Mackenzie Blackwood - NHL News & Rumors

Comes up short in Winnipeg Blackwood stopped 15 of 17 shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Jets, with Winnipeg's final goal getting scored into an empty net.

Impact Two second-period goals by the Jets made the difference, as Colorado once again struggled to get pucks past Connor Hellebuyck in Winnipeg. Blackwood has been inconsistent since the Olympic break, going 2-3-0 in six outings with an .869 save percentage.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Connor reaches 30 goals for 8th time to help the Jets beat the Avalanche 3-1

Kyle Connor reached 30 goals for a franchise-record eighth time and added an assist, Connor Hellebuyck made 28 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 3...

12 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

COL@WPG: Iafallo scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood | Winnipeg Jets Alex Iafallo (WPG) scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood (COL) to make it 2 - 0

13 HOURS AGO • NHL.COM

COL@WPG: Connor scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood | Winnipeg Jets Kyle Connor (WPG) scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood (COL) to make it 1 - 0

13 HOURS AGO • NHL.COM

Jets' Kyle Connor Rifles 30th Goal Of The Season Past Avalanche's Blackwood

14 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Guarding goal Saturday Blackwood will start Saturday's road matchup against the Jets, per Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press.

Impact Blackwood has been a mixed bag since returning from the Olympic break, going 2-2-0 in five appearances while allowing 14 goals on 105 shots. He has posted a record of 18-7-1 this campaign with three shutouts, a 2.42 GAA and a .908 save percentage across 27 appearances. Winnipeg sits 23rd in the league with 2.83 goals per game this season.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yields four goals in loss Blackwood stopped 20 of 24 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Blackwood was pulled from his last outing and wasn't able to get back in the win column this time. The 29-year-old couldn't slow down the Oilers' power play and top six, though he's far from the only goalie to struggle with that task. For the season, Blackwood is down to 18-7-1 with a 2.42 GAA and a .908 save percentage over 27 appearances. If he can't get his performance back on track soon, Scott Wedgewood could push for a larger share of playing time down the stretch. The Avalanche's next game is Thursday in Seattle.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

McDavid's late power-play winner lifts the Oilers past the Avalanche 4-3

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored two goals, Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist, and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 on Tuesday night

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Slated to start Tuesday Blackwood is expected to guard the cage at home versus the Oilers on Tuesday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Blackwood has split the workload over the Avs' last three games but overall has featured in 10 of the club's last 14 outings. During that stretch, the 29-year-old netminder is 5-4-0 with a 2.50 GAA and one shutout. With just two more victories, Blackwood will get over the 20-win threshold for the second straight year.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gets hook in Dallas Blackwood gave up four goals on 11 shots before being replaced by Scott Wedgewood early in the second period of Friday's 5-4 shootout win over the Stars.

Impact The Avalanche were staring at a 4-2 deficit when Blackwood got the hook, but the move worked for coach Jared Bednar. It was the first time Blackwood had allowed more than three goals in a start since Jan. 23, and over his last 10 outings he's produced a 5-4-0 record, 2.50 GAA and .900 save percentage.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

NHL-leading Avalanche win 5-4 in shootout to end Stars' franchise-record 10-game winning streak

Valeri Nichushkin scored with 15 seconds remaining in regulation, then made one of NHL-leading Colorado’s two shots in a shootout to beat Dallas 5-4

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Set to start Friday Blackwood is slated to start Friday's road game against Dallas, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Blackwood will tend the twine for the fourth time in Colorado's six games since the Olympic break. Across his three starts following the layoff, he's gone 2-1-0 with a 2.03 GAA and .914 save percentage. He'll face a tough test Friday, as the Stars rank sixth in the NHL with 3.41 goals per game this year.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win Monday Blackwood stopped 19 of 21 shots in Monday's 4-2 win over the Kings.

Impact Blackwood was beaten once in the first period, courtesy of a power-play goal from Brandt Clarke, and once more in the second when Angus Booth tipped the puck in from close range. Other than that, though, Blackwood was solid enough to secure his second consecutive win. He has a 2.03 GAA while stopping 64 of 70 shots faced in his three appearances since the league resumed following the Olympics break.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Toews scores late winner as Avalanche beat Kings 4-2 in Los Angeles' first game under new coach

Devon Toews scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, Martin Necas added an empty-netter to go with two assists, and the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kin...

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Set to start versus Kings Blackwood is expected to patrol the crease on the road against Los Angeles on Monday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Blackwood has given up two or fewer goals in four of his last five outings while posting a 3-2-0 record, 1.43 GAA and one shutout. With the 29-year-old Thunder Bay native playing this well, Scott Wedgewood may be hard-pressed to steal some starts away -- though a back-to-back should see Wedgewood get the nod against the Ducks on the road Tuesday.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Cruises to win Saturday Blackwood halted 14 of 15 shots on net in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Apart from Connor Bedard's power-play goal just under seven minutes into the first period, Blackwood experienced smooth sailing en route to his first win following the Olympic break. With the victory, he is up to a 17-6-1 record, a 2.23 GAA and a .916 save percentage across 24 games this season. Despite alternating wins and losses over his last eight outings, he's remained a strong overall option when healthy and has appeared to have surpassed Scott Wedgewood as the team's No. 1 netminder. Barring injury, Blackwood should continue to see a bulk of the workload moving forward and profiles as a strong fantasy option behind Colorado's elite offense.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Makar scores 2 goals as NHL-leading Avalanche beat Blackhawks 3-1

Gavin Brindley scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Expected to start Saturday Blackwood is expected to start at home against Chicago on Saturday, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Impact Blackwood has a 16-6-1 record, 2.29 GAA and .916 save percentage in 23 outings with Colorado in 2025-26. He turned aside 31 of 34 shots en route to a 5-2 loss to Minnesota on Thursday. Chicago is 1-5-2 while averaging just 2.13 goals per game across its past eight outings.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss versus Wild Blackwood allowed three goals on 34 shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Wild. The last two goals were empty-netters.

Impact Blackwood did well to keep the game close, but Mats Zuccarello's deflected goal with 4:52 left in the third period was the deciding tally. The 29-year-old Blackwood has allowed three goals in just two of his last six outings and remains a strong goalie in a great situation. This loss sent him to 16-6-1 on the season with a 2.28 GAA and a .916 save percentage in 23 appearances. The Avalanche rode Blackwood pretty heavily before the Olympic break, so it's possible he will get a majority of the starts over Scott Wedgewood down the stretch. The Avalanche host the Blackhawks on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving start Thursday Blackwood will guard the home goal versus the Wild on Thursday.

Impact Blackwood will play the second half of a back-to-back after Scott Wedgewood earned a 4-2 win over the Mammoth on Wednesday. Prior to the Olympic break, Blackwood went 3-3-0 with 13 goals allowed on 150 shots over his previous six outings. He's been pretty good this season, but the Wild will be a tough test.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Solid display in win Wednesday Blackwood stopped 23 of 25 shots in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Blackwood will enter the Olympic break on a high note following this win, and even though his recent record is subpar, it seems the 29-year-old is turning things around. Despite going 3-4-0 over his last seven starts, Blackwood has allowed two or fewer goals in four of his last five appearances while posting a 1.42 GAA and a .947 save percentage over that stretch.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Lehkonen scores 2 goals and MacKinnon reaches 700 assists as Avalanche sink Sharks, 4-2

Josh Manson scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2 in their final game before the Olympic break

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

NHL Highlights | Sharks vs. Avalanche - February 4, 2026

FEBRUARY 5 • YOUTUBE

SJS@COL: Liljegren scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood | San Jose Sharks Timothy Liljegren (SJS) scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood (COL) to make it 2 - 1

FEBRUARY 5 • NHL.COM

SJS@COL: Kurashev scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood | San Jose Sharks Philipp Kurashev (SJS) scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood (COL) to make it 2 - 2

FEBRUARY 5 • NHL.COM

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