already strong, and the net situation in Mile High is far more stable with Blackwood in town. Daily managers can count on strong numbers when Wedgewood is in net.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lehkonen has 2 goals and 2 assists, Makar also scores 2 as Avalanche beat Stars 6-3

Artturi Lehkonen had two goals and two assists, Cale Makar also scored twice and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 6-3

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to face Dallas Wedgewood (lower body) is expected to start at home against Dallas on Saturday, Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey reports.

Impact Wedgewood is making his first appearance since Jan. 2. He has a 5-4-1 record, 2.90 GAA and .900 save percentage in 12 outings this season, but those lackluster statistics are mostly a result of his time with Nashville to start the campaign. Since he was acquired by Colorado on Nov. 30, he has gone 4-2-0 with a 2.35 GAA and a .917 save percentage in seven outings. Dallas will be a challenging adversary to return against -- the Stars rank 10th in goals per game with 3.16.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IR Wedgewood (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Sunday.

Impact Wedgewood is slated to rejoin the Avs after missing five games with a lower-body injury. The veteran netminder figures to return to a backup role behind Mackenzie Blackwood. Since joining Colorado, Wedgewood is 4-2-0 with a .917 save percentage and 2.35 GAA across seven appearances.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dach, Caufield score in shootout to lift the Canadiens 2-1 over the Avalanche

Kirby Dach and Cole Caufield scored in the shootout, Jakub Dobes had 22 saves in regulation, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Saturday night

JANUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On injured reserve Wedgewood (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Coach Jared Bednar described Wedgewood as "week-to-week" Friday, so it makes sense to have the goaltender on IR. The Avalanche are expected to lean heavily on Mackenzie Blackwood during Wedgewood's absence, but Trent Miner might start in half of Colorado's back-to-back against Chicago and Minnesota on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. The 32-year-old Wedgewood has a 5-4-1 record, 2.90 GAA and .900 save percentage in 12 appearances between Nashville and Colorado in 2024-25.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Avs goalie Scott Wedgewood estimated week-to-week after play that drew Jared Bednar's wrath

Jared Bednar received some clarity from the league on why a whistle wasn’t blown to stop a play with his goaltender Scott Wedgewood hurt and down on the ice

JANUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still being evaluated Wedgewood (lower body) continues to undergo further evaluation but won't be back short term after head coach Jared Bednar told reporters Friday, "I'm guessing it's going to be week...

Impact It's a tough blow for Wedgewood considering he was putting up decent numbers in Colorado. The 32-year-old netminder is 4-2-0 with a 2.35 GAA and one shutout in seven appearances for the Avs. Still, barring a long-term concern, Wedgewood could still see plenty of action this season as the No. 2 option in Colorado. In the meantime, the Avs will likely need to bring up either Kevin Mandolese or Trent Miner from the minors ahead of Friday's clash with Montreal.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jared Bednar upset with no whistle on play where Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood was hurt

Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar was so irate that not even a dramatic, come-from-behind overtime win could calm him down

JANUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toews scores in overtime, Avalanche overcome 3-goal deficit to beat Sabres 6-5

Devon Toews scored 48 seconds into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche overcame a three-goal deficit to beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-5 on Thursday night and extend their winning strea...

JANUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avs' G Scott Wedgewood exits game with apparent injury Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood left Thursday night’s game against Buffalo with an apparent right-leg injury.Wedgewood was hur...

JANUARY 3 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Leaves Thursday's game Wedgewood exited Thursday's game versus the Sabres with an apparent lower-body injury after a collision in the third period, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.

Impact Wedgewood couldn't put any weight on his right leg as he left the ice. He's been fantastic in a backup role since he was traded from Nashville, though he was saddled with four goals on 18 shots Thursday -- the fourth goal coming on the play that left him injured. The Avalanche may need to make a move for another goaltender prior to Saturday's game versus the Canadiens if Wedgewood's injury is as bad as it looks.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Sabres Wedgewood will defend the home crease versus Buffalo on Thursday, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Wedgewood has been great since his trade from Nashville, going 4-2-0 with a 1.94 GAA and a .932 save percentage in six starts this season. Wedgewood will face the Sabres, who are averaging 3.03 goals per game in 2024-25.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche reward newly acquired goalie Blackwood with 5-year, $26.25 million contract extension

It didn’t take goalie Mackenzie Blackwood long to establish himself as the Colorado Avalanche’s starter for the present and future after signing a five-year $26.25 million contract...

