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The Colorado Avalanche are getting a major boost back into their lineup for Tuesday night’s tilt against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, as head coach Jared Bednar has announced that goaltender Scott Wedgewood is ready to return to the crease.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / December 9

Avalanche injury news: Scott Wedgewood to return against Predators

A netminder who has been having a great season is set to return to play. When speaking to the media, Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar revealed that goaltender Scott Wedgewood will start against the Nashville Predators.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 7

Avalance reassign Trent Miner; Scott Wedgewood expected to return

The Colorado Avalanche reassigned goaltender Trent Miner after Sunday’s win over New York. The move clears the way for Scott Wedgewood to return from injury in Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators, per Corey Masisak of the Denver Post.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / December 3

Avalanche’s Scott Wedgewood leaves game with upper-body injury

The Colorado Avalanche announced on social media that goaltender Scott Wedgewood left Tuesday’s game against the Vancouver Canucks with an upper-body injury and would not return.

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Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / December 1

Colorado Avalanche’s 3 Stars of November

This season, the Colorado Avalanche are playing at a level that is unmatched by any other NHL team. They’re on a 16-game point streak with an 18-1-6 record.

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / November 30

Avalanche Goalies Pushing Each Other to New Heights

The Colorado Avalanche have one of the best teams in hockey right now, and a huge reason for their success is the play coming from the crease. Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood have formed a tandem that's not just effective, it's competitive in the best possible way.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 27

NHL-best Avalanche and Wild put long winning streaks on the line

One thing is certain for Friday's game between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild. Somebody's winning streak will have to end.

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NHL News / Dose.ca / November 26

Olympic Games: Scott Wedgewood added to Hockey Canada’s roster

Last night, there was only one game in the NHL… and it wasn’t a good one. The Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers 8-3, and both Oilers goalies (Calvin Pickard and Stuart Skinner) gave up four goals apiece.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / November 26

Report: Scott Wedgewood added to Canada’s list of possible Olympic participants

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood has been added to the Canadian National Team’s list of possible participants for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, according to TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / November 24

Goaltending a backbone of Avalanche’s hot start

The Colorado Avalanche have been far and away the best team in the NHL so far this season. Currently riding a nine-game winning streak, the Avs are 16-1-5 and are seven points clear of the Dallas Stars and Carolina Hurricanes for the best record in the league.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Rink / November 24

Recap: Makar and Wedgewood too much in Colorado 1-0 win over Chicago

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood stopped all 22 shots faced in a 1-0 Colorado victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday night. This gave the Avalanche (16-1-5) back-to-back shutouts on the road after Mackenzie Blackwood turned aside all 35 shots he faced the night before against the Nashville Predators.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / November 24

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Colorado Avalanche News / ESPN / November 23

Wedgewood authors shutout as Avs run streak to 9

Scott Wedgewood made 22 saves for his first shutout of the season, and the Avalanche extended their winning streak to nine games with a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks Sunday night, moving Colorado to 11-0-2 since its lone regulation loss Oct.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 23

Scott Wedgewood shuts door as Avalanche blank Blackhawks

Cale Makar scored in the second period to back Scott Wedgewood's 22-save shutout as the visiting Colorado Avalanche edged the Chicago Blackhawks 1-0 on Sunday for their ninth straight victory.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / November 22

Avalanche’s Scott Wedgewood Has Been a Massive Boost to Early Success

The Colorado Avalanche, through their first 20 games of the 2025-26 season, are 14-1-5 and have become one of four teams to get through 20 games with one or fewer regulation losses.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 20

Scott Wedgewood gets real on ‘awesome’ opportunity with Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche are 13-1-5, the best record in the NHL, heading into Thursday’s action. Nathan MacKinnon leads the league in goals and points, but it is the goaltending that is getting the attention.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / November 19

Scott Wedgewood's surge fuels Avalanche entering Rangers' visit

When the Colorado Avalanche turned over their goaltenders last November, Scott Wedgewood was acquired to be a solid backup to Mackenzie Blackwood. Wedgewood hasn't played like a backup, and he has given head coach Jared Bednar a good problem to have -- deciding which goalie to start.

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / November 17

Scott Wedgewood Coming in Clutch for Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche are on top of the NHL as the first quarter of the regular season concludes, jumping out to an impressive 13-1-5 record. Occupying the top spot in the division and conference standings, the Avs look like the most complete team in the league.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 17

3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 4-1 Win Over the Islanders

It doesn’t get better than being a Colorado Avalanche fan right now. They have been the hottest team in the National Hockey League (NHL), sitting atop the league standings for a while now.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / November 13

Avalanche sign Scott Wedgewood to one-year, $2.5 million extension

A respectable veteran is going to be hanging around the Mile High City for at least another season. On Thursday, the Colorado Avalanche announced that the team has signed goaltender Scott Wedgewood to a one-year contract extension.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / November 13

Avalanche sign G Scott Wedgewood to 1-year extension

The Colorado Avalanche signed goaltender Scott Wedgewood to a one-year contract extension on Friday. The contract runs through the 2026-27 season. No financial terms were announced, but TSN pegged the value at $2.5 million.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / November 13

Avalanche Re-Sign Goaltender Scott Wedgewood to Extension

The Colorado Avalanche took care of some business on Thursday, signing goaltender Scott Wedgewood to a contract extension. The deal is a one-year pact, worth $2.5 million.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 13

Avalanche sign veteran goaltender to one-year extension

The Avalanche announced they’ve signed goaltender Scott Wedgewood to a one-year extension. The deal is worth $2.5M.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Dose.ca / October 23

VIDEO: Scott Wedgewood’s mask in Nordiques colors is sensational

Tonight, the Avalanche and Hurricanes will face off in Colorado, or should I say, the Whalers and Nordiques will face off in Colorado. The Avalanche will be wearing their old Nordiques jerseys, and the Hurricanes will be playing in their old Whalers jerseys.

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.