Exclusive Injury Update: Scott Wedgewood Exits Early
Scott Wedgewood was pulled for precautionary reasons, but Jared Bednar provided some insight into the issue.
thehockeynews.comHere are the latest developments I could verify about Scott Wedgewood:
- Wedgewood exited a game with an upper-body injury in December 2025, after which Mackenzie Blackwood relieved him; Colorado described the situation as precautionary, with Wedgewood listed as potentially able to travel on the next road trip [source: The Hockey News article from Dec 2, 2025].[1]
- In November 2025, there were reports that Team Canada was considering Wedgewood for the 2026 Winter Olympics roster, reflecting strong season performance at that time (wins leader, solid save percentage, and favorable GAA) [source: The Hockey News, Nov 25, 2025].[2]
- In March 2026, Wedgewood was pulled early in a 7-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins after allowing three goals on two saves, with Mackenzie Blackwood again in relief; the Avalanche were aiming to rebound in the following game [CBS Sports, Mar 16, 2026].[3]
If you’d like, I can dig for more up-to-date articles from other outlets (e.g., ESPN, TSN, NHL.com) or pull the latest team injury timelines and goaltender depth charts for Colorado to give you a concise current snapshot.