Mackenzie Blackwood News

Blackwood has deservedly earned the trust of Head Coach Jared Bednard early in the 2026-27 season, outplaying counterpart Scott Wedgewood, and will return to the crease for the 12th in 17 games. The 29-year-old Blackwood was solid in his last start, saving 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. He has a 2.80 GAA and .894 SV% in 12 appearances (8-3-0). Colorado enters Thursday's game as a sizeable -209 home favourite against a Nashville Predators team coming off an impressive 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.

Colorado Head Coach Jared Bednar has favoured Mackenzie Blackwood early in the 2026-27 season and will continue rolling with him on Monday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 29-year-old Blackwood saved 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%) in his most recent game, a 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames. Blackwood has allowed three or fewer goals in six straight games (5-1-0), posting a 2.35 GAA and .915 SV%. The Avalanche enter the action as significant -222 road favourites.

The Avalanche have been treading water in recent games, losing six of their last 10 (4-5-1), with suspect goaltending at least partly to blame. That said, Blackwood has been far more reliable than Wedgewood recently and is coming off a 31-save performance (.912 SV%) in a 6-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 29-year-old Blackwood has 2.53 GAA and .914 SV% in his last four games (3-1-0). Colorado enters Wednesday's contest as -136 home favourites against a red-hot New Jersey Devils team that has outscored opponents 16-6 in their last four games (4-0-0).

The Avalanche have been treading water in recent games, losing six of their last 10 (4-5-1), with suspect goaltending at least partly to blame. That said, Blackwood has been far more reliable than Wedgewood recently and is coming off a 31-save performance (.912 SV%) in a 6-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 29-year-old Blackwood has 2.53 GAA and .914 SV% in his last four games (3-1-0). Colorado enters Wednesday's contest as -136 home favourites against a red-hot New Jersey Devils team that has outscored opponents 16-6 in their last four games (4-0-0).

The Avalanche have lost two straight and hope to return to the win column on Friday, with Blackwood tending the twine against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Blackwood has been far from spectacular this season, but Head Coach Jared Bednar has leaned on him more than counterpart Scott Wedgewood. The 29-year-old Blackwood has a 2.90 GAA and .889 SV% in seven games (4-3-0). Colorado enters Friday's contest as -122 home favourites against a Tampa Bay Lightning team on a 7-1-0 run.

Despite some inconsistent play from Blackwood, Colorado will continue to roll with him as their go-to goalie early in the 2026-27 season, turning to him for the seventh time in their first nine games. Inconsistencies aside, Blackwood has played well in his last two games (2-0-0), saving 54 of 58 shots (.931 SV%). He has a 2.86 GAA and .891 SV% in six games (4-2-0). The Avalanche enter Monday's contest as significant -236 road favourites against a struggling Philadelphia Flyers team that has scored only 14 goals in its first 10 games (1-6-3).

Despite some inconsistent play from Blackwood, Colorado will continue to roll with him as their go-to goalie early in the 2026-27 season, turning to him for the seventh time in their first nine games. Inconsistencies aside, Blackwood has played well in his last two games (2-0-0), saving 54 of 58 shots (.931 SV%). He has a 2.86 GAA and .891 SV% in six games (4-2-0). The Avalanche enter Monday's contest as significant -236 road favourites against a struggling Philadelphia Flyers team that has scored only 14 goals in its first 10 games (1-6-3).

Colorado Head Coach Jared Bednar has favoured Mackenzie Blackwood early in the 2026-27 season despite some up-and-down outings. That said, the 29-year-old goalie was solid in his most recent outing, saving 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars. He has a 3.04 GAA and .879 SV% in five games this season (3-2-0). Colorado enters Friday's contest as sizeable -201 home favourites against a 3-3-1 Pittsburgh Penguins team.

Colorado Head Coach Jared Bednar criticized Blackwood after a 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs for failing to make a timely save, but he will turn to him again on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. Surprisingly, Blackwood has started four of five games for Colorado this season, going 2-2-0, posting a 3.30 GAA and .867 SV%.

To some surprise, Colorado hasn't yet turned to Scott Wedgewood this season and will roll with Blackwood between the pipes for a third straight game. Despite Wedgewood's tremendous 2025-26 season, it's hard to blame Head Coach Jared Bednar for turning to Blackwood again, given his solid 2.50 GAA and .912 SV% through the first two games (2-0-0). Colorado enters Wednesday's contest as sizeable -193 road favourites against a Winnipeg Jets team that is 2-0-1 this season.

To some surprise, Colorado hasn't yet turned to Scott Wedgewood this season and will roll with Blackwood between the pipes for a third straight game. Despite Wedgewood's tremendous 2025-26 season, it's hard to blame Head Coach Jared Bednar for turning to Blackwood again, given his solid 2.50 GAA and .912 SV% through the first two games (2-0-0). Colorado enters Wednesday's contest as sizeable -193 road favourites against a Winnipeg Jets team that is 2-0-1 this season.

Blackwood will get the first shot at the Avalanches' crease on Wednesday after a strong offseason battle between him and Scott Wedgewood. The 29-year-old missed the start of 2025-26 due to a lower-body injury and was never able to truly reclaim the crease back even after posting a 23-10-2 record alongside his 2.51 GAA and .904 SV%. He hosts the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, who closed out 2025-26 29th in the NHL in goals for with 220.

After getting off to a surprising and disappointing 0-3 deficit in their third-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Colorado Avalanche are expected to switch things up between the pipes, turning to Mackenzie Blackwood for the first time. The 29-year-old Blackwood has not played since May 13th, when he allowed three goals on 13 shots (.769 SV%) and was relieved by Scott Wedgewood in an eventual 4-3 overtime win against the Minnesota Wild. Blackwood made his postseason debut last year and has been inconsistent, posting a 2.81 GAA and .888 SV% in 10 career postseason appearances (4-4). The Avalanche enter Game Four on Tuesday as slight -109 road favourites.