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Wedgewood, 33, is the eighth-oldest goaltender to get his first playoff start in NHL history, per NHL stats.
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
At 33 years, 248 days old, Wedgewood became the third-oldest goaltender in league history to pick up a win in his first career playoff start, according to NHL stats.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
The Panthers had traded their 2026 first-round pick to the Chicago Blackhawks along with goaltender Spencer Knight for defenseman Seth Jones last year.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Bring it on, said the goaltender.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
At 33 years, 248 days old, Wedgewood became the third-oldest goaltender in league history to pick up a win in his first career playoff start, according to NHL stats.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
The Panthers had traded their 2026 first-round pick to the Chicago Blackhawks along with goaltender Spencer Knight for defenseman Seth Jones last year.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Bring it on, said the goaltender.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Goaltender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goaltender. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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goaltender
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goal·tend·er
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