1 month agoColorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (illness) is battling an illness and will not start on Friday evening when the Avalanche face the Calgary Flames. As a result, Scott Wedgewood will get the starting nod. Blackwood has performed very well over his previous five outings. During this stretch, he has held a 4-0-1 record with a 2.17 GAA with a .909 save percentage. Before this stretch, he held a similar 2.41 GAA with a .913 save percentage over his last eight contests. Fantasy managers should monitor his status but he should be in position to return to the lineup on Sunday when the Avalanche face the Dallas Stars. Wedgewood enters Friday's game with a two-game win streak. Over his last three, he has held a stellar 1.01 GAA with a .957 save percentage and should be viewed as a top play in DFS competitions.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Evan Rawal
1 month agoColorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 32 of the 33 shots he faced en route to defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday evening. The Penguins dominated the shot total but Blackwood was able to lead the way. His lone mistake came in the second frame when Pittsburgh left wing Rickard Rakell found the back of the net for his 29th goal of the season. This outing extended his winning streak to two games. Over his previous eight contests, the 28-year-old has held a 6-2 record with a stellar .929 save percentage with a 1.77 GAA. During this stretch, he posted two shutouts and only allowed three or more goals twice. Blackwood remains a must-start option in all fantasy formats given his current play. He will be a popular play in DFS on Thursday evening when the Avalanche host the San Jose Sharks.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
1 month agoColorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood earned his second-straight victory on Friday evening over the Minnesota Wild. Blackwood stopped 18 of the 20 shots he saw in this contest. The Avalanche dominated the shot total but Blackwood performed well when called on. He allowed both of his goals in the opening frame, one of which was on the power-play to Vinnie Hinostroza. Over the final two frames, he stopped 10 shots he saw. Over his last two outings, the 28-year-old has held a .930 save percentage with a 1.50 GAA. Throughout February, Blackwood has held a strong 6-2 record with a .929 save percentage and a 1.77 GAA. During this stretch, he has posted two shutouts. He will look to stay hot on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
2 months agoColorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood will be in the net for Wednesday's matchup against the New Jersey Devils. He will make his 23rd start with the Avalanche, entering the action with a 14-7-2 record. Ahead of the clash against his former team, Blackwood has posted a 2.31 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage with the Avalanche. Blackwood has demonstrated fine form but has allowed seven goals across his last two appearances and faces a talented offense on Wednesday, as the Devils have averaged 3.07 goals per game this campaign.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Evan Rawal
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