"Colorado Avalanche's Top Seed Status Put to the Test as Goalie Struggles in Loss. The Avalanche, currently sitting atop the Central and Western Conference standings as the No. 1 seed, suffered a setback in their quest for a playoff spot. Nathan MacKinnon's lone goal was not enough to propel the team to victory, as Scott Wedgewood's struggles in net ultimately led to his replacement. With the stakes high and the playoffs on the horizon, this loss will likely raise questions about the team's goaltending situation and their ability to maintain their top seed status."


Nathan MacKinnon scored the lone goal for the Avalanche, who are the No. 1 seed from the Central and Western Conference. Scott Wedgewood allowed three goals on 12 shots before being replaced by ...