Wedgewood made 15 saves in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Nashville. Given an opportunity for a revenge game against the team that dealt him to the Avalanche in November, Wedgewood wound up on the wrong end of a goaltending duel with Juuse Saros despite the fact that Colorado out-shot the home squad 32-17.
Colorado Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood, center, helps unload baggage from a Southwest Airlines during a stop at Denver International Airport, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/)
This will be his first start against his old team since the trade. The Predators rank 29th in goals per game with 2.65.
Wedgewood made 15 saves in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Nashville.
Wedgewood (upper body) is set to start on the road against Nashville on Saturday, according to Conor McGahey of Altitude TV.
Colorado Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood, center, helps unload baggage from a Southwest Airlines during a stop at Denver International Airport, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/)
Regardless of Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar's decision Wednesday night, the New Jersey Devils were going to see a familiar face in the opposing net.
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Jonathan Marchessault put Nashville in front midway through the third period. Luke Schenn’s shot from the right point went wide, but the carom off the back boards came right to Marchessault near the left post, and was able to tuck it into the net before Avs goalie Scott Wedgewood could recover.
Sam Malinski scored and Scott Wedgewood made 15 saves for Colorado ... Barron answered 30 seconds later for the Predators. Avalanche: Colorado began the post 4 Nations Face-Off portion of their ...
Sam Malinski scored and Scott Wedgewood made 15 saves for Colorado ... Barron answered 30 seconds later for the Predators. Avalanche: Colorado began the post 4 Nations Face-Off portion of their schedule in the Western Conference’s top wild card position.
Colorado (33-23-2 ... answered 30 seconds later with a shot from from the blueline that beat Scott Wedgewood. The Avalanche and Predators are tied 1-1 midway through the second period.