Ryan S. Clark May 10, 2026, 01:37 AM ET

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Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN.

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- It appears the Colorado Avalanche are facing a goaltending decision.

During the Avalanche's 5-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals Saturday, several moving parts for Colorado came to a screeching halt, including its goaltending.

Scott Wedgewood , who has started every game for the Avalanche this postseason, was pulled early in the second period after allowing three goals on 12 shots in 24:23.

He was replaced by Mackenzie Blackwood , who stopped 12 of the 13 shots he faced over the remaining 32:27 during the Avalanche's first loss of the postseason.

"We'll have a decision to make, but there's a decision to make every night," Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said when asked who'll start Game 4. "You know, some are easier than others. I thought Blackwood was good. ...…