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Exits ice first Blackwood was the first goalie to leave the ice Thursday, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports, indicating he'll be in goal at home versus Edmonton.

Impact Blackwood will be making his fifth straight appearance between the pipes for the Sharks, having gone 1-2-0 with a 4.33 GAA in his last four outings. Collectively, Blackwood and Kaapo Kahkonen have managed just one win this season, so fantasy players probably will want to pursue alternative netminding options.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steps up to earn first win Blackwood stopped 38 of 39 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Flyers.

Impact Blackwood was able to get the Sharks their first win of the season, though he needed an elite performance to do so. He limited the damage to a Joel Farabee goal late in the second period, which Blackwood nearly kept out. The 26-year-old goalie is now at a 1-6-1 record with a 4.27 GAA and an .892 save percentage through nine games. Despite those terrible numbers, he's still the Sharks' best option between the pipes. They're back in action Thursday at home versus the struggling Oilers.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blackwood shines, Eklund yells and the San Jose Sharks' nightmare ends Thanks to an often spectacular performance from goalie Mackenzie Blackwood and goals from Anthony Duclair and William Eklund, the Sharks bea...

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Tending twine Tuesday Blackwood will patrol the home crease Tuesday against Philadelphia, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact In eight games, Blackwood has allowed 31 goals on 257 shots for a record of 0-6-1 to begin the 2023-24 season. The Flyers rank 19th in the league this campaign with 3.08 goals per game.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chased from blowout loss Blackwood stopped 12 of 18 shots in Saturday's 10-2 loss to the Penguins.

Impact Blackwood made his last appearance in relief in a 10-1 loss to the Canucks on Thursday. He gave up four goals in that game and six in Saturday's outing while essentially playing about one full contest. The 26-year-old is getting no help from his defense en route to an 0-6-1 record, a 4.77 GAA and an .879 save percentage through eight appearances. With Kaapo Kahkonen (upper body) hurt, Blackwood figures to see the bulk of the playing time going forward, though it would take a desperate fantasy manager to turn to any part of the Sharks' roster for help.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Saturday's start Blackwood will defend the visiting net in Pittsburgh on Saturday, according to Max Miller of The Hockey News,

Impact It has been an ugly start to the season for the Sharks, who are 0-9-1 with only 10 goals scored in 10 games. Their ability to stop the puck is also lacking as they have given up 45 goals, the worst in the NHL. Blackwood is 0-5-1 with a 4.17 GAA and .895 save percentage. He will face the Penguins, who have managed to score 26 goals in nine games. Magnis Chrona will be the backup as Kaapo Kahkonen will miss the game with an upper-body injury.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yields four goals in relief outing Blackwood surrendered four goals on 14 shots in relief of Kaapo Kahkonen in Thursday's 10-1 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Kahkonen was run over in his crease on the Canucks' sixth goal, though he was able to remain on the bench after an examination. Blackwood didn't fare much better than his teammate, but Vancouver's offense toned it down after establishing a 6-0 lead. Blackwood is responsible for the Sharks' lone standings point, but he's gone 0-5-1 with a 4.17 GAA and an .895 save percentage through seven appearances. The Sharks host the Penguins on Saturday in one of the more favorable matchups they can get amid a terrible start to 2023-24.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late fade against Caps Blackwood stopped 39 of 41 shots in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Washington's final goal was scored into an empty net. Blackwood blanked the Caps through two periods, but Dylan Strome beat the netminder through a screen a little over two minutes into the third, before Tom Wilson got credit for a goal that bounced in off a San Jose defender late in the frame. Blackwood is still looking for his first win of the season, going 0-5-1 in six outings, but his 3.83 GAA and .907 save percentage aren't terrible considering the quality of the roster in front of him.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Capitals Blackwood will guard the road goal Sunday against Washington, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Blackwood has posted a mark of 0-4-1 with a 4.23 GAA and an .897 save percentage through five games this season. He has surrendered five or more goals in three of his past four outings. Washington has registered a mere 14 goals through seven games this campaign.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled in second period Blackwood made 16 saves on 21 shots before he was pulled at 7:29 of the second period of Thursday's 6-0 loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact The Sharks were toothless in their own zone and Blackwood was alone on an island for the time he spent in net. He remains without a win this season, although there have been a few bright spots against Colorado and Florida (three goals against). But in his other three games, Blackwood has allowed 16 goals. Keep him benched. Teal is a tough colour to add to your fantasy roster this year.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting first of back-to-back Blackwood will take the first game of the Sharks' back-to-back, starting Thursday's road clash with the Lightning, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Blackwood is still searching for his first win of the season, having posted a 0-3-1 record through his opening four starts. The netminder currently sits fourth in the NHL in shots faced and figures to continue seeing plenty of rubber moving forward. While Blackwood starts Thursday, Kaapo Kahkonen is slated to get the nod against Carolina on the road Friday.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coughs up two in loss Blackwood stopped 32 of 34 shots in the Sharks' 3-1 loss to the Panthers on Tuesday.

