Avalanche Goaltender Scott Wedgewood Exits Game with Upper-Body Injury
DENVER - Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood left Tuesday night’s game against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period due to an upper-body injury, forcing a change in net. The incident occurred during a television timeout with the score tied 1-1.
Wedgewood’s sudden departure throws a degree of uncertainty into the Avalanche’s goaltending situation as they navigate a demanding december schedule. The injury, and subsequent reliance on backup Mackenzie Blackwood, could impact Colorado’s consistency in net during a crucial stretch of games.Blackwood will be relied upon to provide stability while the team assesses the severity of Wedgewood’s injury and potential recovery timeline.The Avalanche are currently battling for positioning in a competitive Western Conference, making reliable goaltending paramount to their playoff aspirations.
The change came with 9:34 remaining in the second period. Wedgewood had stopped 11 of 12 shots faced before exiting and heading to the locker room. Mackenzie Blackwood immediately entered the game in his place.
Following Blackwood’s entry, the Avalanche capitalized on the momentum shift, scoring twice in the final seven minutes of the second period to take a 3-1 lead into the intermission.
Mackenzie Blackwood is in goal for the Avs.Not sure what happened.Wedgewood is not on the bench
– Aarif Deen (@runwriteAarif) December 3, 2025
As of this report, the Avalanche have not provided a specific diagnosis or timeline for Wedgewood’s return. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
