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Completes weekend sweep Blackwood stopped 36 of 38 shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Kraken.

Impact Blackwood snapped his three-game losing streak and helped the Sharks complete a home-and-home sweep of the Kraken with this strong outing. The 27-year-old has resumed alternating starts lately, and that means both Blackwood and Vitek Vanecek can be penciled in for decent shares of playing time. Blackwood is now 5-8-3 with a 3.06 GAA and a .906 save percentage through 16 outings (15 starts) this season. The Sharks' road trip has them heading east for a challenging week, with their next game against the Capitals on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Seattle Blackwood will defend the road net versus the Kraken on Saturday, according to Max Miller of NHL.com.

Impact Blackwood has surrendered 10 goals on 70 shots over his last three outings. He has a 4-8-3 record with one shutout, a 3.14 GAA and a .900 save percentage through 15 games this season. Seattle ranks 20th in the league with 2.83 goals per game in 2024-25 and lost 8-5 to San Jose on Friday.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Awful in loss Blackwood allowed four goals on 11 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Senators.

Impact Aside from when he was pulled for an extra attacker, Blackwood played the whole game. He wasted a strong defensive effort from the Sharks -- the 11 shots against made this easily the lightest workload he's faced all season. Blackwood dropped to 4-8-3 with a 3.14 GAA and a .900 save percentage through 15 appearances. He's been the Sharks' top option in goal so far, but his overall numbers limit his fantasy value to formats where playing time matters more than results. Blackwood and Vitek Vanecek are likely to split the upcoming home-and-home set versus the Kraken, which begins in San Jose on Friday before wrapping up in Seattle on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

OTT@SJS: Gaudette scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood | Ottawa Senators OTT@SJS: Gaudette scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • NHL.COM

OTT@SJS: Kleven scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood | Ottawa Senators OTT@SJS: Kleven scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • NHL.COM

OTT@SJS: Norris scores PPG against Mackenzie Blackwood | Ottawa Senators OTT@SJS: Norris scores PPG against Mackenzie Blackwood

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • NHL.COM

First off Wednesday Blackwood is expected to start at home against Ottawa on Wednesday, per Max Miller of NHL.com.

Impact Blackwood has a 4-7-3 record, 3.07 GAA and .907 save percentage in 14 appearances in 2024-25. He's allowed at least three goals in each of his last three starts. Ottawa ranks 15th offensively with 3.14 goals per game.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Backing up Monday Contrary to a prior report, Blackwood will not start in goal versus the Kings on Monday. Yaroslav Askarov will start between the pipes, according to Max Miller of NHL.com.

Impact Blackwood will be the backup to Askarov on home ice Monday. The 27-year-old Blackwood has put up a 4-7-3 record, .907 save percentage and 3.07 GAA through 14 appearances.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In line to start Monday Blackwood was the first goalie off during Monday's morning skate, Max Miller of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll draw the start at home against the Kings.

Impact Blackwood has appeared in five of the Sharks' last six games, posting a 1-3-1 record, 3.00 GAA and .900 save percentage. He should draw a second consecutive start Monday and will likely have less competition for playing time moving forward, as Yaroslav Askarov will likely be sent down by San Jose.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Loses to Sabres Blackwood stopped 27 of 30 shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Sabres. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Blackwood was decent, but he allowed two goals in the third period to squander a 2-1 lead. The 27-year-old netminder lost back-to-back starts in regulation for the first time since late October, which is a testament to just how good he's been for a last-place team. Overall, Blackwood is at a 4-7-3 record with a 3.07 GAA and a .907 save percentage through 14 appearances. The Sharks' homestand continues Monday versus the Kings.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in goal Saturday Blackwood will start Saturday at home against the Sabres, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Blackwood has dropped three of his last four outings, despite posting a respectable .900 save percentage with a 2.98 GAA in that span. Overall, Blackwood is 4-6-3 with a .907 save percentage and 3.07 GAA this season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Allows five goals Wednesday Blackwood stopped 26 of 29 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Stars. The finaltwo goals were empty-netters in the final minutes of the third period.

