Avalanche’s Scott Wedgewood Leaves Game in Second Period

Scott Wedgewood exited Tuesday’s game against the Vancouver Canucks midway through the second period with an upper-body injury.

“He tightened up a little bit. His back. Thought we’d take him out. Better safe than sorry,” head coach Jared Bednar said. “Nothing too serious at this point.”

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The Avalanche and Canucks were tied at 1-1 when the change came, during a TV timeout. Mackenzie Blackwood entered in his place as Wedgewood went down the tunnel to the dressing room. Wedgewood faced 11 shots and made 10 saves.

With Blackwood in goal, Colorado scored twice in the final seven minutes of the second period to win 3-1. Blackwood also made 10 saves.

Bednar said that Wedgewood will travel with the team on Wednesday, although it’s not yet determined if the Avs will need to bring a third goalie.

Mackenzie Blackwood is in goal for the Avs. Not sure what happened. Wedgewood is not on the bench

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