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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 8
3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 3-2 Win Over the Flyers
The Colorado Avalanche have been trying to get things right again after losing handily to the New York Islanders, just their second regulation loss of the season.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 7
Avalanche save crucial penalty shot, hold off Flyers
Mackenzie Blackwood made 23 saves, including one on Trevor Zegras' third-period penalty shot, and the visiting Colorado Avalanche beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Sunday.
Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / November 30
Avalanche Goalies Pushing Each Other to New Heights
The Colorado Avalanche have one of the best teams in hockey right now, and a huge reason for their success is the play coming from the crease. Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood have formed a tandem that's not just effective, it's competitive in the best possible way.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
NHL News / Field Level Media / November 27
NHL-best Avalanche and Wild put long winning streaks on the line
One thing is certain for Friday's game between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild. Somebody's winning streak will have to end.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 22
Blackwood’s 35-Save Shutout Leads Avalanche to 3-0 Victory Over Predators
The Colorado Avalanche carried a seven-game winning streak into their Saturday night (Nov. 22) matchup against the Nashville Predators. They’re also on an 11-game point streak, as they sit atop the NHL with 33 points.
Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / November 22
Mackenzie Blackwood, Avalanche blank Predators to extend win streak to 8
Mackenzie Blackwood made 35 saves to help the visiting Colorado Avalanche extend their winning streak to eight games with a 3-0 victory against the Nashville Predators on Saturday.
NHL News / Field Level Media / November 1
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 Sharks. The 28-year-old goaltender, returning from a lower-body injury, spent parts of two seasons with the Sharks before being dealt to the Avalanche on Dec.
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 / Daily Faceoff / October 13
Avalanche send Mackenzie Blackwood to AHL on conditioning loan
On Monday, the Colorado Avalanche announced that the team is sending goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood to its American Hockey League affiliate, the Colorado Eagles, on a conditioning loan.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / October 2
3 Bold Predictions for 2025-26 Colorado Avalanche Season
The 2025-26 NHL season is very nearly upon us. All 32 teams have their eyes on the prize, though only a handful are truly in contention for the Stanley Cup.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 23
Avalanche HC Jared Bednar provides notable injury update on goalie Mackenzie Blackwood
Blackwood is firmly entrenched as the Avalanche starter.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 18
NHL injury notes including Matthew Tkachuk and David Pastrnak
Puck Pedia: The Calgary Flames signed Mikael Backlund to a two-year contract extension with a $3.25 million salary cap hit. He’ll have a full no-movement clause through December 31st, 2027, and then a 10-team no-trade clause kicking in on January 1st, 2028.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / September 17
Avalanche’s Blackwood, Girard, O’Connor injured to start training camp
The Colorado Avalanche opened training camp on Wednesday, with head coach Jared Bednar confirming that the group has several injuries that will hamper preseason preparations. Bednar said that goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood will be out week-to-week, but is expected to be ready near the beginning of the year.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 13
Two key Avalanche players dealing with injuries
The Colorado Avalanche knew that they wouldn’t have their full roster available to start the season.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 3
Colorado Avalanche Season Preview: Goaltending
The Colorado Avalanche are preparing to take another run at a very tough Western Conference in hopes of capturing their fourth Stanley Cup championship.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 13
Five NHL players who may benefit from positive regression in 2025-26
Whether you like it or not, math and luck play a role in hockey.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 22
3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 4-3 Loss to the Stars
Coming off a Game 1 win over the Dallas Stars, everything was looking up for the Colorado Avalanche. Even getting just one win on the road gives the Avalanche a slight advantage in the series, but taking both games would be the ultimate coup in what many feel is the best series of the quarterfinals.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / January 17
How Mackenzie Blackwood Gave Avs a ‘Chance to Win’
Mackenzie Blackwood’s third regulation loss since joining the Avalanche was the first game he allowed more than two goals. Despite making 24 saves on 28 shots, Colorado failed to maintain a three-goal lead and lost 4-3 to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / January 10
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 / Daily Faceoff / January 7
Mackenzie Blackwood’s extension with Avalanche already looks good…or does it?
Since the Colorado Avalanche acquired Mackenzie Blackwood from the San Jose Sharks on Dec. 9, the team has been one of the hottest in the NHL, winning nine of 12 games and catapulting themselves into a playoff position in the new year.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / January 7
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 / Colorado Hockey Now / December 28
Good & Bad: Blackwood Signs Contract, Lifts Avalanche over Utah
Imagine being Mackenzie Blackwood. Less than three weeks ago, you were the starting goalie for the rebuilding San Jose Sharks making 51 saves in a losing effort against the reigning Stanley Cup champions.
Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / December 28
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
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 / 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.
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