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2025 Goaltending

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SV%
Saves Percentage
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Regular Season 13 1 1 2.07 .924 2

Top MacKenzie Blackwood News

  • Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood: Suffers lower-body injury

    Blackwood was placed on injured reserve Friday because of a lower-body injury, per Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now.

    Blackwood will miss Colorado's three-game road trip, which features matches against Carolina, Florida and Tampa Bay on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday, respectively. He'll be re-evaluated after the trip. Blackwood has a 13-1-1 record, 2.07 GAA and .924 save percentage in 15 appearances this season. Scott Wedgewood should be expected to start in at least two of Colorado's next three games due to Blackwood's absence, and it's possible Wedgewood will be utilitized in both halves of the Avalanche's back-to-back set over the weekend. Trent Miner was recalled from AHL Colorado on Friday because of Blackwood's injury.

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  • Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood: Light workload in blowout win

    Blackwood allowed one goal on 13 shots in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Blues.

    Blackwood just missed out on making Team Canada's Olympic roster, but he was able to win over one of Canada's goalies in Jordan Binnington. Blackwood carried a shutout deep into the third period until Dalibor Dvorsky broke it up with 5:28 left. Blackwood has won seven straight outings and has given up two or fewer goals in six of those games. He's 13-1-1 with a 2.07 GAA and a .924 save percentage through 15 appearances this season.

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  • Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood: Guarding home goal

    Blackwood is set to start at home against St. Louis on Wednesday, per Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports.

    Blackwood has a 12-1-1 record, 2.15 GAA and .924 save percentage in 14 outings. He stopped 23 of 25 shots en route to a 5-2 victory over the Kings on Monday. The Blues rank 32nd in goals per game with 2.50.

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  • Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood: Cruises to win Monday

    Blackwood stopped 23 of 25 shots in Monday's 5-2 win over the Kings.

    Blackwood was beaten once in the second period and once more in the final frame, but he didn't have to worry about the support from the offense since the Avs scored five goals to cruise to victory. Blackwood extended his winning streak to six with this easy outing, and he owns a 1.99 GAA and an impressive .929 save percentage over that stretch. The Avalanche are known for their powerful offense, but Blackwood has been a key part of the team's success this season as well.

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  • Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood: Guarding home goal

    Blackwood is expected to start at home against the Kings on Monday, per Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now.

    Blackwood is 11-1-1 with a 2.16 GA and .924 save percentage in 13 appearances this season. He's on a five-game winning streak in which he's allowed 10 goals on 144 shots (.931 save percentage). The Kings rank 29th in goals per game with 2.59.

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  • Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood: Excels in net Sunday

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

    Blackwood thrived in Sunday's contest, as he allowed just one even-strength goal at 5:15 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 at least 10 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 rest Tuesday versus the Mammoth before having a solid chance to play Saturday against the Golden Knights if the Avalanche continue their goalie rotation through the holiday break.

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  • Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood: Starting against Minnesota

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

    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 personal winning streak in which he's posted a 2.22 GAA and .922 save percentage.

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  • Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood: Holds on for win

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

    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.

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  • Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood: Tending twine Tuesday

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

    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.

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  • Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood: Keeps winning Thursday

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

    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 Blackwood on Thursday, so it's not yet clear which goalie will start Saturday at home versus the Predators.

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  • Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood: Starting Thursday

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

    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, scoring 3.14 goals per game.

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  • Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood: 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.

    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.

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  • Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood: First off Tuesday

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

    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.

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  • Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood: Hangs on for win

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

    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. Wedgewood is expected to suit up Tuesday against the Predators, but the Avalanche have yet to name a starter in net for that game.

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  • Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood: Starting again Sunday

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

    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.

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  • Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood: Bounces back from loss

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

    Blackwood was solid throughout the contest. Conor Sheary went high glove from the left circle as Cale Makar tried to lift his stick from behind early in the third. Artemi Panarin tied the game with a one-timer with the goalie pulled for an extra attacker, but Blackwood didn't see it through traffic. Blackwood shook off Thursday's loss, which was his first in regulation this season. He is now 7-1-1 with a 2.23 GAA and a .920 save percentage.

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  • Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood: In goal Saturday

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

    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.

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  • Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood: Records first regulation loss

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

    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 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 in a tilt with the Rangers.

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  • Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood: Guarding crease versus Islanders

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

    Blackwood has won six straight games after losing in a shootout against the Sharks on 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, which ranks 24th in the NHL.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-4, 225 lbs
Birthplace: Thunder Bay, ON
Age: 29
Experience: 7
Shoots: Left