Mackenzie Blackwood looks like Avalanche's weak link in dud vs. Canucks

The Avalanche (49-15-10, 108 points) have slumped over their past 10 games, going 5-4-1. However, the Canucks (22-44-8, 74 points), who have already been eliminated from the playoffs, have been even worse during this stretch, going 3-7 over their last 10 games. 

Blackwood continuing to flounder against the Canucks should spark concerns for the Avalanche. What's going to happen when he faces far better teams in the postseason?

Could Mackenzie Blackwood struggle in Stanley Cup playoffs again? 

Entering Wednesday night, Blackwood ranked 19th in the NHL in save percentage (.905) and 22nd in wins (21). Wedgewood, meanwhile, has outperformed him for most of the season. He ranked first in the league in save percentage (.917) and was tied for eighth in wins (27) before the disastrous showing against the Canucks.

More importantly, most of Blackwood's struggles are coming at the worst possible time in the season. The goalie logged an .863 save percentage in eight games in March after posting a .929 in four games in February. His save percentage against Vancouver was a lousy .684. 

Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar has had the goalies split time this season, but in the postseason, he may want to consider primarily playing Wedgewood if Blackwood can't get it together.

He struggled for the Avalanche last postseason, going 3-4 in seven starts and posting a below-average .892 save percentage in a first-round loss to the Dallas Stars. And by the look of it, he may be on the verge of another collapse that could cost the Avalanche a shot at their fourth Stanley Cup.