Mackenzie Blackwood - NHL News & Rumors

Excels in net Sunday Blackwood turned aside 28 of 29 shots on goal in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Wild.

Impact Blackwood thrived in Sunday's contest, as he allowed just one even-strength goal near the five-minute mark of the third period. With the win, he is up to an 11-1-1 record with a .924 save percentage and a 2.16 GAA across 13 appearances this season. Sunday's victory brought the 29-year-old's win streak up to five games. Very few netminders across the league have been better than Blackwood when he is healthy, as he currently ranks third in save percentage and fifth in GAA among goalies who have appeared in double-digit games this season. He and Scott Wedgewood are a true one-two punch in net for Colorado, giving both elite fantasy value in all league formats. Blackwood will likely get a game of rest Tuesday before having a solid chance to play Saturday against the Golden Knights.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

MacKinnon nets 2 goals, Makar and Nelson have goal, two assists, as Avalanche beat Wild 5-1

Nathan MacKinnon scored twice, Cale Makar and Brock Nelson each had a goal and two assists, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Minnesota Wild 5-1 on Sunday night

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Starting against Minnesota Blackwood will start Sunday's road game against Minnesota, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood have alternated starts over the past two weeks, and that trend will continue during Sunday's matchup. Blackwood is in the midst of a four-game winning streak in which he's posted a 2.22 GAA and .922 save percentage.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Holds on for win Blackwood stopped 34 of 37 shots in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Kraken.

Impact Blackwood faced heavier pressure than expected, and he gave up all three goals in the middle frame. The Avalanche were able to take over in the third period to get the win, with Blackwood improving to 10-1-1 on the year in the process. This was just the second time in his last nine outings that he allowed three or more goals. He's at a 2.26 GAA and a .920 save percentage through 12 appearances, and he's been sharing the crease with Scott Wedgewood lately. The Avalanche host the Jets on Friday before visiting the Wild on Sunday, and Blackwood figures to play in at least one of those games.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

MacKinnon has two goals and an assist as Avalanche beat Kraken 5-3

Nathan MacKinnon scored twice for an NHL-leading 28 goals this season and added an assist as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 5-3 for their third straight win

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Tending twine Tuesday Blackwood will guard the road goal against Seattle on Tuesday, according to Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports.

Impact Blackwood has won his last three outings while stopping 71 of 77 shots. He has posted a 9-1-1 record with two shutouts, a 2.19 GAA and a .920 save percentage through 11 appearances this season. Seattle ranks 32nd in the league this year with only 2.47 goals per game.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Claude Lemieux sees Stanley Cup potential in Avalanche, much like his title team in '95-96

The Stanley Cup was in the building in honor of the 1995-96 Colorado Avalanche squad

DECEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Keeps winning Thursday Blackwood stopped 23 of 25 shots in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Panthers.

Impact Blackwood took advantage of a matchup against a tired opponent and collected his ninth win in 11 appearances this season. He's won five of his last six starts, allowing two goals or less in each of those victories. On the year, the 29-year-old has a 2.19 GAA and a .920 save percentage. Scott Wedgewood (back) was able to back up Wedgewood on Thursday, so it's not yet clear which goalie will start Saturday at home versus the Predators.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan MacKinnon leads a balanced scoring attack as Avalanche cruise to 6-2 win over Panthers

Nathan MacKinnon was one of six different Colorado players to score and the Avalanche cruised to a 6-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night

DECEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Starting Thursday Blackwood will be between the home pipes versus Florida on Thursday, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Blackwood has been sensational since returning from a lower-body injury that cost him the first 10 games of the season. He is 8-1-1 with a 2.21 GAA and a .920 save percentage across 10 appearances this season. The Panthers are tied for 10th in NHL scoring, averaging 3.14 goals per game.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting after all Blackwood will not be starting on the road against the Predators on Tuesday, contrary to a previous report, per Corey Masisak of The Denver Post.

Impact Blackwood was the first goalie to leave the ice, which was a strong indication that he would be in the crease, but it seems that Scott Wedgewood will get the nod instead. The 29-year-old Blackwood has suffered one regulation loss in 10 outings this year while posting a 2.21 GAA and two shutouts.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

First off Tuesday Blackwood is scheduled to patrol the blue paint Tuesday in Nashville, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Blackwood is on a roll of late, going 6-1-0 with a 1.70 GAA and a .941 save percentage across his last seven appearances. He's allowed two goals or less in six of those seven outings. This should be a favorable matchup for the 29-year-old, as Nashville has scored 2.61 goals per game this season, which is the fourth-worst mark in the league. Furthermore, Blackwood posted a 35-save shutout in Nashville on Nov. 22.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Hangs on for win Blackwood made 24 saves on 26 attempts on goal in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Flyers.

