Morning Flurries: Scott Wedgewood appreciation

TL;DR

Scott Wedgewood of the Colorado Avalanche has been praised for his performance in the playoffs, particularly after the Game 1 win against the LA Kings. His interview covered his gear, relationship with teammate Mackenzie Blackwood, and preparations for the series.

Key points

Scott Wedgewood is the netminder for the Colorado Avalanche.
He was interviewed after the Game 1 win over the LA Kings.
Wedgewood discussed his performance and gear in the interview.
Cale Makar also featured in post-game discussions after Game 3.
The Avalanche are leading their playoff series.

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ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 7: Scott Wedgewood #41 of the Colorado Avalanche looks on prior to a face-off against the St. Louis Blues on April 7, 2026 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Connor Hamilton/NHLI via Getty Images) | NHLI via Getty Images What’s the playoffs without a little hype, especially for a team leading their first round series such as the Colorado Avalanche. Here is the latest installment of Peak Access from the organization. Following the Game 1 win over the LA Kings, netminder Scott Wedgewood was interviewed by the TNT crew. They went over his stellar performance but also questions about the pads Wedgewood uses, his relationship with fellow Avalanche netminder Mackenzie Blackwood and how he prepared for the Kings in particular. And after the Game 3 win against Los Angeles, superstar defenseman Cale Makar joined the post game program to discuss his heavy workload and the sweet goal he scored in the game to put the Kings on the brink of elimination. As we get deeper into the playoffs, more controversy is going to emerge over hits and one aspect of the never ending saga is should players have to fight over clean hits? (Never mind how we define them in the first place).

Q&A

What did Scott Wedgewood say about his performance against the LA Kings?

Scott Wedgewood discussed his stellar performance in an interview after the Game 1 win, highlighting his preparation for the series.

How does Scott Wedgewood's relationship with Mackenzie Blackwood impact the Avalanche?

Wedgewood mentioned his relationship with fellow netminder Mackenzie Blackwood during the interview, indicating a supportive dynamic that benefits the team's performance.

What are the latest developments in the Colorado Avalanche's playoff series?

The Avalanche are leading their first-round series against the LA Kings, with notable performances from players like Wedgewood and Cale Makar.