Scott Wedgewood News

Several weeks ago, Colorado was non-committal about who their starting goalie would be in the postseason, but three games in, they are confident in their decision to turn to Wedgewood. In his first postseason as a starting goalie, the 33-year-old Wedgewood has been outstanding, helping his team jump out to a 3-0 series lead, boasting a dazzling 1.28 GAA and .947 SV%. The Avalanche hope to sweep the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, entering Game Four as -169 road favourites.

Wedgewood stopped a Quinton Byfield shootout attempt in the second period, one of 24 saves in Colorado's 2-1 overtime win over the Los Angeles Kings in Game Two. The 33-year-old Wedgewood has been tremendous in his first two career playoff starts, saving a combined 48 of 50 shots (.960 SV%). Several weeks ago, it seemed unclear who would be Colorado's starting goalie in the postseason, but Wedgewood's strong play has made it his crease to lose. Colorado enters Game Three as a -162 road favourite.

Wedgewood stopped a Quinton Byfield shootout attempt in the second period, one of 24 saves in Colorado's 2-1 overtime win over the Los Angeles Kings in Game Two. The 33-year-old Wedgewood has been tremendous in his first two career playoff starts, saving a combined 48 of 50 shots (.960 SV%). Several weeks ago, it seemed unclear who would be Colorado's starting goalie in the postseason, but Wedgewood's strong play has made it his crease to lose. Colorado enters Game Three as a -162 road favourite.

Wedgewood made his first career playoff start on Sunday in Game One and was less than three minutes away from recording his first postseason shutout, saving 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings. The 33-year-old Wedgewood ended the regular season with an absurd 0.64 GAA and .970 SV% in his last three games (3-0-0) and has clearly carried that momentum into the playoffs. The Avalanche enter Game Two on Tuesday as sizeable -256 home favourites.

Wedgewood made his first career playoff start on Sunday in Game One and was less than three minutes away from recording his first postseason shutout, saving 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings. The 33-year-old Wedgewood ended the regular season with an absurd 0.64 GAA and .970 SV% in his last three games (3-0-0) and has clearly carried that momentum into the playoffs. The Avalanche enter Game Two on Tuesday as sizeable -256 home favourites.

It's unclear which goalie will be in Colorado's crease to start the postseason, but the more consistent Wedgewood will tend the twine in their final game of the season. The 33-year-old Wedgewood was excellent in his previous outing, saving 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%) in a 2-1 shootout win over the Edmonton Oilers. Since mid-March, Wedgewood has an outstanding 1.22 GAA and .947 SV% in his last seven games (5-1-1). The Avalanche enter Thursday's contest as -174 home favourites against a Seattle Kraken team that was defeated 4-1 by the Vegas Golden Knights last night.

Wedgwood will be back between the pipes for the Avalanche on Monday after serving as Mackenzie Blackwood's backup in each of the last two games. Wedgewood turned in another strong performance in his last outing, allowing just a single goal on 19 shots in a 3-1 win in St. Louis on Tuesday. The 33-year-old netminder has enjoyed a career year in Denver, posting an outstanding 29-6-6 record while leading the NHL in both SV% (.918) and GAA (2.10). Wedgewood and the Avs enter action in Edmonton as slight favourites at -120 on the money line.

It's unclear who the league-leading Avalanche will turn to during the postseason, but lately, they have received more reliable play from Wedgewood, who will return to the crease on Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues. The 33-year-old Wedgewood was terrific in his previous outing, recording his third shutout of the season with a 17-save performance in a 2-0 win over his former team, the Dallas Stars. In his last five appearances (3-1-1), Wedgewood has a dazzling 1.35 GAA and .941 SV%. The Avalanche enter Tuesday's contest as -145 road favourites against a desperate St. Louis Blues team that is 2-0-1 in its last three games.

Mackenzie Blackwood has started Colorado's previous two games, but they will turn to Wedgewood on Monday against the Calgary Flames. The 33-year-old Wedgewood was solid in his most recent outing, saving 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) in a 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Since returning from the Olympic break, Wedgewood has an outstanding 1.70 GAA and .935 SV% in eight games (6-1-1). The Avalanche enter Monday's contest as enormous -362 home favourites against a Flames team that has impressed lately, going 5-0-1 in their last six games.

