Scott Wedgewood Bio
Scott Wedgewood (born August 14, 1992) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). Standing 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 201 pounds, he plays the position with a left-handed catching style and is widely recognized for his steady presence in net during high-pressure stretches. Wedgewood was selected 84th overall in the third round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft by the New Jersey Devils and has since developed into a dependable NHL netminder.
Early Life and Background
Scott Wedgewood was born on August 14, 1992, in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Growing up in a hockey-rich region of southern Ontario, he was exposed to the sport at an early age and worked his way through the standard youth development pathway that has produced many Canadian goaltenders. His size and athletic profile made him a natural fit between the pipes, and his progression through junior scouting ranks eventually put him on the radar of professional clubs.
Wedgewood joined the Plymouth Whalers of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), one of the top development circuits for elite junior hockey talent in North America. While in junior, he continued to refine his positioning, rebound control, and composure, attributes that became hallmarks of his professional career. His dedication during these formative years laid the foundation for his eventual transition to professional hockey.
Path to Professional Hockey
Wedgewood’s first major step into the public eye came during the 2009–10 OHL season with the Plymouth Whalers, when he served as a backup to goaltender Matt Hackett and posted a 5–9–0 record with a .909 save percentage and a 3.26 goals-against average. When Hackett was suspended in game three of the Western Conference semifinals against the Windsor Spitfires, Wedgewood was thrust into the spotlight and delivered 70 saves in a 3–2 overtime loss, a performance that became known as the "Wedgewood Game." His remarkable play drew NHL scout attention and helped him earn his draft selection.
Selected 84th overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, Wedgewood completed his major junior eligibility with the Whalers and was signed by the Devils to a three-year entry-level contract on March 20, 2012. Internationally, he represented Canada at the 2012 IIHF World Junior Championships in Calgary and Edmonton, sharing duties with Mark Visentin and making 30 saves in a 3–2 win over the United States before helping Canada claim the bronze medal with a 4–0 victory over Finland on January 5, 2012.
Scott Wedgewood Career
Early Career (2012–2015)
After turning professional with the New Jersey Devils organization, Wedgewood spent several seasons developing within the team’s minor-league system, sharpening his game against higher levels of competition. His steady work in the AHL earned him increased responsibility and prepared him for his eventual NHL opportunity.
On March 20, 2016, during the 2015–16 season, Wedgewood made his NHL debut for the Devils and earned a win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. In his very next appearance, he recorded his first NHL shutout against the Pittsburgh Penguins, an immediate sign of his capability at the top level. On July 25, 2017, he agreed to a one-year, two-way contract extension to remain within the Devils organization.
New Jersey Devils Breakthrough (2015–2017)
Wedgewood’s NHL breakthrough arrived in the spring of 2016, when he posted a win in his debut and quickly followed it up with a shutout over Pittsburgh. Those early performances established him as a credible option for New Jersey, even as he split duties between the NHL club and its developmental affiliates.
He began the 2017–18 season with the inaugural AHL affiliate, the Binghamton Devils, recording a win before being recalled when starter Cory Schneider was injured. The transition between leagues gave Wedgewood a steady rhythm of professional starts and reinforced the confidence that had defined his junior reputation.
Arizona Coyotes Era (2017–2018)
Following Schneider’s return to health, Wedgewood was traded by New Jersey to the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft on October 28, 2017. He appeared briefly for Arizona before he and forward Tobias Rieder were dealt to the Los Angeles Kings for goaltender Darcy Kuemper on February 21, 2018. Wedgewood did not play in the NHL for the Kings and spent the rest of his time with their AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign.
Buffalo Sabres and Tampa Bay Lightning (2018–2020)
As a free agent, Wedgewood signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Buffalo Sabres on July 1, 2018, and played the 2018–19 season exclusively with their AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans, where he notched 28 wins with a .908 save percentage. He then signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning on July 1, 2019, and split his time with the Syracuse Crunch before sustaining a lower-body injury in December 2019 that sidelined him for four to six weeks.
Wedgewood returned in January 2020 and was later among the eight players called up to the Lightning’s training camp prior to the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs, capping his time with a championship-caliber organization.
Return to New Jersey and Second Arizona Stint (2020–2022)
Wedgewood returned to the Devils on a one-year, two-way contract on October 11, 2020, and was named the team’s nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy on May 10, 2021. He was re-signed on July 6, 2021, and began the 2021–22 season as a backup before being claimed off waivers by the Arizona Coyotes on November 4, 2021.
