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Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / September 24
Avalanche's Scott Wedgewood, Mackenzie Blackwood Receive Jennings Trophies
Per a recent post from the Colorado Avalanche, goaltenders Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood have received their William M. Jennings Trophies. Wedgewood
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / September 7
Avalanche Have a Goaltending Decision They Didn't Expect to Make
For several years, it seemed like the Colorado Avalanche couldn’t figure out the answer for the goal. Now, they might have more answers than they know what to do with.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / August 18
Avalanche’s Blackwood Facing Pivotal Season
The Colorado Avalanche are still among the favorites to capture the Stanley Cup even if their contention window is slowly closing. They have arguably the most talented core in the league and want to win now.
The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz
How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / Field Level Media / May 27
Golden Knights head to Stanley Cup Final after completing sweep of Avalanche
Mark Stone and Cole Smith scored goals and Carter Hart made 20 saves as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 to compete a four-game sweep of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday in Las Vegas.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 27
NHL winners, losers from Tuesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Golden Knights sweep Avs, reach Stanley Cup Final
The best team doesn't always win the championship.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / May 26
Avalanche’s MacKinnon to play in Game 4; Blackwood to start
Some things are changing for the Colorado Avalanche for Game 4, and some things are staying the same. Luckily for Colorado, one of those changes is not the loss of Nathan MacKinnon.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / May 26
Should the Avalanche pivot to Mackenzie Blackwood?
The Colorado Avalanche do not find themselves in an enviable position. After having already lost their first two games of their Western Conference Final series against the Vegas Golden Knights on home ice, they came out of the gates flying in Game 3, taking an early 3-0 lead, only to blow it and find themselves losing 5-3.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / May 21
Should the Avalanche consider Mackenzie Blackwood for Game 2?
After a rough defeat in the opening game of the Western Conference Final, the Colorado Avalanche are wondering what they need to do to get back in the series against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / May 12
Has Mackenzie Blackwood regained the Avalanche starting gig?
The Colorado Avalanche dealt a huge blow to the Minnesota Wild in their second round series on Monday night, taking a 5-2 victory on the road in Game 4 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / May 11
Avalanche’s MacKenzie Blackwood to start Game 4 against Wild
A big change in the lineup for the Presidents’ Trophy winners. It was announced that Colorado Avalanche goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood would be getting the start for Game 4 of the Central Division Final against the Minnesota Wild on Monday night.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 10
Avalanche HC Jared Bednar admits Scott Wedgewood's struggles give him 'decision to make' in series against Wild
Colorado pulled Wedgewood for Mackenzie Blackwood in the second period of its 5-1 loss in Game 3 on Saturday night.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19
Scott Wedgewood should be Avalanche's primary postseason goalie after Game 1 win over Kings in Stanley Cup playoffs
It would make no sense for the Colorado Avalanche to take Wedgewood out of the net after his sharp performance against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 2
Mackenzie Blackwood looks like Avalanche's weak link in dud vs. Canucks
The Colorado Avalanche have a goaltending problem.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 20
Avalanche become first NHL team to clinch playoff spot with win over Blackhawks
The Colorado Avalanche have been the NHL's best team from the very beginning of the 2025-26 season, and now they are officially the first team to clinch a playoff spot.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / October 18
Better goaltending and familiarity have fueled the Avalanche's hot start
Through five games, the Colorado Avalanche look like they just might be the class of the Western Conference.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 13
Avalanche's recent move could be good sign for return of goaltender
The Colorado Avalanche should be getting a big reinforcement between the pipes in a few days.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 23, 2025
Avalanche HC Jared Bednar provides notable injury update on goalie Mackenzie Blackwood
Blackwood is firmly entrenched as the Avalanche starter.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 13, 2025
Two key Avalanche players dealing with injuries
The Colorado Avalanche knew that they wouldn’t have their full roster available to start the season.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / January 10, 2025
10 Observations: Capping off a Successful First Month With Mackenzie Blackwood
Mackenzie Blackwood only let in one goal on the one-month anniversary of the day he was traded to the Avalanche. And the team playing in front of him — the one that feels confident with the new goalie manning the crease — scored six times against a divisional rival sitting ahead of them in the Central.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / January 7, 2025
10 Observations: Blackwood Still Can’t Believe He Plays for the Avalanche
DENVER — Mackenzie Blackwood kept referring to his teammates as “they.” We often see goalies talk about skaters as if they’re not included in the mix, but it almost feels like Blackwood is still marveling at the team he plays for.
Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / December 28, 2024
Avalanche may have handed out NHL's next regrettable goalie contract
It was only two weeks ago that the Colorado Avalanche made a trade with the San Jose Sharks to acquire goalie Mackenzie Blackwood to help overhaul their goalie situation.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / December 27, 2024
Colorado Avalanche Sign Mackenzie Blackwood to 5-Year Extension
On Dec. 27, the Colorado Avalanche announced their extension of recently acquired goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood. The 28-year-old received a five-year deal worth $5.25 million per season.
San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / December 10, 2024
Behind the Scenes of How Sharks Found Out About Blackwood Trade: ‘We all love him in here’
RALEIGH, N.C. — “It was a somber afternoon.” Nico Sturm shared how the San Jose Sharks found out about the Mackenzie Blackwood trade to the Colorado Avalanche.
San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / November 21, 2024
Blackwood Making Strong Analytical Case To Be Named to Team Canada
Once, a young Mackenzie Blackwood was projected to be Team Canada’s starting goaltender of the future. Now, after a few years of adversity, that’s a possibility again for the San Jose Sharks’ standout.
San Jose Sharks News / NHL Trade Talk / November 10, 2024
Mackenzie Blackwood with Historic 44-Save Shutout vs. Former Team
In a memorable and almost karmic performance, Mackenzie Blackwood delivered a 44-save shutout to lead the San Jose Sharks to a 1-0 victory over his former team, the New Jersey Devils.
San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / September 22, 2024
Blackwood Talks Askarov Trade, Vanecek on Coming Back From Groin Surgery
Mackenzie Blackwood likes to have his own net. Doesn’t every goalie? But, with the San Jose Sharks adding top prospect Yaroslav Askarov this off-season, there will be competition throughout the season for the two nets at practice and for playing time.
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