Wedgewood Wins First Career Playoff Start in 2-1 Victory

Scott Wedgewood successfully anchored the Colorado Avalanche defense in his first career playoff start, stopping 24 shots in a 2-1 Game 1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. Wedgewood, who led the league in goals-against average and save percentage during the regular season, earned the starting nod over Mackenzie Blackwood. His performance was instrumental in securing the win to open the postseason campaign for the top-seeded Avalanche.