Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood, center, is helped off the ice after being injured by trainer Matthew Sokolowski, left, and left wing Joel Kiviranta in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson, left, runs into Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood, center, is helped off the ice after being injured by trainer Matthew Sokolowski, left, and left wing Joel Kiviranta in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)