Impact Blackwood had a decent outing all things considered, as the game was close until the final two minutes where the Stars scored two empty-netters. Blackwood has made four starts in a row for the Sharks, posting a 1-2-1 record with a 2.98 GAA and a .900 save percentage in that span. It wouldn't be surprising if Blackwood gets some rest in the coming games given his recent workload.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding road goal Wednesday Blackwood is expected to start on the road against Dallas on Wednesday, according to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Blackwood has a 4-5-3 record, 3.07 GAA and .908 save percentage in 12 appearances this season. He stopped just 16 of 20 shots in his last start Monday, but he got plenty of offensive support, resulting in a 5-4 overtime victory over Detroit. Dallas has an 11-6-0 record and ranks 12th in scoring with 3.29 goals per game.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns OT win Monday Blackwood stopped 16 of 20 shots in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Red Wings.

Impact This was far from Blackwood's best performance, but it was enough to give him his first win since Nov. 10, when he recorded a 44-save shutout against the Devils. On the season, Blackwood has gone 4-5-3 across 12 appearances, posting a 3.07 GAA and a .908 save percentage.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DET@SJS: DeBrincat scores PPG against Mackenzie Blackwood | Detroit Red Wings DET@SJS: DeBrincat scores PPG against Mackenzie Blackwood

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • NHL.COM

DET@SJS: Rasmussen scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood | Detroit Red Wings DET@SJS: Rasmussen scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood

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DET@SJS: Kasper scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood | Detroit Red Wings DET@SJS: Kasper scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • NHL.COM

DET@SJS: Larkin scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood | Detroit Red Wings DET@SJS: Larkin scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • NHL.COM

Leaves ice first Blackwood was the first goalie off the ice Monday, Max Miller of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll patrol the home crease versus Detroit.

Impact Blackwood has been seeing the majority of the workload ahead of Vitek Vanecek (undisclosed) but could be in danger of losing starts to Yaroslav Askarov, who was called up from AHL San Jose in light of Vanecek's injury. For his part, the 27-year-old Blackwood is struggling for wins, posting a 3-5-3 record to go with a 2.98 GAA and one shutout in 11 outings.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Needed in relief Saturday Blackwood stopped 25 of 26 shots in regulation and overtime after replacing Vitek Vanecek (undisclosed) to begin the second period of Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Penguins.

Impact He was only able to stop two of Pittsburgh's five shootout attempts, sticking Blackwood with the OTL. The 27-year-old hasn't given up more than three goals in any of his last five appearances, going 2-2-1 over that stretch with a 1.92 GAA and .944 save percentage, but if Vanecek's injury proves to be serious, it may not result in a big increase in Blackwood's workload as he would likely then be sharing the San Jose crease with top prospect Yaroslav Askarov.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck with loss on Broadway Blackwood turned aside 32 shots in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Rangers.

Impact The 27-year-old netminder kept his team in the game with some big saves, but the Sharks' offense came up short. Blackwood has given up three goals or less in six of his last seven starts, posting an impressive 2.48 GAA and .925 save percentage over that stretch, but he has just a 3-4-0 record to show for it.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Thursday Blackwood was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate and is slated to get the road start versus the Rangers on Thursday, per Max Miller of NHL.com.

Impact Blackwood was spectacular in his last start, turning aside all 44 shots in a 1-0 victory over New Jersey. The win gave Blackwood a 3-4-2 record with a 3.10 GAA and a .910 save percentage this season. He will have a tough matchup as the Rangers average 3.71 goals this season, fifth in the NHL.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shuts out former team Blackwood posted a 44-save shutout in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Devils.

Impact This was Blackwood's first start back in New Jersey since he was traded to San Jose prior to last season. He's yet to give up a goal to his former club -- he exited a start versus the Devils in February due to injury, stopping 13 shots before he was forced from that game. Blackwood is now 3-4-2 this season with a 3.10 GAA and a .910 save percentage. His shutout Sunday was the 11th of his career and first in 20224-25. Vitek Vanecek will likely get the nod for Monday's game versus the Flyers.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mackenzie Blackwood gets best of former team as Sharks blank Devils Mackenzie Blackwood made 44 saves against his former team on Sunday night as the San Jose Sharks hung on for a 1-0 victory over the New Jers...

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sturm scores lone goal, Blackwood stops 44 shots and Devils edge Sharks 1-0

Nico Sturm scored late in the first period and Mackenzie Blackwood made 44 saves as the San Jose Sharks beat the New Jersey Devils 1-0

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • Associated Press

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Sturm scores lone goal, Blackwood stops 44 shots and Devils edge Sharks 1-0