Wedgewood is not expected to be out long-term, but will not play on Thursday against the New York Islanders. The Avalanche recalled Trent Miner to serve as Mackenzie Blackwood's backup on Thursday, and he could draw into a game during a back-to-back this weekend if Wedgewood remains sidelined.
Colorado has been alternating goalies in recent weeks, but with Scott Wedgewood (lower body) sidelined, Blackwood's return to the crease on Thursday was seemingly inevitable. The 28-year-old Blackwood has been outstanding lately, posting a 0.50 GAA, .979 SV%, and two shutouts in his last four appearances (4-0-0). He has a 1.84 GAA and .930 SV% in seven games this season (6-0-1). Colorado enters Thursday's contest as -180 road favorites against a New York Islanders team coming off an impressive 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Colorado has been alternating goalies in recent weeks, but with Scott Wedgewood (lower body) sidelined, Blackwood's return to the crease on Thursday was seemingly inevitable. The 28-year-old Blackwood has been outstanding lately, posting a 0.50 GAA, .979 SV%, and two shutouts in his last four appearances (4-0-0). He has a 1.84 GAA and .930 SV% in seven games this season (6-0-1). Colorado enters Thursday's contest as -180 road favorites against a New York Islanders team coming off an impressive 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Scott Wedgewood did not finish Tuesday's game due to an upper-body injury. Head Coach Jared Bednar emphasized it was just precautionary, but the team has recalled Miner from the Colorado Eagles (AHL) nonetheless. The 24-year-old Miner posted a 2.12 GAA and .909 SV% in two games with the Avalanche earlier this season (0-0-2).
The Avalanche continue their league dominance, with only one regulation loss through 25 games (18-1-6), led largely by an exceptional tandem goaltending duo of Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood. The 33-year-old Wedgewood is coming off a tough 3-2 shootout loss to the Minnesota Wild despite an exceptional 35-save performance (.946 SV%). He has a terrific 2.08 GAA and .920 SV% in 18 games this season (13-1-3). Colorado enters Tuesday's contest as massive -310 home favorites against a Vancouver Canucks team that has lost eight of their last 10 (2-5-3).
An illness seems to be circulating through Colorado's dressing room, leaving several players absent from practice on Monday, including captain Gabriel Landeskog. That said, he will be ready to suit up on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 33-year-old Landeskog, playing his first season in several years, has been excellent lately for the Avalanche, with eight points (5G / 3A) in his last nine games.
An illness seems to be circulating through Colorado's dressing room, leaving several players absent from practice on Monday, including Parker Kelly. That said, he will be ready to suit up on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 26-year-old Kelly has 11 points (5G / 6A) while predominantly playing on the fourth line.
The NHL-best Avalanche have been led by MacKinnon's league-leading 44 points (20G / 24A) through 25 games. He was battling an illness earlier in the week but will be ready to play on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks.
Nichushkin has 12 points (5G / 7A) in 17 games this season and was heating up before his injury, with nine points (3G / 6A) in his last 10 games. The 30-year-old forward has been an offensive threat for Colorado, scoring 198 points (96G / 102A) in 229 games since the 2021-22 season, but has unfortunately become just as well known for his injuries as for his scoring prowess. Nichushkin has played fewer than 55 games in each of the previous four seasons and could be headed down that same path in 2025-26. He returns to the lineup on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks.
The Avalanche continue their league dominance, with only one regulation loss through 25 games (18-1-6), led largely by an exceptional tandem goaltending duo of Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood. The 33-year-old Wedgewood is coming off a tough 3-2 shootout loss to the Minnesota Wild despite an exceptional 35-save performance (.946 SV%). He has a terrific 2.08 GAA and .920 SV% in 18 games this season (13-1-3). Colorado enters Tuesday's contest as massive -310 home favorites against a Vancouver Canucks team that has lost eight of their last 10 (2-5-3).
Nichushkin has 12 points (5G / 7A) in 17 games this season and was heating up before his injury, with nine points (3G / 6A) in his last 10 games. The 30-year-old forward has been an offensive threat for Colorado, scoring 198 points (96G / 102A) in 229 games since the 2021-22 season, but has unfortunately become just as well known for his injuries as for his scoring prowess. Nichushkin has played fewer than 55 games in each of the previous four seasons and could be headed down that same path in 2025-26.
An illness seems to be circulating through Colorado's dressing room, leaving several players absent from practice on Monday, including Parker Kelly. The 26-year-old Kelly has 11 points (5G / 6A) while predominantly playing on the fourth line. Colorado returns to action on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks.
An illness seems to be circulating through Colorado's dressing room, leaving several players absent from practice on Monday, including captain Gabriel Landeskog. The 33-year-old Landeskog, playing his first season in several years, has been excellent lately for the Avalanche, with eight points (5G / 3A) in his last nine games. It's unclear if he will be ready to suit up when the team returns to action on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks.
The NHL-best Avalanche have been led by MacKinnon's league-leading 44 points (20G / 24A) through 25 games, but he was absent from practice on Monday due to an illness. It's unclear what his status will be when the team returns to action on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks.
Colorado has outscored their opposition 10-0 in their last three games (3-0-0), with two shutouts from Mackenzie Blackwood and one from Scott Wedgewood. The 33-year-old Wedgewood has been sensational for Colorado this season, and he will return to the crease on Friday against a Minnesota Wild team on a six-game winning streak. Wedgewood, a career backup, has never won more than 16 games in a season, but already nearing that total through 17 starts in 2025-26 (13-1-2), posting a solid 2.09 GAA and .918 SV%.
Scott Wedgewood has been the main story between the pipes for the Avalanche this season, stealing the spotlight from Blackwood, who has played well since making his debut at the beginning of the month. The 28-year-old Blackwood is coming off his best performance of the season, saving 35 shots in a 3-0 shutout win over the Nashville Predators. He has a 2.47 GAA and .911 SV% in four games (3-0-1) and will return to the crease on Wednesday against his former team, the San Jose Sharks. Colorado enters Wednesday's contest as enormous -374 home favorites against a Sharks team that defeated them 3-2 in overtime earlier this month.
Scott Wedgewood has been the main story between the pipes for the Avalanche this season, stealing the spotlight from Blackwood, who has played well since making his debut at the beginning of the month. The 28-year-old Blackwood is coming off his best performance of the season, saving 35 shots in a 3-0 shutout win over the Nashville Predators. He has a 2.47 GAA and .911 SV% in four games (3-0-1) and will return to the crease on Wednesday against his former team, the San Jose Sharks. Colorado enters Wednesday's contest as enormous -374 home favorites against a Sharks team that defeated them 3-2 in overtime earlier this month.
Ivan played a prominent role with the Avalanche during the 2024-25 season, making his NHL debut and scoring eight points (5G/3A) in 40 games. That said, the 23-year-old Czech forward has played exclusively in the AHL through 2025-26, scoring six points (2G / 4A) in 18 games with the Eagles.