Impact While Blackwood put up a strong effort by allowing only two goals to the Panthers in the second period, he would end up being outdueled by Anthony Stolarz and taking the loss in the contest. This drops his record to 0-3-1 in his first season with the Sharks. Blackwood should continue to split the net with Kaapo Kahkonen moving forward.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Tuesday Blackwood is expected to guard the road crease Tuesday versus Florida, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Blackwood stopped an incredible 51 of 52 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss to Colorado on Oct. 14, but he's struggled since, allowing 11 goals on 76 shots (.855 save percentage) over his last two outings. The Panthers have a potent offense, but they haven't lived up to expectations so far with an average of 2.80 goals per game, so perhaps this will be an opportunity for Blackwood to bounce back.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows five goals vs. Nashville Blackwood turned aside 29 of 34 shots in a 5-1 loss to Nashville on Saturday.

Impact The Sharks haven't made life easy for Blackwood, forcing him to face a staggering 128 shots while providing just five goals of offensive support over the 26-year-old's first three starts of the campaign. Under those circumstances, it's not surprising that he's 0-2-1 to open the campaign. Even still, Blackwood could have done more to help his own cause versus the Predators. He surrendered at least a goal in every period, including two markers in each of the second and third frames. Blackwood has a 3.89 GAA and .906 save percentage in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First off ice Saturday Per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now, Blackwood was the first netminder off the ice at practice Saturday, an indication that he will be between the visiting pipes versus Nashville...

Impact Blackwood is 0-1-1 this season, having allowed seven goals on 94 shots. He was sensational in a 2-1 shootout loss to Colorado a week ago, but he stumbled Tuesday, giving up six goals on 42 shots in a loss to Carolina. Blackwood will face the Predators, who have scored 13 times in five contests this season.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fades in third period Blackwood stopped 36 of 42 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Blackwood was on his way to another impressive performance after two periods. The Hurricanes then turned up the heat with four goals in a span of 6:01 during the third to flip the script. Blackwood has already faced 93 shots through two starts, going 0-1-1 with seven goals allowed. He's still been slightly more encouraging than Kaapo Kahkonen, though both goalies will likely get a chance to audition for the No. 1 role. The Sharks conclude their four-game homestand Thursday against the Bruins.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Hurricanes Blackwood will guard the home goal during Tuesday's clash with Carolina, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Blackwood was outstanding in his season debut Saturday versus the Avalanche, turning aside a whopping 51 of 52 shots, but he still came away with a loss in the shootout due to insufficient goal support from his teammates. He'll try to secure his first win of the campaign in a home matchup with a Hurricanes squad that's racked up 14 goals through the first three games of the season.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 16, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Unlucky in shootout loss Blackwood stopped 51 of 52 shots in Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Blackwood came within 1:26 of a shutout in his Sharks debut, but Cale Makar ended that bid. Mikko Rantanen also had the lone shootout tally to hand Blackwood the loss. It was a strong showing nonetheless, as the 26-year-old goalie shined against a tough opponent. Considering a rather pedestrian effort from Kaapo Kahkonen versus the Golden Knights on Thursday, Blackwood may earn himself more playing time if he can continue to keep the Sharks competitive. The team hasn't named a starter for Tuesday's game versus the Hurricanes yet.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche beat Sharks 2-1 in shootout to spoil 51-save performance by Mackenzie Blackwood

Cale Makar scored a late game-tying goal, and the Colorado Avalanche beat San Jose 2-1 in a shootout on the road on Saturday night to spoil a 51-save performance by Sharks goaltend...

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Set to start Saturday Blackwood is expected to guard the home crease against Colorado on Saturday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Blackwood posted a 10-6-2 record, 3.20 GAA and .893 save percentage in 22 contests with New Jersey last year. He has stopped 48 of 52 shots in two career contests versus the Avalanche.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks Sign Mackenzie Blackwood to Two-Year Deal San Jose Sharks have signed goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood to a two-year contract worth an average annual value of $2.35 million.

JULY 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Agrees to two-year deal Blackwood signed a two-year, $4.7 million contract with San Jose on Saturday, PuckPedia reports.

Impact The Sharks acquired Blackwood from New Jersey on Tuesday in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, which became Cole Brown. The 26-year-old Blackwood posted a 10-6-2 record with a 3.20 GAA and an .893 save percentage in 22 appearances with New Jersey last season. As a member of the Sharks, he will compete for playing time in 2023-24 with Kaapo Kahkonen.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could avoid free agency Blackwood will become an unrestricted free agent after not being qualified by the Sharks, but the two sides are working on an extension, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact The Sharks are hoping to keep Blackwood on a longer deal before free agency opens up Saturday. His signing rights were acquired from the Devils on Tuesday in exchange for a late-round pick. He'll likely enter training camp as the No. 1 netminder in San Jose if a contract gets signed.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks Acquire Mackenzie Blackwood from Devils The San Jose Sharks got goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood in a trade with the New Jersey Devils. New Jersey gets a 2023 sixth-round pick.

JUNE 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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Avalanche beat Sharks 2-1 in shootout to spoil 51-save performance by Mackenzie Blackwood