Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood is expected to start in goal for Friday's Game 2 home matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights, according to Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports.
The coaching staff chose to stick with the 33-year-old netminder despite an opening game loss to the Golden Knights.
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In that game, Wedgewood surrendered three goals on 27 shots, finishing with an . 889 save percentage.
Following that defeat, Wedgewood holds a 7-2 record in nine postseason appearances this year. He maintains a 2.32 goals-against average and a .
911 save percentage.
The decision comes after Wedgewood previously propelled the Avalanche past the Minnesota Wild.
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He stopped all seven shots he faced in relief during a 4-3 overtime victory in Game 5 last Wednesday.
Prior to the series opener, the veteran goaltender boasted a 7-1 record with a 2.21 goals-against average and a .
914 save percentage across eight playoff outings.
Guerilla Sports reports that Wedgewood will likely remain on a short leash for Friday's contest.
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Another difficult performance against a high-scoring Vegas offense could prompt the team to turn back to Mackenzie Blackwood.
