Scott Wedgewood stops 25 shots in the Avalanche’s 4-0 win over the Devils
Scott Wedgewood stops 25 shots in the Avalanche’s 4-0 win over the Devils
Colorado Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood (41) looks out during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
Colorado Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood (41) looks out during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
Colorado Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood (41) looks out during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
New Jersey Devils left wing Tomas Tatar (90) is pushed by Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
New Jersey Devils left wing Tomas Tatar (90) is pushed by Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
New Jersey Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler and Colorado Avalanche left wing Joel Kiviranta (94) tussle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
New Jersey Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler and Colorado Avalanche left wing Joel Kiviranta (94) tussle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic chases the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic chases the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews (7) skates with the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews (7) skates with the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) and center Parker Kelly (17) tussle with New Jersey Devils left wing Tomas Tatar (90) for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) and center Parker Kelly (17) tussle with New Jersey Devils left wing Tomas Tatar (90) for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Sam Malinski (70) chases the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Sam Malinski (70) chases the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce chases after the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce chases after the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen saves a shot from Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen saves a shot from Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Scott Wedgewood stopped 25 shots for his seventh career shutout, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday night.
Ross Colton, Logan O’Connor, Artturi Lehkonen and Parker Kelly scored for the Avalanche (16-13-0). Casey Mittelstadt and Calvin de Haan recorded two assists apiece.
Jake Allen had 19 saves for the Devils (18-10-2).
Wedgewood was acquired from the Nashville Predators on Nov. 29 in exchange for Justus Annunen and a sixth-round draft choice. Wedgewood appeared in 23 games over parts of three seasons (2015-16, 2020-21 and 2021-22) with the Devils.
Colton, who scored in the first period, was skating in his second game since suffering a lower-body injury on Oct. 28 against Chicago. He had gotten off to a hot start for Colorado, scoring eight goals in the first 10 games of the season prior to the injury.
Lehkonen scored for the third time in Colorado’s last four games.
Colorado earned its fourth shutout of the season. The Devils were blanked for the fifth time this season.
Takeaways
Avalanche: Colorado’s top two scorers, Nathan Mackinnon and Cale Makar, were kept off the score sheet despite each taking five shots on goal. The slack was picked up by the Avalanche’s second and third lines.
Devils: New Jersey is 9-7-1 when allowing the first goal of the game. They have given up the initial goal in 9 of their last 10 games.
Key moment
The Devils went the final 14 minutes of the second period without a shot on goal. During that span Colorado increased its lead to 3-0 on a goal from Lehkonen.
Key stat
Wedgewood now has a .965 career save percentage against the Devils.
Up Next
The Avalanche finish their four-game road trip at Pittsburgh on Tuesday, while the Devils host Toronto on Tuesday in the third game of a five-game homestand.
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