Wedgewood's Career Year Propels Avalanche

0:00On April 7th, Colorado Avalanche just wrapped one of their best regular seasons ever, snagging the 4th President's trophy in franchise history. They held off the Dallas stars with a hot start, Nathan McKinnon taking the rocket Richard as top goal scorer, Martin Neckas hidden 100 points, and Kale McCarr, looking like a lock for Norris finalist. But the real game changer, hiding in plain sight, goalie Scott Wedgewood, dropping a career year that could carry him to another cup. This 33-year-old was always a backup, Maxine 28 starts before with Dallas. Folks figured McKinsey Blackwood would own the net after the trade, but Wedgewood lit it up from day one. He grabbed the personal best, 43 starts, post in 31 wins, 6 losses, 6 ties, a sharp 2.02 goals against average, and 0.9-21 say percentage. Best among goalies with 25 plus games. Blackwood season, rough ride with injuries and ups and downs, even if he closed strong

1:02at two wins, one loss, one tie. That locked Wedgewood in for game 1 of the playoffs. Fans and pundits buzzing cause elite tendon turns, contenders, and to killers. Think how Dallas Jake O'Edinger edged him last two post seasons, or Edmonton. Stuck without the cup. Wedgewood's dominance means opponents sweat before puck drop, maybe even Vazina chatter. Middle-anches stack top to bottom of skill, grit, and depth. Making his net presence the ultimate edge. Only hitches his slim playoff resume, just 18 minutes and 37 shots face last year. Still, if he brings even 90% of this regular season magic, this squad's bill to grind through anyone standing in their way. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to NHL News today. AI Power Team Coverage