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Wedgewood will start vs. the Islanders on Sunday.
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Colorado has signed Scott Wedgewood to a one-year, $2.5 million contract extension.
Wedgewood has been exceptional with Colorado this season, thrust into a starting role because of an injured Mackenzie Blackwood, and has likely earned himself a larger share of starts for the remainder of the season. The 33-year-old Wedgewood has a 2.26 GAA and .913 SV% in 14 appearances this season (10-1-2). He had a career-high 16 wins in the 2023-24 season as a member of the Dallas Stars.
Makar has been recalled from the Colorado Eagles (AHL).
Makar made his NHL debut earlier this season, playing 6:07 time-on-ice, but has primarily been in the AHL. The 24-year-old forward has four points (1G / 3A) in 13 games with the Colorado Eagles (AHL).
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Blackwood will start vs. Buffalo on Thursday.
Colorado has been cautious with Blackwood's return from a lower-body injury, playing only two games since his return at the beginning of November, but he will return to the crease on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 28-year-old goalie is still finding his footing, posting a subpar 3.42 GAA and .875 SV% in two games (1-0-1). He had a terrific 2.33 GAA and .913 SV% with Colorado in 37 games last season (22-12-3).
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Wedgewood will start vs. Anaheim on Tuesday.
Wedgewood continues to see plenty of action even with Mackenzie Blackwood back in the lineup, and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 33-year-old Wedgwood was solid in his most recent outing, saving 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) in a dominant 9-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers. He has a 2.37 GAA and .906 SV% in 13 games this season (9-1-2). Colorado enters Tuesday's contest as a whopping -237 home favorite against the red-hot Ducks, who are riding a seven-game winning streak.
Goalie Start
Wedgewood is expected to start vs. Anaheim on Tuesday.
Wedgewood continues to see plenty of action even with Mackenzie Blackwood back in the lineup, and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 33-year-old Wedgwood was solid in his most recent outing, saving 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) in a dominant 9-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers. He has a 2.37 GAA and .906 SV% in 13 games this season (9-1-2). Colorado enters Tuesday's contest as a whopping -237 home favorite against the red-hot Ducks, who are riding a seven-game winning streak.
Colorado has signed Gavin Brindley to a two-year, $875,000 contract extension.
Brindley was drafted 34th overall by the Columbus Blues Jackets in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft and has established himself as an NHL regular with the Avalanche early in the 2025-26 season. The 21-year-ld forward is averaging 8:58 time-on-ice and has five points (3G / 2A) through 14 games this season.
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Blackwood will start vs. Vancouver on Sunday.
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Wedgewood starts Saturday in Edmonton.
L’Heureux will miss 4-to-6 weeks with a lower-body injury.
Brindley (concussion) will return to the Avalanche lineup on Saturday.
Brindley missed the last two games with a concussion but will be back on Colorado's fourth line on Saturday. Brindley has one goal and one assist in 12 games this season.
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Wedgewood was the first goalie off the ice at the Avalanche morning skate.
Brindley (concussion) returned to Colorado's practice on Friday.
Brindley has missed Colorado's last two games due to a concussion, but was back at practice on Friday. The 21-year-old Brindley is averaging 8:41 time-on-ice and has two points (1G / 1A) through 12 games in a bottom-six role for the Avalanche.
Fensore has been assigned to Chicago (AHL).
Fensore made his season debut on October 28th but has not played since. The 24-year-old blueliner has picked up seven points (3G / 4A) in five AHL games this season.
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Taylor Makar is expected to be a healthy scratch vs. Tampa Bay on Tuesday.
Makar made his NHL debut last week, playing 6:07 time-on-ice, but will exit the lineup on Tuesday as a healthy scratch. Tristen Nielsen will draw into the lineup as Makar's replacement.
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Nielsen will make his NHL debut on Tuesday vs. Tampa Bay.
Nielsen is an undrafted forward that has exclusively spent the last five seasons in the AHL. The 25-year-old will suit up for his first NHL game on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has nine points (5G / 4A) in 11 games with the Colorado Eagles (AHL) this season.
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Wedgewood will start vs. Tampa Bay on Tuesday.
Mackenzie Blackwood made his season debut, returning from a lower-body injury, in Colorado's most recent outing, but the team will err on the side of caution, returning to Wedgewood on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 33-year-old Wedgewood was solid in his last contest, saving 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. He has a 2.53 GAA and .900 SV% in 11 games this season (7-1-2). Colorado enters Tuesday's contest as -142 home favorites against a red-hot Tampa Bay team riding a five-game winning streak.
Nashville has recalled Zachary L'Heureux from Milwaukee (AHL).
L'Heureux was drafted 27th-overall by the Predators in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 22-year-old forward made his NHL debut last season, scoring 15 points (5G / 10A) in 62 games, but has started the 2025-26 season in the AHL, where he has six points (4G / 2A) in seven games with the Milwaukee Admirals this season.