Impact After allowing two goals in the first 26 minutes of Sunday's contest, Blackwood shut down the Flyers down the stretch to grab his second consecutive win. With the victory, the 28-year-old netminder is up to an 8-1-1 record with a 2.21 GAA and a .920 save percentage through 10 games this season. He has four wins in his last five tries and has seen an uptick in playing time in the absence of Scott Wedgewood (back). Regardless of how the Avalanche divide up the playing time in goal, Blackwood remains a top-tier option in fantasy with Colorado off to a 21-2-6 start to the year. With Wedgewood expected to suit up Tuesday, neither he nor Blackwood has been named the starter for the contest, giving the latter a chance to draw his sixth consecutive start.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Starting again Sunday Blackwood will defend the road net against Philadelphia on Sunday, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Blackwood will play for the second time in two days after stopping 24 shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers. He has a 7-1-1 record this season while allowing only 19 goals on 238 shots. Philadelphia ranks 23rd in the league this year with 2.85 goals per game.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back from loss Blackwood made 24 saves Saturday in a 3-2 overtime victory over the Rangers.

Impact Blackwood was strong throughout. Conor Sheary went high glove from the left circle with Cale Makar trying to lift his stick from behind early in the third. And Artemi Panarin tied the game with a one-timer with the goalie pulled for an extra attacker. Blackwood was screened on the tying goal. He shook off Thursday's loss, which was his first in regulation and is now 7-1-1 with a 2.23 GAA and .920 save percentage.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

MacKinnon scores twice as the Avalanche beat the Rangers 3-2 in overtime

Nathan MacKinnon scored 2:46 into overtime for his second goal of the game, helping the Colorado Avalanche top Artemi Panarin and the New York Rangers 3-2

DECEMBER 6 • Associated Press

In goal Saturday Blackwood will guard the road goal against the Rangers on Saturday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

Impact Blackwood stopped 36 shots in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Islanders, with the sixth goal being an empty-netter. He has posted a 6-1-1 record while allowing 17 goals on 212 shots and posting two shutouts in eight appearances this season. The Rangers sit 27th in the league with 2.69 goals per game in the 2025-26 campaign.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Records first regulation loss Blackwood made 36 saves on 41 attempts on goal in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Blackwood got off on the wrong foot in Thursday's contest as he allowed the first four goals of the contest through 28 minutes. With the loss, he now has a 6-1-1 record with a 2.28 GAA and a .920 save percentage through eight appearances this season. The 28-year-old netminder was off to an elite start this season, with Thursday's loss ending his six-game win streak. Blackwood has shown flashes of greatness with a shutout in a quarter of his appearances this season, but will likely have his ceiling in fantasy limited while operating in a tandem with Scott Wedgewood. Regardless, Blackwood should be rostered in all fantasy formats while the Avalanche remain atop the Central Division standings. His next opportunity to bounce back is Saturday across the state of New York for a tilt with the Rangers.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Barzal's goal, 2 assists help Islanders beat Avalanche 6-3

Mathew Barzal had a goal and two assists, and the New York Islanders defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 6-3

DECEMBER 5 • Associated Press

COL@NYI: Horvat scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood | New York Islanders Bo Horvat (NYI) scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood (COL) to make it 3 - 0

DECEMBER 5 • NHL.COM

COL@NYI: Barzal scores PPG against Mackenzie Blackwood | New York Islanders Mathew Barzal (NYI) scores power-play goal against Mackenzie Blackwood (COL) to make it 5 - 2

DECEMBER 5 • NHL.COM

COL@NYI: Lee scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood | New York Islanders Anders Lee (NYI) scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood (COL) to make it 2 - 0

DECEMBER 5 • NHL.COM

Guarding crease versus Islanders Blackwood will start on the road against the Islanders on Thursday, per Brian Compton of NHL.com.

Impact Blackwood has won six straight games after losing in a shootout Nov. 1, in his season debut. Blackwood has a 1.85 GAA and a .930 save percentage with the high-flying Avalanche across seven games this season. The Islanders are generating 2.85 goals per game, 24th in the NHL.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

MacKinnon scores twice as the Avalanche beat the Canucks 3-1

Nathan MacKinnon scored two more goals and Gabriel Landeskog had two assists, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks

DECEMBER 3 • Associated Press

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MacKinnon nets 2 goals, Makar and Nelson have goal, two assists, as Avalanche beat Wild 5-1

MacKinnon has two goals and an assist as Avalanche beat Kraken 5-3

Claude Lemieux sees Stanley Cup potential in Avalanche, much like his title team in '95-96

Nathan MacKinnon leads a balanced scoring attack as Avalanche cruise to 6-2 win over Panthers

MacKinnon scores twice as the Avalanche beat the Rangers 3-2 in overtime

Barzal's goal, 2 assists help Islanders beat Avalanche 6-3

MacKinnon scores twice as the Avalanche beat the Canucks 3-1