Mackenzie Blackwood - NHL News & Rumors

Allows four goals in win Blackwood stopped 27 of 31 shots in Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Kings.

Impact The Avalanche had some rust to shake off in front of Blackwood, leading to a bit of a messy game. Two of the Kings' goals came shorthanded, but the Avalanche also went 4-for-5 on the power play. Blackwood is better than this game's stat line would suggest, and he should settle into a nice groove as the team in front of him gets up to speed. The Avalanche's next game is Saturday versus the Blues, and it's not yet clear if the team will lean on a starter or have Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood rotate in the net early in the year.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

MacKinnon has 2 goals and a rare fight in the Avs' 8-4 victory over the Kings in opener

Nathan MacKinnon scored twice in a four-goal second period and capped his night with a rare fight, and the Colorado Avalanche opened the season with an 8-4 victory over the Los Ang...

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

Guarding home goal Blackwood is set to start at home against Los Angeles on Wednesday, per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.

Impact Blackwood had a 23-10-2 record, 2.50 GAA and .904 save percentage in 38 regular-season appearances with the Avalanche in 2025-26. Although Blackwood's getting the Opening Night assignment, Scott Wedgewood can't be easily categorized as Colorado's No. 2 goaltender. It wouldn't be surprising if the two netminders evenly split the workload in 2026-27, provided they both stay relatively healthy.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Collects preseason win Blackwood allowed two goals on 26 shots in Friday's 5-2 preseason win over the Jets.

Impact Blackwood played the full game Friday after working half a game versus the Mammoth on Sunday. The 29-year-old netminder will likely get at least half of the starts in 2026-27, though a lot will depend on how Scott Wedgewood performs after his career year in 2025-26. Blackwood has the talent to be a No. 1 on his own, but the Avalanche have the luxury of not needing to push either goalie too hard.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

In goal Friday Blackwood will get the starting nod at home versus Winnipeg on Friday, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.

Impact Blackwood appears to have the inside track for the No. 1 job in Colorado, though he will likely have to split the workload with Scott Wedgewood. With the 29-year-old Blackwood getting the nod Friday, it will likely be Wedgewood who starts versus Utah on the road Saturday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood, Mackenzie Blackwood Receive Jennings Trophies Per a recent post from the Colorado Avalanche, goaltenders Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood have received their William M. Jennings T...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Limited workload in Sunday's preseason game Blackwood stopped all seven shots he faced in 29:30 of ice time during Sunday's 4-1 preseason win over Utah.

Impact Blackwood didn't have to do much in Sunday's exhibition opener, but he was perfect nonetheless. It was a good start for Blackwood, who is competing with Scott Wedgewood for the starting job ahead of the 2026-27 season. Regardless of who sees more starts this year, both Blackwood and Wedgewood are great fantasy options on a Colorado team that is expected to be one of the best in the NHL once again.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in preseason opener Blackwood will be between the home pipes during Sunday's exhibition matchup against the Mammoth, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.

Impact The Avalanche have one of the best goaltending duos in the NHL, so Blackwood will certainly have competition for the No. 1 gig in the form of Scott Wedgewood. Wedgewood is coming off a career-best season, but it was reported Wednesday that Blackwood arrived at training camp in the best shape of his life, so head coach Jared Bednar has a good problem on his hands as far who will be in net on a nightly basis this season. Either way, Blackwood will be a strong fantasy option on one of the league's top teams.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Fit ahead of training camp Blackwood arrived at training camp in the best shape of his life, according to head coach Jared Bednar, and will have the chance to earn the starting job, Evan Rawal of the Denver...

Impact When asked if he planned to rotate his goaltenders again, Bednar told reporters they'd enter the season with a clean slate. While the 29-year-old Blackwood only played in 38 regular-season tilts, he did post a solid 23-10-2 record with a 2.50 GAA and three shutouts. While it may be an open competition for starts in Colorado, Blackwood likely still is coming in as the presumptive No. 1B option behind Scott Wedgewood.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 3 • SI.COM

New Predators executive Chris MacFarland strikes deal with former team to add Avs center Ross Colton

New Nashville front-office executive Chris MacFarland didn’t take long to strike a deal with his former team in trading for Colorado forward Ross Colton on Tuesday

JUNE 16 • Associated Press

Avalanche search for offseason answers after Vegas ends Presidents' Trophy-winning season with sweep

The Colorado Avalanche's speed was neutralized by Vegas, leading to a sweep in the Western Conference Final

MAY 27 • Associated Press

Can't save season Blackwood stopped 24 of 26 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.

