Deen’s Daily: Furious Bednar; Wedgewood Hurt in Avalanche’s Epic Comeback; Landeskog Skates

How’s that for the first Avalanche game in 2025? Jared Bednar was fired up postgame about a goal that came following an injury to his goalie Scott Wedgewood. The Avalanche went on to complete a magnificent comeback against Buffalo. Also, Gabriel Landeskog was spotted on the ice for the first time in almost two months. 

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — January 3

Colorado Hockey Now

Jared Bednar was livid postgame when asked about the goal Buffalo scored after Scott Wedgewood went down with an injury. Colorado’s head coach will likely face a fine from the league for his comments and criticism of the referees. But it didn’t stop him from speaking his mind.

Wedgewood “will miss some time,” according to Bednar. However, further updates will follow today’s noon practice at Family Sports.

Lost in all of the postgame comments was the Avalanche’s epic comeback against the Sabres. Catch Colleen Flynn’s 10 Observations from a game where the Avs trailed 5-3 with just under two minutes remaining but went on to win.

The eventful day for the Avalanche started at morning skate. Gabriel Landeskog skated with the team for the first time since Nov. 15. And we also got an update on the status of Valeri Nichushkin.

Bowen Byram also caught up with media before his first game back at Ball Arena since being traded to Buffalo.

Around the NHL

Montreal Hockey Now: The Habs got more than they expected when they acquired Alexandre Carrier from the Nashville Predators.

Philly Hockey Now: The Flyers suffered a tough loss against a Western Conference powerhouse on Thursday.

NYI Hockey Now: The Islanders have been in freefall for quite some time. Is it time for them to tank?

Detroit Hockey Now: Jonatan Berggren repaid the new head coach for putting him on the ice late in a tie game.

San Jose Hockey Now: The Sharks finally ended their losing streak against a pretty good team from the East.

Boston Hockey Now: Stunner for the Bruins, who dropped a game to the struggling NY Rangers.