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes 30 saves in win Wedgewood stopped 30 of 32 shots in Friday's 4-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Wedgewood earned his fourth win in six outings with the Avalanche in this contest. He limited the damage to goals by Leo Carlsson and Alex Killorn, helping the Avalanche sweep a back-to-back set. Wedgewood improved to 5-4-1 with a 2.69 GAA and a .908 save percentage over 11 appearances between Colorado and Nashville this season. He's settled in nicely to the backup role with his new team, and he's a strong fantasy play whenever he starts. Mackenzie Blackwood will likely get the nod versus the Kraken on Sunday.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makar, Avalanche continue special teams success in 4-2 win over Ducks

Cale Makar had a power-play goal and an assist, Parker Kelly scored short-handed and the Colorado Avalanche capitalized on special teams to get a 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting in Anaheim Wedgewood will start Friday's road game versus Anaheim, Ducks PA Announcer Phil Hulett reports.

Impact Wedgewood lost his last start, giving up three goals on 22 shots against Utah. The 32-year-old has won three of five outings with the Avalanche, including one shutout, and he's allowed just nine goals since he was traded from the Predators. Wedgewood has a favorable matchup Friday, though the Avalanche are playing the second half of a back-to-back.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blackwood and Georgiev face former teams as Avalanche and Sharks square off after swapping goalies

It didn’t take long before goaltenders Mackenzie Blackwood and Alexandar Georgiev found themselves on opposite ends of the rink stopping shots from their former teammates

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falls to Utah Wedgewood stopped 19 of 22 shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss to Utah. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact The Avalanche didn't get on the board until Nathan MacKinnon scored with 4:34 left in the third period while Wedgewood was pulled for an extra attacked. Colorado's rally ended with a Kevin Stenlund empty-netter 23 seconds later. Wedgewood is now 3-2-0 with nine goals allowed over five appearances since he was traded from the Predators to the Avalanche. Overall, he's at a 4-4-1 record with a 2.77 GAA and a .904 save percentage over 10 games this season. Mackenzie Blackwood was healthy enough to back up Thursday, though the Avalanche have not yet named a starting goalie for Saturday's contest versus the Predators.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Guenther has 2 goals and an assist as Utah beats Avalanche 4-1

Dylan Guenther had two goals and an assist and the Utah Hockey Club beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-1

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guarding cage Thursday Wedgewood will patrol the home crease versus Utah on Thursday, Adrian Hernandez of Mile High Hockey reports.

Impact Wedgewood will make his third straight start as the Avalanche return home from a five-game road trip. Wedgewood has allowed only two goals on 52 shots in wins over Pittsburgh and New Jersey, raising his record to 4-3-1 across nine appearances this season. He will face Utah, who are averaging 2.96 goals per game in 2024-25.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in win Wedgewood made 24 saves in a 6-2 win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

Impact Wedgewood is now 3-1-0 in four starts with the Avs, and his 1.59 GAA and .944 save percentage make him look like a star. Unfortunately for him, Mackenzie Blackwood's arrival in a trade means Wedgewood will be a super-backup or caught in a three-headed goalie monster along with Alexandar Georgiev. Still, this team is powerful, so Wedgewood needs to be in your blue paint whenever he's in theirs.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rantanen records hat trick in 600th game and adds two assists as the Avalanche drill Pittsburgh 6-2

Mikko Rantanen collected his 10th career hat trick and added two assists as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to start Tuesday Wedgewood is slated to serve as the starting netminder for Tuesday's road game against the Penguins, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.

Impact Although the Avalanche traded for Mackenzie Blackwood on Monday, it isn't very surprising to see Wedgewood get the start Tuesday since Blackwood is feeling under the weather and won't join the team in Pittsburgh. Wedgewood has been productive over his first three appearances with Colorado, posting a 2-1-0 record, 1.44 GAA and .951 save percentage.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche swap goaltenders by sending Georgiev to Sharks as part of a deal for Blackwood

The Colorado Avalanche have swapped goaltenders with San Jose, sending a struggling Alexandar Georgiev to the Sharks for Mackenzie Blackwood

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS