Wedgewood Hits 200 Wins as Avs Backup Shines in Milestone Night
AURORA, Colo. — Scott Wedgewood isn’t the name on the marquee at Ball Arena, but Friday night he wrote his own chapter in Avalanche lore. The veteran netminder picked up the victory in his 200th career NHL game, stopping 26 shots to backstop Colorado to a crucial two points.
For a journeyman who has worn seven different NHL sweaters since going undrafted out of Plymouth, hitting the 200-game plateau is a testament to the "next man up" mentality that defines this Avs roster. And for Aurora fans packing the light rail R Line or grabbing a pre-game burger at Helga’s German Restaurant on Colfax, it was a reminder that depth wins championships.
With Alexandar Georgiev managing a heavy workload down the stretch, Wedgewood’s reliability has been the quiet engine keeping the Avs in the Central Division hunt. His .910 save percentage since the trade deadline isn't flashy, but it’s the steady presence Coach Bednar trusts when the schedule compresses.
"He prepares like a starter every single night," said one season ticket holder from Saddle Rock waiting for the post-game traffic on I-225 to clear. "You sleep better knowing he’s between the pipes."
The win keeps Colorado within striking distance of home-ice advantage for Round One. Next up: a divisional showdown Tuesday at Ball Arena. If you’re heading down from the Southlands or Tallyn's Reach, leave early—parking fills fast when the playoff atmosphere ramps up.
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