Scott Wedgewood

The Vegas Golden Knights walked into Ball Arena on Wednesday night and shockingly took down the Colorado Avalanche in Game 1 to take the series lead. It felt like the Avalanche were on a collision course to become the Stanley Cup Champions after dominating the Minnesota Wild in the second round. However, they now face […] The post 2 Avalanche most to blame for Game 1 loss to Golden Knights appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Avalanche considering key lineup change for Game 4 vs. Wild

May 11, 2026 @ 8:23am

The Colorado Avalanche aren’t going to settle for anything less than a Stanley Cup this season, which is why head coach Jared Bednar is considering a drastic lineup change after losing Game 3 against the Minnesota Wild. Most assumed that with the team’s two-headed monster as their starting goaltender this season, the Avalanche wouldn’t go […] The post Avalanche considering key lineup change for Game 4 vs. Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

2 Avalanche players most to blame for Game 3 loss to Wild

May 10, 2026 @ 12:14pm

The Colorado Avalanche had been firing on nearly all cylinders for the first six games of the NHL playoffs. They had swept the Los Angeles Kings out of the race to the Stanley Cup in the first round and registered a couple of wins in the first two games against the Minnesota Wild. However, Game […] The post 2 Avalanche players most to blame for Game 3 loss to Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jared Bednar hits Avalanche with brutally harsh truth after first loss of playoffs

May 10, 2026 @ 12:04pm

The Colorado Avalanche dropped a game Saturday to the Minnesota Wild, in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Minnesota smacked Colorado around in a 5-1 victory. Avalanche coach Jared Bednar is sending out a message, following the embarrassing defeat. “We played against a desperate hockey team that looked to me like they had more determination,” Bednar said, […] The post Jared Bednar hits Avalanche with brutally harsh truth after first loss of playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Avalanche-Wild Game 2 picks up where Game 1 left off with two quick goals

May 5, 2026 @ 8:36pm

The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild combined for 15 goals in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup. It is far and away the highest-scoring game of the playoffs to this point. Just two days after Colorado’s 9-6 win, the two teams are back at it. Avalanche forward Martin Necas and Wild forward Kirill […] The post Avalanche-Wild Game 2 picks up where Game 1 left off with two quick goals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Avalanche’s simple response to Scott Wedgewood Vezina Trophy nominee snub

Apr 29, 2026 @ 5:43pm

Scott Wedgewood had another great season in the Colorado Avalanche crease, recording a 2.02 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage. The problem for Wedgewood is that, despite taking control of the Avalanche’s crease for the postseason, he played only 45 games during the regular season, splitting time with MacKenzie Blackwood. Wedgewood had some of […] The post Avalanche’s simple response to Scott Wedgewood Vezina Trophy nominee snub appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood gets 100% real on ‘long road’ to playoff success

Apr 28, 2026 @ 3:29pm

The Colorado Avalanche had a bulletproof goaltending tandem over the past two seasons with Scott Wedgewood and MacKenzie Blackwood. The pair worked perfectly together, as it seemed like there was always one of them who was at the top of their game to take the reins. It could’ve easily been Blackwood for Round 1 of […] The post Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood gets 100% real on ‘long road’ to playoff success appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Avalanche fans celebrate so hard they shatter glass behind Kings’ bench

Apr 22, 2026 @ 12:33am

The Colorado Avalanche tallied a franchise-best 121 points with a 55-16-11 record this season. The only time the Avs won more games in a single campaign was when they claimed their most recent Stanley Cup championship. So, one can only imagine how boisterous the home crowd was in Ball Arena. Add in a potentially game-saving […] The post Avalanche fans celebrate so hard they shatter glass behind Kings’ bench appeared first on ClutchPoints.

AHL stint led to Scott Wedgewood-Mackenzie Blackwood Avalanche partnership

Apr 21, 2026 @ 4:39pm

The Colorado Avalanche’s goaltending future looked bleak at the start of the 2024-25 season, until the new tandem of Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood hit the scene midway through the year. The tandem has taken Colorado by storm, taking control of the crease at different times to provide the Avalanche with a solid base for […] The post AHL stint led to Scott Wedgewood-Mackenzie Blackwood Avalanche partnership appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Avalanche’s Scott Wedgewood joins exclusive club after Game 1 gem vs. Kings

Apr 20, 2026 @ 4:04am

Starting Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round on Sunday, Scott Wedgewood backstopped the Colorado Avalanche with 24 saves on 25 shots in a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings at Ball Arena. Wedgewood (33 years, 248 days) became the third-oldest goalie in NHL history to win his first career playoff start, joining […] The post Avalanche’s Scott Wedgewood joins exclusive club after Game 1 gem vs. Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

What DJ Smith expects from Kings after crushing Game 1 loss

Apr 19, 2026 @ 7:02pm

The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, and the Los Angeles Kings have begun their quest for a third Stanley Cup in franchise history. Unfortunately, that quest got off to a rough start on Sunday afternoon. The Kings fell in Game 1 of the first round to the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche. The Kings and […] The post What DJ Smith expects from Kings after crushing Game 1 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Avalanche Make Goalie Decision Before Kings Game

Apr 19, 2026 @ 2:05pm

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The Colorado Avalanche confirmed their starting goalie for the start of the first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings.

Nordiques jersey curse continues after Avalanche’s shocking loss vs. Canucks

Apr 2, 2026 @ 6:50am