Wedgewood’s Unexpected Rise: Is He the Key to Unlocking the Team’s Future?
It’s long past time to dispense with the euphemisms: Scott Wedgewood isn’t merely playing like a No. 1 goaltender — he is one.
They say you ride the rested goaltender, the one who gives you the best chance to win on any given night. For the Avalanche, the numbers make a compelling argument. In 19 appearances last season, Scott Wedgewood posted a career-best 1.99 goals against average along with a .917 save percentage. This year, through 15 starts, many of them against opponents coming in on lengthy winning streaks, Wedgewood has remained remarkably consistent, carrying a 2.17 goals against average while matching that same .917 save percentage.
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