Scott Wedgewood Injury Update
Scott Wedgewood is currently sidelined with an upper‑body injury after leaving Colorado’s game against the Vancouver Canucks midway through the second period on December 2, 2025, and as of the latest reports, the team has not given a clear public timeline for his return. Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) shared on X that Scott Wedgewood (upper body) will not return.
He was ruled out for the rest of that game, with the Avalanche announcing that he would not return, but stopping short of labeling it as anything long-term, which usually suggests they are waiting on further evaluation and imaging before making a firm call. The injury wasn’t tied to one obvious collision on the broadcast, which is why many fans only realized something was wrong when he did not come back after a TV timeout and Mackenzie Blackwood skated in to take over. Evan Rawal (@evanrawal) shared on X that Scott Wedgewood will not return due to an upper-body issue.
In terms of what happened, Wedgewood had faced 11 shots and allowed one goal, with the score 1–1 when he exited to the dressing room during that timeout, and the Avalanche later confirmed it as an upper‑body issue without specifying shoulder, rib, or anything more detailed.
That kind of vague language is pretty standard NHL injury-speak, but it does make it harder for fantasy managers and fans to know whether to expect a quick return or a few weeks out. Given how important he has been this season leading the league in wins with 13 in 18 games and ranking near the top in goals‑against average and save percentage any absence, even short, feels bigger than a typical “day‑to‑day” note on the injury report.
Right now, the practical short‑term impact is that Mackenzie Blackwood steps back into the heavier workload, including a four‑game road trip that opens against the New York Islanders, while the Avalanche coaching staff adjusts practice reps and possibly looks at depth or call‑up options if Wedgewood is not cleared quickly.
For Wedgewood, the timing is tough beyond just the NHL schedule; his breakout form had pushed him firmly into the conversation for Canada’s 2026 Olympic goaltending pool, so any disruption now naturally raises questions about how selectors will view health and consistency over the rest of the season. Until the medical staff finishes full assessments and the team provides a more detailed update, the realistic expectation is simple: Wedgewood is out with an upper‑body injury, will miss at least some time, and Colorado will lean on Blackwood while fans watch closely for the next official status report.
Disclaimer
This article is based on publicly available reports and official team updates about Scott Wedgewood’s injury status and may change as new information is released. It is provided for general information only and should not be treated as medical advice, betting advice, or an official statement from the Colorado Avalanche or the NHL.
