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On YouTubeColorado 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.
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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.
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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.
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
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.
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.
Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / March 28
Mackenzie Blackwood, Avalanche post shutout of Kings
Martin Necas and Logan O'Connor scored 92 seconds apart in a three-goal second period and Mackenzie Blackwood turned away 22 shots as the surging Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-0 in Denver on Thursday night.
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.
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.
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.
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