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Kurashev scores 1:48 into OT, Sharks beat Avalanche 3-2

Philipp Kurashev scored his second goal of the day 1:48 into overtime, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

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

NOVEMBER 1 • NHL.COM

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

NOVEMBER 1 • NHL.COM

Avs' Mackenzie Blackwood expected to make season debut vs. Sharks Mackenzie Blackwood likely will make his season debut for the Avalanche on Saturday when Colorado visits his former team, the San Jose Shark...

NOVEMBER 1 • THESTATE.COM

Expected starter for Saturday Blackwood is slated to start in San Jose on Saturday, per Conor McGahey of Altitude TV on Friday.

Impact Scott Wedgewood is expected to start in Vegas on Friday, so it makes sense for Blackwood to handle the second half of the back-to-back. The 28-year-old Blackwood hasn't played between the pipes for Colorado yet this season because of a lower-body injury, but he served as the backup goaltender for Tuesday's 8-4 win over New Jersey and is set to be the understudy again Friday. Blackwood had a 28-21-6 record, 2.55 GAA and .912 save percentage in 56 regular-season appearances between San Jose and Colorado last year. He did well when facing his former team in 2024-25, posting a 2-0-0 record, 2.51 GAA and .926 save percentage in his two starts against the Sharks.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Tuesday Blackwood (lower body) will be the backup behind Scott Wedgewood in Tuesday's home game against New Jersey, Bailey Curtis of DNVR Sports reports.

Impact Following a 10-game absence to begin the season, Blackwood will return to the lineup and should be back between the pipes soon. He was excellent for the Avalanche last year and could wrestle the No. 1 job away from Wedgewood after getting back into a rhythm.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Hughes scores in OT and Devils extend win streak to 8 with 4-3 victory over Avalanche

Jack Hughes scored at 1:53 of overtime and Jake Allen made 21 saves and the New Jersey Devils slipped past the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 for their eighth straight win

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Morgan Geekie's hustle goal helps Bruins beat Avalanche 3-2 to halt 6-game skid

Morgan Geekie hustled to a loose puck behind the net, collected it and slipped it inside the left post with 4.5 seconds left in the second period and the Boston Bruins snapped thei...

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Won't travel for Tuesday's game Blackwood (lower body) won't travel with the Avalanche ahead of Tuesday's game in Utah but is getting closer to returning, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports Monday.

Impact Blackwood has missed the start of the regular season due to a lower-body injury, but he recently completed a conditioning loan at AHL Colorado. He'll miss at least one more game due to the issue, and although he's considered close to returning, it's not yet clear when he'll be officially available to make his season debut.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche off to a strong start behind deep lineup and stellar goaltending from Scott Wedgewood

Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche are off to a strong start, earning at least a point in all six games

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

Conditioning loan over Blackwood's conditioning loan at AHL Colorado ended Friday.

Impact It appears the Avalanche opted to have Blackwood practice in the minors, but they'll keep him out of game action for now. A timeline for his return to action has yet to be revealed.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Devils Goalie Takes Next Step With Injury Recovery Former New Jersey Devils goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood has been sidelined for the Colorado Avalanche during the start of the 2025-26 season...

OCTOBER 14 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Sent to AHL for conditioning Blackwood was assigned to AHL Colorado on Monday for a conditioning loan.

Impact Blackwood could be in the minors for 14 consecutive days to get back up to game speed. He will miss his fourth straight game against Buffalo on Monday, but he is progressing toward a return to the lineup. Scott Wedgewood has been occupying the No. 1 role for the Avalanche during Blackwood's absence.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain for road trip Blackwood (lower body) practiced Friday, but his status for the Avalanche's two-game road trip next week is yet to be determined, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact This is a backdoor way of saying Blackwood won't be ready to suit up Saturday versus the Stars. He could also miss games Monday in Buffalo and Thursday in Columbus, but that has not been decided. Head coach Jared Bednar also indicated a conditioning stint could be possible to help Blackwood get up to speed. At this point, expect Scott Wedgewood to continue seeing significant playing time until Blackwood is cleared to return.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Thursday Blackwood (lower body) isn't available for Thursday's home game against Utah.

Impact Blackwood also missed Colorado's season opener Tuesday due to the injury. His next opportunity to play is Saturday versus Dallas. Blackwood is expected to reclaim his role as Colorado's No. 1 netminder once he's healthy, but in the meantime, the Avalanche are likely to lean on Scott Wedgewood.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Not traveling Tuesday Blackwood (lower body) will not make the trip for Tuesday's season opener against the Kings, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Blackwood was expected to enter the season as the No. 1 option for the Avs, but instead, he will have to watch Scott Wedgewood take the Opening Night start. In his 56 regular-season games for the Sharks and Avs last year, the 28-year-old Blackwood went 28-21-6 with a .912 save percentage and 2.55 GAA. Once given the all-clear, Blackwood figures to see the bulk of the goalie starts this season.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

NHL's Central Division remains a gauntlet through the season and playoffs

Mikko Rantanen has become a key player for the Dallas Stars after being traded from Colorado to Carolina and then to Dallas

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Ex-Devils Goalie Could Miss Start Of Season While speaking to reporters, including the Denver Gazette's Evan Rawal, Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar shared that former New Je...

SEPTEMBER 25 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Progressing, may miss opener Blackwood (lower body) is progressing, but he could be unavailable for Opening Night on Oct. 7 against the Kings, per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette on Tuesday.

Impact Blackwood has been skating and faced shots during Tuesday's on-ice session. However, he remains week-to-week due to a lower-body injury. If Blackwood isn't ready for the start of the 2025-26 campaign, Scott Wedgewood and Trent Miner could be Colorado's top two netminders.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche enter training camp with renewed focus, health and very little drama

The Colorado Avalanche enter training camp with minimal drama

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Considered week-to-week Head coach Jared Bednar said Wednesday that Blackwood (lower body) is considered week-to-week, Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sports reports.

Impact Although Blackwood's injury is considered to be more serious than a day-to-day concern, Bednar indicated that he expects the netminder to be healthy near the beginning of the regular season. It seems likely that Blackwood will be forced to miss some time during the preseason, which should allow Scott Wedgewood to see additional time in the crease.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Battling injury before camp Blackwood has not taken shots during the Avalanche's informal skates and appears to be bothered by a lower-body injury, Brennan Vogt of Hockey Mountain High reports Friday.

Impact The Avalanche haven't revealed any information, but an update may come next week when training camp officially opens. Blackwood being hurt would be a serious dent in the team's goaltending depth, but if it's a minor issue, he has plenty of time to be ready for the start of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche's "Lumber Yard" Set to Dominate 2025-26 One of the most significant turning points last season for the Colorado Avalanche was the acquisition of Scott Wedgewood from the Nashville...

AUGUST 26 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Sharks Have Boom-Or-Bust Potential With Current Goaltending Over the last 12 months, the San Jose Sharks’ goaltending has undergone wholesale changes. MacKenzie Blackwood is now a member of the Colora...

JULY 17 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Avalanche add former Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol as assistant to boost power play

The Colorado Avalanche added former Seattle head coach Dave Hakstol to their staff as an assistant to boost a power-play unit that struggled in the postseason

JULY 8 • Associated Press

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