Scott Wedgewood: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Inside The Rink / March 11

Levshunov Makes NHL Debut, Wedgewood Walls Chicago Blackhawks

The chilling mountain air in Colorado seemed to freeze the Blackhawks’ offensive efforts solid, despite two periods of hard-fought, scoreless hockey, as

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 5

Wedgewood Shines in Avalanche’s 4-1 Victory Over Penguins

On Tuesday night, we saw good friends Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon match up for the first time since winning the 4 Nations Face-Off final, with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche meeting at Ball Arena in Denver.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / February 3

Avalanche’s Scott Wedgewood day-to-day with upper-body injury

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood will be sidelined on a day-to-day basis due to an upper-body injury, reports Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sports.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / January 18

Scott Wedgewood Played Strong in First Start Since Injury

Scott Wedgewood won his first start back since suffering a lower-body injury on Jan. 2. He made 26 saves on 29 shots in the 6-3 win against the Dallas Stars on Saturday afternoon.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / January 12

Scott Wedgewood Reactivated From IR — When Should He Play Next?

The Avalanche got some positive news on Sunday as goalie Scott Wedgewood was reactivated from injury reserve. Wedgewood was hurt against the Buffalo back on Jan.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 12

Avalanche Activate Scott Wedgewood, Reassign Trent Miner

The Colorado Avalanche have activated backup goaltender Scott Wedgewood off of injured reserve. Wedgewood was controversially injured in Colorado’s January 2nd matchup against the Buffalo Sabres, after Sabres forward Zach Benson fell awkwardly on his right leg and then scored seconds later.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 4

Avalanche’s Scott Wedgewood hit with disappointing injury timeline

Scott Wedgewood is one half of a completely new-look goaltending tandem for the Colorado Avalanche — but the team will be without the veteran for at least the next couple of weeks, head coach Jared Bednar confirmed on Friday.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 3

Avalanche's Jared Bednar confirms news about their goaltender

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Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / January 3

Avalanche’s Scott Wedgewood sidelined at least week-to-week after suffering injury

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar confirmed Friday that Scott Wedgewood will be sidelined for at least a week, according to Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sports.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / January 3

Wedgewood’s Status Still Unclear: ‘I’m Guessing It’s Going To Be Week-To-Week’

CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Scott Wedgewood’s status is still unclear but it doesn’t sound, as of now, that it’s as bad as initially thought. Head coach Jared Bednar gave an update following the Avalanche’s Friday practice, saying the goalie is still being evaluated after suffering a lower-body injury in Thursday’s 6-5 OT victory over the Buffalo Sabres.

NHL News / FirstSportz / January 3

Watch: Massive scrum breaks out in Sabres-Avalanche game as Zach Benson scores while goaltender Scott Wedgewood lies hurt in goal

The Buffalo Sabres-Colorado Avalanche game on Thursday turned out to be a thrilling contest. In a topsy-turvy game, there was one controversial moment too from Zach Benson, which ignited a massive scrum in the third period.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / January 2

Avalanche’s Scott Wedgewood leaves game with injury

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood has left Thursday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres with an apparent injury. The injury came during a controversial play early in the third period of the game.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / January 2

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 hurt just over a minute into the third period when Sabres forward Zach Benson was battling with Avalanche center Parker Kelly near the Colorado goal.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / January 3

Scott Wedgewood Injured as Chaos Ensues at Ball Arena

DENVER — Scott Wedgewood departed the Avalanche’s game against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday after forward Zach Benson fell onto the goalie, causing an injury.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 30

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Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / December 9

Avalanche Goalie Could Be Team's Saving Grace

The Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators swapped back-up goalies recently in a fairly innocuous deal. The Avs brought in veteran puck-stopped Scott Wedgewood and sent Justus Annunen to the Predators to give each goalie a fresh start.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / December 8

Good & Bad: Wedgewood Earns First Avalanche Shutout Against Former Team

Scott Wedgewood stopped them all again. Only this time, he did it in a full 60-minute effort. The Avalanche’s newest goalie made 25 saves against the New Jersey Devils on Sunday to lead them to a 4-0 victory.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / December 8

Scott Wedgewood, Avalanche shut out Devils

Scott Wedgewood made 25 saves and the visiting Colorado Avalanche shut out the New Jersey Devils 4-0 on Sunday night. Ross Colton and Logan O'Connor scored first-period goals for the Avalanche, who are 3-1 on their five-game road trip.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 4

Avalanche’s Scott Wedgewood reacts to stunning performance in wild comeback vs. Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres had everything in complete control on Tuesday night against the visiting Colorado Avalanche, taking a 4-0 lead in the opening 20 minutes of play thanks to a pair of goals from Tage Thompson along with goals from J.J.

NHL News / Flamesnation / November 30

Around the NHL: Avalanche acquire goaltender Scott Wedgewood from Nashville

The Colorado Avalanche have finally made a trade for another goaltender — and it wasn’t Dan Vladar. Early on Saturday morning, the Avalanche consummated a deal with the Nashville Predators for goaltender Scott Wedgewood, who the Preds only just signed to a two-year deal on July 1.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 30

Avalanche Wedgewood Trade: Unexpected Change vs. Oilers?

The Colorado Avalanche made a notable move on Saturday, acquiring veteran goaltender Scott Wedgewood from the Nashville Predators in a trade that saw 24-year-old Justus Annunen and a 2025 sixth-round draft pick head to Nashville.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 30

Predators Bet on Potential: Land Annunen in Trade for Wedgewood

The Colorado Avalanche have tried to address their goaltending concerns by acquiring veteran Scott Wedgewood from the Nashville Predators in a trade on Saturday.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 30

Avalanche acquire G Scott Wedgewood from Predators

The Colorado Avalanche acquired Scott Wedgewood from the Nashville Predators on Saturday in exchange for fellow goaltender Justus Annunen and a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Hockey Now / July 18

Scott Wedgewood Not Taking Opportunity With Predators For Granted

Scott Wedgewood’s path through the NHL has been full of twists and turns. The 31-year-old goaltender’s career transaction log includes four free-agent deals, three trades and one waiver claim.

NHL News / Nashville Hockey Now / July 1, 2024

Predators Answer Backup Goalie Question With Scott Wedgewood

For months, it was unclear how the Nashville Predators would approach their future at goaltender. Those questions have seemingly been answered. Former Dallas Stars goalie Scott Wedgewood has signed a two-year deal with the Predators worth $1.5 million per season, according to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 7, 2024

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We cashed both of our plus-money SGPs yesterday in the NHL, and if a streak wanted to start building, we're here for it. There are just three games tonight in hockey, but a few of the home teams look primed to pile on a few goals.

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Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / January 2, 2024

Wedgewood’s Strong December Has Kept Stars at the Top

It is never easy to be without your starting goaltender. The goalie is arguably the most important position on the ice and is a key component to having sustained success.