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Avs Win 6-5 in Overtime Amid Wedgewood Injury

1/3/2025

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In a dramatic turn of events, Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood exited Thursday's nail-biter against the Buffalo Sabres due to a right leg injury from a collision. Coach Jared Bednar voiced his frustration over the officials' failure to halt play, which led to a Sabres goal. Wedgewood's injury will be evaluated, and Mackenzie Blackwood stepped in, helping secure a thrilling 6-5 overtime victory for the Avalanche.

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In a dramatic turn of events, Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood exited Thursday's nail-biter against the Buffalo Sabres due to a right leg injury from a collision. Coach Jared Bednar voiced his frustration over the officials' failure to halt play, which led to a Sabres goal. Wedgewood's injury will be evaluated, and Mackenzie Blackwood stepped in, helping secure a thrilling 6-5 overtime victory for the Avalanche.