Tag: Blackwood
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Avalanche could be making move to goalie Mackenzie Blackwood in Game 4
ST. PAUL, Minn. — For the first time this postseason, the Avalanche look like they will have a different starting goaltender. Mackenzie Blackwood, who relieved Scott Wedgewood in the second period of Game 3, was in Colorado’s so-called starters net at morning skate on Monday, typically a sign he will get the call in Game…
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Changes on the table as Avalanche look to bounce back in Game 4
ST. PAUL, Minn. — After their first loss of the postseason, the Colorado Avalanche aren’t panicking. They may, however, look a little different in Game 4. While coach Jared Bednar and most of the players took the day off on Sunday, Josh Manson, Joel Kiviranta and the group that didn’t play in Game 3 took…
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Avalanche drop Game 3 in Minnesota as Wild show ‘more determination’
ST. PAUL, Minn. — It’s a series now. The Minnesota Wild came out and were clearly the better team in Game 3, taking it to the Colorado Avalanche from the drop of the puck on their way to a 5-1 victory at Grand Casino Arena. Minnesota got out to a 3-0 lead less than 25…
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Wild 5, Avalanche 1 | Three takeaways from Colorado’s first loss in Stanley Cup playoffs
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Avalanche suffered defeat for the first time this postseason. Here are three takeaways from Colorado’s 5-1 loss in Game 3 at Grand Casino Arena on Saturday: 1. The Minnesota Wild’s game was reminiscent of the Los Angeles Kings’ Game 3 against the Avalanche. They came out hitting everything that moved.…
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Brock Nelson, second line for Avalanche tasked with shutting down Kings’ top players
A young Brock Nelson was a “big fan” of Anze Kopitar and the way he plays. He no doubt admires the Kings captain. Most of the time. “Not too much of a fan right now,” Nelson joked after Avalanche practice on Monday. Nelson and his line, which includes Valeri Nichushkin and Parker Kelly, look like…
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Avalanche to start Scott Wedgewood against Kings in Game 1
Scott Wedgewood has earned his first career playoff start. Avalanche coach Jared Bednar was cagey on Saturday afternoon, but he spilled the beans just ahead of the puck dropping between the Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings. It will be Wedgewood, not Mackenzie Blackwood, starting in net for the Avalanche in Game 1 on Sunday.…
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Avalanche trying to buck Stanley Cup trend with ‘unconventional’ goaltending rotation | 2026 Avalanche Playoffs Preview
Scott Wedgewood or Mackenzie Blackwood? Why not both? Jared Bednar is leaning toward doing exactly that. Whether that’s the correct call may have a significant impact on the Stanley Cup hopes of the Colorado Avalanche. It’s been a healthy rotation between Blackwood and Wedgewood in the Colorado net this season. Combined, the two won the William Jennings Trophy…
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3 keys to Colorado’s first-round series against Kings | 2026 Avalanche Playoff Preview
The Avalanche went wire-to-wire as the best team in the NHL. Naturally, they’re considered heavy favorites against the Los Angeles Kings, the team with the lowest point total to qualify for the postseason. You can’t take any team for granted when the playoffs roll around, though. Here are three key factors that could decide the…
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Avalanche edge Oilers in shootout as Brock Nelson hits 1,000th NHL game | 5 takeaways
The games don’t mean anything anymore, but the wins are still impressive. Colorado had nothing to play for while Edmonton still has plenty to play for, but it didn’t matter. The Avalanche scored three times in the shootout to take down the Oilers by a score of 2-1. Here are five takeaways from the win.…
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What potential concerns do the Avalanche face heading into the playoffs? | NHL Insider
Top spot in the West? Secured. Presidents’ Trophy? Done. So that means everything is sunshine, lollipops and rainbows, right? For the most part, yes. There are still some lingering concerns. The Colorado Avalanche are and have been the best team in the NHL from the start of the regular season right until the end. They’ve…