With Arizona, he appeared in a career-best 26 games, posting a 10–12–2 record with a .911 save percentage. Despite the team’s rebuilding phase, Wedgewood showed promise as a dependable NHL backup, highlighted by a 40-save effort in a win over the Colorado Avalanche that snapped their 18-game home win streak on February 1, 2022.
Dallas Stars Era (2022–2024)
On March 20, 2022, Wedgewood was traded by Arizona to the Dallas Stars in exchange for a conditional 2023 fourth-round draft pick. In eight games with Dallas, he recorded a 3–1–3 record with a .913 save percentage and a 3.05 goals-against average, including a 1–0 shutout win over the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning on April 12, 2022, with 25 saves. On June 30, 2022, he signed a two-year, $2 million contract extension to remain as the Stars’ backup goaltender.
In 2022–23, Wedgewood appeared in 21 games with a 2.72 goals-against average and a .915 save percentage while giving starter Jake Oettinger needed rest. He made his postseason debut in the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs, appearing in three relief outings during the Stars’ run to the Western Conference finals. Early in 2023–24, he was thrust into the starting role after an Oettinger injury in December 2023, going 7–1–1 with several standout performances, including a game-winning sequence set up by a save against the Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Pettersson on December 21, 2023. He finished the year with a career-high 32 appearances and 16 wins.
Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche Era (2024–Present)
On July 1, 2024, Wedgewood signed a two-year, $3 million contract with the Nashville Predators. He made his debut in the 2024–25 season opening 4–3 defeat against the Dallas Stars on October 10, 2024, before being traded to the Colorado Avalanche for Justus Annunen and a sixth-round selection in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft on November 30, 2024. He earned his 50th career win in his Avalanche debut on December 3, 2024, helping Colorado erase a 4–0 deficit to beat the Buffalo Sabres 5–4, and posted his seventh career shutout in a 4–0 win over his original club, the New Jersey Devils, on December 8, 2024.
On November 13, 2025, after leading the NHL in wins with a 10–1–2 record early in 2025–26, Wedgewood signed a one-year contract extension to remain with the Avalanche through 2026–27. Teaming with Mackenzie Blackwood, he finished the regular season as a William M. Jennings Trophy co-winner after the Avalanche surrendered the fewest goals in the league at 197, the first Avalanche netminder to claim the trophy since Patrick Roy in 2001–02. Wedgewood led the NHL with a 2.02 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage while tying for fourth in wins with 31 and third in shutouts with four. He won his first playoff start on April 19, 2026, in game one of the Avalanche’s first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings, then saved a penalty shot by Quinton Byfield in game two, becoming the first Avalanche goaltender to earn a complete sweep in his first postseason series.
Driving Style and Strengths
Wedgewood is recognized for his calm composure under pressure, sound positional play, and ability to absorb heavy shot volumes, qualities that have made him a trusted backup and reliable injury replacement throughout his career. His left-handed catching style pairs well with structured defensive systems, and his experience with goaltending coaches across multiple organizations has helped him adapt quickly to new teams. His success in high-leverage appearances, including a 40-save win over the Avalanche in 2022 and his Jennings Trophy campaign in 2025–26, demonstrates his preparation and competitive resilience.
Notable Events and Milestones
Among the highlights of Scott Wedgewood’s career are his NHL debut win on March 20, 2016, his first career shutout against the Pittsburgh Penguins shortly thereafter, and his 50th career victory in his Avalanche debut on December 3, 2024. He also earned the 2012 IIHF World Junior bronze medal with Canada and the William M. Jennings Trophy in 2025–26, becoming the first Avalanche goaltender since Patrick Roy to win the award.
Scott Wedgewood Family
Family Background and Personal Life
Scott Wedgewood grew up in Brampton, Ontario, and has built his career through the Canadian hockey development system. Public details about his immediate family and personal relationships are limited, and he has largely kept his private life out of the spotlight while focusing on his professional trajectory.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 calendar year marked a transformative stretch for Scott Wedgewood. After beginning 2025 with the Nashville Predators, he was traded to the Colorado Avalanche on November 30, 2024, and quickly stabilized the team’s goaltending, including a milestone 50th career win in his debut and a shutout against the New Jersey Devils on December 8, 2024. His early form in the 2025–26 season powered the Avalanche to the top of the standings.
By mid-November 2025, Wedgewood sat among the NHL’s win leaders with a 10–1–2 record, earning a one-year contract extension on November 13, 2025, to remain with Colorado through 2026–27. He closed the regular season leading the league with a 2.02 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage, finishing tied for fourth in wins and third in shutouts. Co-winning the William M. Jennings Trophy with Mackenzie Blackwood, Wedgewood then helped the Avalanche sweep the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs, capping a defining year in his career.
