The Colorado Avalanche are getting a major boost back into their lineup for Tuesday night's tilt against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, as head coach Jared Bednar has announced that goaltender Scott Wedgewood is ready to return to the crease.

Wedgewood hasn't played since last Tuesday when he suffered an injury against the Vancouver Canucks; he departed the game during a television timeout break in the action and was replaced by MacKenzie Blackwood. But according to Bednar, Wedgewood will return and face his former club in this evening's game. Expand Tweet

Wedgewood has been a revelation for the Avalanche so far this season as he's off to the best start of his NHL career. Through 17 games, he has a sparkling 13-1-3 record with a 2.07 GAA and a .920 save percentage.

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