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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 / Daily Faceoff / April 21
The Sheet Blog: NHL coaching’s near-impossible feat
As the coaching carousel got wound up this weekend with the firings of Peter Laviolette in New York along with Anaheim Ducks bench boss Greg Cronin, I
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 20
Takeaways from Day 1 of NHL playoffs: Winnipeg, Colorado send messages
The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs opened on Saturday with two Western Conference games. The Winnipeg Jets took Game 1 of their series over the St. Louis Blues with a 5-3 come-from-behind win, while the Colorado Avalanche picked up a 5-1 win over the Dallas Stars. Here are some takeaways from the day's action.
Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals
Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.
NHL News / Oilersnation / April 16
Playoff Preview: Avalanche and Stars are two contenders set to duke it out in first round
The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs are going to be exciting. There’ll be a ton of great matchups. The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings meet for the fourth postseason in a row.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 7
Avalanche reunite with defenseman from championship team in trade with Flyers
The Avalanche are bringing 2022 Stanley Cup champion Erik Johnson back to Denver.
NHL News / New Jersey Hockey Now / February 27
Outclassed by Avalanche, Blackwood Haunts Devils, Again; Allen Storms Off in 5-1 Loss
No one loves playing the New Jersey Devils more than Mackenzie Blackwood. In their last meeting with Blackwood, the ex-Devils goaltender was still a member of the San Jose Sharks.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 27
Blackwood Stifles Devils (Again) in Avs’ 5-1 Win
Wednesday night, the New Jersey Devils traveled to Colorado to face the Avalanche for the first time this season. Just as he did earlier in the season with the San Jose Sharks, Mackenzie Blackwood dominated the Devils in a 5-1 victory.
NHL News / Canucksarmy / February 20
Kevin Lankinen rejected Canucks latest contract extension offer
The Canucks will need a strong end-of-the-season from Lankinen as the team pushes for the playoffs down the stretch.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / February 14
Should Mackenzie Blackwood Have Played in 4 Nations Face-Off?
Team USA is favored by many experts in the 4 Nations Face-Off because of its strong goaltending. When you look at the four teams’ netminders, Connor Hellebuyck is the top dog.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / February 2
Good & Bad: Back-to-Back Shutouts for Blackwood, Avalanche Defeat Lifeless Flyers
DENVER — Shutouts aren’t supposed to be easy in the NHL. That’s why they’re often celebrated as the best performance of any particular game. But Mackenzie Blackwood is making it easy to shutout teams, and the Philadelphia Flyers are making it easy to get shutout.
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.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 13
NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup: Red Wings Hot, Sens & Blackwood
Welcome to today’s NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup (January 13). Each morning, we will bring you three key NHL stories. Here, you can stay updated on the latest team wins and losses, trade talk, and player news from around the NHL.
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.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27
Avalanche Sign Mackenzie Blackwood to 5-Yr Contract Extension
The Colorado Avalanche signed recently acquired goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood to a five-year contract extension on Friday. After landing Blackwood in a trade from the San Jose Sharks on December 9, 2024, the Avs felt no need to waste time and get the netminder inked for the long term.
San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / December 10
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.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 9
MacKenzie Blackwood Being Traded to Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche look to finally be doing something about their abysmal goaltending statistics this season. Elliotte Friedman reports that the Avalanche are trading for netminder MacKenzie Blackwood.
San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / November 21
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
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
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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