Scott Wedgewood won his first start back since suffering a lower-body injury on Jan. 2. He made 26 saves on 29 shots in the 6-3 win against the Dallas Stars on Saturday afternoon. “Obviously, don’t want to let the first one in.

Wedgewood is expected to start at home against Dallas on Saturday, Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey reports.

The second period hasn’t been great for the Avalanche as of late. Especially on this homestand, where both the Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers dominated play in the middle frame.

Artturi Lehkonen had two goals and two assists, Cale Makar also scored twice and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 6-3.

Dallas struggled to get out of the gate on time, leaving the door open for Colorado to take advantage with a scoring assault

Wedgewood will guard the visiting cage in Boston on Saturday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports. Wedgewood will make his second start in the last 11 games as Mackenzie Blackwood is the undisputed No.

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood heads back to the net during a timeout in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Denver.

Scott Wedgewood stopped 26 shots ... moved into a tie with the Stars for third place in the Central Division. Stars: Dallas lost for the third time in four games after winning seven straight.