Impact Blackwood put in a good performance, but the Avalanche's offense didn't give enough support in the season-ending loss. Blackwood ended up allowing eight goals on 73 shots over four playoff outings while most often playing second fiddle to Scott Wedgewood. Both goalies are under contract for next year, which may lead to a tandem approach in the Colorado crease once again if they play at a level similar to the one they displayed in 2025-26.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Blackwood sends EYES to the SKY 🤯

MAY 27 • YOUTUBE

Incredible ONE-HANDED tip-in attempt 🥶

MAY 27 • YOUTUBE

Golden Knights sweep Avalanche to advance to third Stanley Cup Final in nine seasons

Mark Stone and Cole Smith scored for Vegas and the Golden Knights suffocated Colorado’s high-powered offense to beat the Avalanche 2-1 on Tuesday night and for an unthinkable sweep...

MAY 26 • Associated Press

Mackenzie Blackwood plays well, just not well enough, as Avalanche swept from playoffs

Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar’s decision to replace goaltender Scott Wedgewood with Mackenzie Blackwood for Game 4 of the Western Conference Final wasn’t a bad idea, if onl...

MAY 26 • Associated Press

Set to start Game 4 Blackwood is expected to defend the road net against Vegas on Tuesday in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.

Impact Blackwood made three appearances in Colorado's second-round series against Minnesota, surrendering six goals on 47 shots en route to a 1-0 record. Scott Wedgewood has struggled in three playoff defeats versus Vegas, allowing nine goals on 73 shots. As a result, the Avalanche will turn to Blackwood in an attempt to stave off elimination and force Game 5 back in Colorado on Thursday. The Golden Knights have amassed 3.73 goals per game this postseason.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche shrug off 2021 playoff loss to Golden Knights as they meet in the Western Conference final

Gabriel Landeskog doesn’t need any extra incentive or motivation

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver

The Colorado Avalanche advanced to the Western Conference final after a thrilling comeback win against the Minnesota Wild

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Pulled after one period Blackwood stopped 10 of 13 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Wild in Game 5.

Impact Blackwood got the start for the second game in a row, but a poor first period saw him replaced by Scott Wedgewood for the remainder of the game. The Avalanche overcame the 3-0 deficit Blackwood left behind, winning the series and earning a spot in the Western Conference Finals. Blackwood may be ticketed for backup duties to begin that series, which will see the Avalanche face the winner of the Golden Knights-Ducks series.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Brett Kulak scores 3:52 into OT, Avs advance to West final with 4-3 win over Wild

Brett Kulak scored 3:52 into overtime after Nathan MacKinnon tied it late in regulation and the Colorado Avalanche advanced to the Western Conference final with a 4-3 victory over...

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Avalanche's closeout bid jolted as Blackwood pulled after 3 first-period goals

Scott Wedgewood gave the Colorado Avalanche the spark they needed to forge a 4-3 comeback victory over the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Wild defenseman Zach Bogosian out for Game 5 against Avalanche with lower-body injury

The banged-up Minnesota Wild were without defenseman Zach Bogosian for Game 5 against Colorado on Wednesday night because of a lower-body injury

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Expected to start in Game 5 Blackwood is slated to start at home against Minnesota in Game 5 on Wednesday, per Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports.

Impact Scott Wedgewood started in Colorado's first eight playoff games this year, but he was yanked from Saturday's 5-1 loss to Minnesota in Game 3 after allowing three goals on 12 shots. Blackwood stopped 12 of 13 shots in relief in that game, and then got the nod Monday, turning aside 19 of 21 shots en route to a 5-2 victory. Minnesota has averaged an impressive 3.80 goals per game in the 2026 postseason, but the Wild are down 3-1 in their series against Colorado.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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MacKinnon has 2 goals and a rare fight in the Avs' 8-4 victory over the Kings in opener

New Predators executive Chris MacFarland strikes deal with former team to add Avs center Ross Colton

Avalanche search for offseason answers after Vegas ends Presidents' Trophy-winning season with sweep

Golden Knights sweep Avalanche to advance to third Stanley Cup Final in nine seasons

Mackenzie Blackwood plays well, just not well enough, as Avalanche swept from playoffs

Avalanche shrug off 2021 playoff loss to Golden Knights as they meet in the Western Conference final

Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver

Brett Kulak scores 3:52 into OT, Avs advance to West final with 4-3 win over Wild

Avalanche's closeout bid jolted as Blackwood pulled after 3 first-period goals

Wild defenseman Zach Bogosian out for Game 5 against Avalanche with lower-body injury