Rinkside Recap: Scott Wedgewood shines in Game 1, Avs win 2-1

Started on the right foot.

Mile High Hockey

🏒 NEW: On a day that saw Los Angeles Kings bums Adrian Kempe, Drew Doughty & Brandt Clarke try to bully the #Avalanche, Colorado gave L.A. a giant Wedgie. And they deserved it. @DenverPost column from Game 1:

https://www.denverpost.com/2026/04/19/avalanche-kings-scott-wedgewood-game-1-stanley-cup-playoffs-score/

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Keeler: Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood helps Colorado beat dirty Kings at their own game

If Scott Wedgewood keeps playing like he did Sunday, the Kings have only two paths for pulling off an upset: Either boring the Avalanche to death while hoping goalie Anton Forsberg can somehow steal a win; or goading multiple Colorado stars…

The Denver Post

Playoff hockey is big boy stuff, and Nic Roy is…quite large.

He’s built for this and the #GoAvsGo are benefiting.

“You can't be that physical for 82 games in a row. When it comes playoff time though, I'm all-in. I feel great in these types of games."

https://www.denvergazette.com/2026/04/19/deadline-acquisition-nicolas-roy-asserts-himself-in-game-1-for-avalanche/

Only 7 goaltenders have made their first career playoff start at an older age than Scott Wedgewood.

He's been waiting for this moment, and he seized it.

"Proud to get the start," he said after the Game 1 win for the #GoAvsGo

https://www.denvergazette.com/2026/04/19/avalanche-goaltender-scott-wedgewood-seizes-moment-wins-first-career-playoff-start/

Scott Wedgewood is your first star! #GoAvsGo