Martin Necas and Jack Drury have settled in nicely, both on and off the ice, with the club. The short-term return on the NHL’s biggest in-season trade in two decades has been nothing but positive. The raw emotions of losing a core player and beloved teammate, Mikko Rantanen, have subsided, because life in the NHL goes on.

Wedgewood (upper body) is set to start on the road against Nashville on Saturday, according to Conor McGahey of Altitude TV.

Scott Wedgewood made a big save on ... who unleashed a bomb for his second goal of the season. Colorado's lead lasted all of 30 seconds, as former Avalanche first-round pick Justin Barron quickly ...

The Colorado Avalanche (36-24-2) continue their six-game homestand against the San Jose Sharks (17-37-9). Puck drop is scheduled for 7:38 p.m. MT. READ MORE: 10 Observations: Poor Execution and Illness Couldn’t Stop the Avalanche (+) The Avalanche are riding a three-game winning streak entering this contest,

Sam Malinski scored and Scott Wedgewood made 15 saves for Colorado ... Barron answered 30 seconds later for the Predators. Avalanche: Colorado began the post 4 Nations Face-Off portion of their schedule in the Western Conference’s top wild card position.

Sam Malinski scored and Scott Wedgewood made 15 saves for Colorado ... Barron answered 30 seconds later for the Predators. Avalanche: Colorado began the post 4 Nations Face-Off portion of their ...

Jonathan Marchessault put Nashville in front midway through the third period. Luke Schenn’s shot from the right point went wide, but the carom off the back boards came right to Marchessault near the left post, and was able to tuck it into the net before Avs goalie Scott Wedgewood could recover.

Jonathan Marchessault scored the go-ahead goal to carry the Nashville Predators 2-1 over the Colorado Avalanche at Bridgestone Arena.