Scott Wedgewood recently left a Colorado Avalanche game due to an upper‑body injury, specifically tightness in his back, but early indications are that it is not considered a serious issue and he may have avoided significant damage.

What happened in the game

• Wedgewood exited midway through the second period of a game against the Vancouver Canucks after a TV timeout, having stopped 10 of 11 shots with the game tied 1–1.

• The Avalanche announced during the game that he would not return because of an upper‑body injury, and Mackenzie Blackwood came in as the replacement goaltender.

Nature of the injury

• Head coach Jared Bednar said Wedgewood’s back had “tightened up” and that the team removed him as a precaution, indicating they did not initially view it as a major or long‑term injury.

• Multiple reports describe the injury as upper‑body/back‑related tightness with no clear single collision or incident on the broadcast, and note that his short‑term game availability is still being evaluated.

Current status and impact

• As of the latest updates, Wedgewood is considered day‑to‑day with this upper‑body issue, and his availability for the Avalanche’s upcoming road games is uncertain while the medical staff completes further evaluation.

• In the meantime, Colorado is expected to rely more heavily on Mackenzie Blackwood, and any extended absence would be a setback given that Wedgewood has been among the league’s top goaltenders this season in wins, goals‑against average, and save percentage.