Colorado Avalanche fans are reeling after the team's first postseason setback, a 3-0 shutout at the hands of the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night. The disappointing loss marks a sudden shift in momentum for the Avalanche, who had been riding high on a dominant playoff run. Goaltender Scott Wedgewood took the brunt of the blame, being pulled from the game after surrendering three goals on a mere 12 shots in just over 24 minutes of ice time. As the Avalanche look to regroup and refocus, questions are being raised about their ability to withstand the pressure of a long playoff push.
Adversity has hit the Colorado Avalanche, who suffered their first loss of the postseason Saturday night, and had to pull starting goaltender Scott Wedgewood after he allowed a third goal on just 12 shots in 24:23 against Minnesota.