Mackenzie Blackwood has started Colorado's previous two games, but they will turn to Wedgewood on Monday against the Calgary Flames. The 33-year-old Wedgewood was solid in his most recent outing, saving 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) in a 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Since returning from the Olympic break, Wedgewood has an outstanding 1.70 GAA and .935 SV% in eight games (6-1-1). The Avalanche enter Monday's contest as enormous -362 home favourites against a Flames team that has impressed lately, going 5-0-1 in their last six games.

Wedgewood has been excellent lately for the Avalanche and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 33-year-old Wedgewood saved 17 of 18 shots in his most recent outing (.944 SV%), a 2-1 shootout loss to the Dallas Stars. Since returning from the Olympic break, Wedgewood has an outstanding 1.65 GAA and .935 SV% in seven appearances (5-1-1). Colorado enters Tuesday's contest as a -154 road favourite against a Penguins team that is 3-1-1 in its last five games.

Wedgewood will need to forget his performance in Monday's embarrassing 7-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, allowing three goals on five shots (.400 SV%), as he returns to the crease on Wednesday in a pivotal Central Division clash with the Dallas Stars. Before Monday's poor outing, the 33-year-old Wedgewood was excelling since returning from the Olympic break, posting an outstanding 1.26 GAA and .954 SV% in five appearances (5-0-0), including saving all 10 shots he faced in a relief performance in a 5-4 shootout win over Dallas two weeks ago. The Avalanche enter Wednesday's contest as -141 home favourites against a Stars team coming off of their first regulation loss in 16 games (14-1-1).

Wedgewood will need to forget his performance in Monday's embarrassing 7-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, allowing three goals on five shots (.400 SV%), as he returns to the crease on Wednesday in a pivotal Central Division clash with the Dallas Stars. Before Monday's poor outing, the 33-year-old Wedgewood was excelling since returning from the Olympic break, posting an outstanding 1.26 GAA and .954 SV% in five appearances (5-0-0), including saving all 10 shots he faced in a relief performance in a 5-4 shootout win over Dallas two weeks ago. The Avalanche enter Wednesday's contest as -141 home favourites against a Stars team coming off of their first regulation loss in 16 games (14-1-1).

With Mackenzie Blackwood struggling in recent games, Colorado relied a bit more heavily on Wedgewood, who will return to the crease on Monday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 32-year-old Wedgewood saved 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-1 win over the Seattle Kraken. Since returning from the Olympic break, Wedgewood has a dazzling 1.26 GAA and .954 SV% in five appearances (5-0-0). The Avalanche enter Monday's contest as significant -223 home favourites against a Penguins team that will welcome Evgeni Malkin back into the lineup from a five-game suspension.

With Mackenzie Blackwood struggling in recent games, Colorado relied a bit more heavily on Wedgewood, who will return to the crease on Monday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 32-year-old Wedgewood saved 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-1 win over the Seattle Kraken. Since returning from the Olympic break, Wedgewood has a dazzling 1.26 GAA and .954 SV% in five appearances (5-0-0). The Avalanche enter Monday's contest as significant -223 home favourites against a Penguins team that will welcome Evgeni Malkin back into the lineup from a five-game suspension.

Mackenzie Blackwood has allowed eight goals on 35 shots (.771 SV%) in his last two games, paving the way for Scott Wedgewood to tend the twine on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. The 33-year-old Wedgewood has been a pleasant surprise for Colorado all season, but has been exceptionally impressive since returning from the Olympic break, posting a stellar 1.33 GAA and .951 SV% in four games (4-0-0). Colorado enters the action on Thursday as sizable -208 road favourites against a Seattle team on a three-game losing streak (0-3-0).

Wedgewood was excellent in his return from the Olympic break, saving 28 of 30 shots (.933 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Utah Mammoth, and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. Dating back to the beginning of January, the 33-year-old Wedgewood has faltered a bit in an otherwise tremendous season, posting a 2.80 GAA and .895 SV% in his last eight games (4-3-1). The Avalanche enter Tuesday's contest as -144 road favourites against a Ducks team on a five-game winning streak.