Blackwood has not played since New Year's Eve due to a lower-body injury and is still week-to-week. Trent Miner was recalled from the Eagles (AHL) in Blackwood's absence, but Scott Wedgewood has played every game since and should continue to have a heavy workload until Blackwood returns from injury.
Blackwood was solid in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the St. Louis Blues, saving 12 of 13 (.923 SV%) and showing no signs of an injury, but surfaced on Injured Reserve on Friday. The severity of the injury is unclear, but the 29-year-old goalie has battled injuries throughout his career, so this latest development is cause for concern. The Avalanche have recalled Trent Miner from the Eagles (AHL) in a corresponding move.
Blackwood was omitted from Team Canada's Olympic roster selection earlier today and has a chance to enact some revenge on Team Canada's General Manager, Doug Armstrong, who is also the GM of the St. Louis Blues. The 29-year-old Blackwood was solid in his most recent outing, saving 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%), and has been excellent all season. He has a stellar 2.15 GAA and .924 SV% in 15 games (12-1-1). The Avalanche enter the action on Wednesday as enormous -317 home favorites against a Blues team that has lost three of their last five (2-2-1).
Colorado looks to extend their winning streak to eight games on Monday, turning to Blackwood to tend the twine against the Los Angeles Kings. The 29-year-old Blackwood was stellar in his most recent outing, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in a 5-1 win over the Minnesota Wild. He has a 2.16 GAA and .924 SV% in 14 appearances (11-1-1). The Avalanche enter the action on Monday as sizable -223 home favorites against a Kings team that erupted offensively with a 6-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday.
Colorado looks to extend their winning streak to eight games on Monday, turning to Blackwood to tend the twine against the Los Angeles Kings. The 29-year-old Blackwood was stellar in his most recent outing, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in a 5-1 win over the Minnesota Wild. He has a 2.16 GAA and .924 SV% in 14 appearances (11-1-1). The Avalanche enter the action on Monday as sizable -223 home favorites against a Kings team that erupted offensively with a 6-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday.
The league-leading Avalanche will turn to Blackwood to tend the twine on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. The 29-year-old Blackwood was solid in his most recent outing, saving 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%) in a 6-2 win over the Florida Panthers. He has a 2.19 GA and .920 SV% in 12 games this season (9-1-1). Colorado enters the action on Tuesday as enormous -292 road favorites against a Seattle team on a two-game losing skid (0-2-0).
Blackwood started three straight games while Scott Wedgewood was injured, but it appears the Avalanche will return to an even goalie rotation after Wedgewood made his return on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Blackwood returns to the crease against the Florida Panthers on Thursday, following a 23-save performance (.920 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Colorado has received exceptional goaltending regardless of who is tending the twine, and Blackwood has been no exception, posting an excellent 2.21 GAA and .920 SV% in 10 games (8-1-1). Colorado enters Thursday's contest as significant -224 home favorites against a Panthers team that played last night and is riding a three-game winning streak.
Blackwood started three straight games while Scott Wedgewood was injured, but it appears the Avalanche will return to an even goalie rotation after Wedgewood made his return on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Blackwood returns to the crease against the Florida Panthers on Thursday, following a 23-save performance (.920 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Colorado has received exceptional goaltending regardless of who is tending the twine, and Blackwood has been no exception, posting an excellent 2.21 GAA and .920 SV% in 10 games (8-1-1). Colorado enters Thursday's contest as significant -224 home favorites against a Panthers team that played last night and is riding a three-game winning streak.
Colorado has been alternating goalies in recent weeks, but with Scott Wedgewood (lower body) sidelined, Blackwood's return to the crease on Thursday was seemingly inevitable. The 28-year-old Blackwood has been outstanding lately, posting a 0.50 GAA, .979 SV%, and two shutouts in his last four appearances (4-0-0). He has a 1.84 GAA and .930 SV% in seven games this season (6-0-1). Colorado enters Thursday's contest as -180 road favorites against a New York Islanders team coming off an impressive 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Colorado has been alternating goalies in recent weeks, but with Scott Wedgewood (lower body) sidelined, Blackwood's return to the crease on Thursday was seemingly inevitable. The 28-year-old Blackwood has been outstanding lately, posting a 0.50 GAA, .979 SV%, and two shutouts in his last four appearances (4-0-0). He has a 1.84 GAA and .930 SV% in seven games this season (6-0-1). Colorado enters Thursday's contest as -180 road favorites against a New York Islanders team coming off an impressive 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Scott Wedgewood has been the main story between the pipes for the Avalanche this season, stealing the spotlight from Blackwood, who has played well since making his debut at the beginning of the month. The 28-year-old Blackwood is coming off his best performance of the season, saving 35 shots in a 3-0 shutout win over the Nashville Predators. He has a 2.47 GAA and .911 SV% in four games (3-0-1) and will return to the crease on Wednesday against his former team, the San Jose Sharks. Colorado enters Wednesday's contest as enormous -374 home favorites against a Sharks team that defeated them 3-2 in overtime earlier this month.
Scott Wedgewood has been the main story between the pipes for the Avalanche this season, stealing the spotlight from Blackwood, who has played well since making his debut at the beginning of the month. The 28-year-old Blackwood is coming off his best performance of the season, saving 35 shots in a 3-0 shutout win over the Nashville Predators. He has a 2.47 GAA and .911 SV% in four games (3-0-1) and will return to the crease on Wednesday against his former team, the San Jose Sharks. Colorado enters Wednesday's contest as enormous -374 home favorites against a Sharks team that defeated them 3-2 in overtime earlier this month.
Colorado has been cautious with Blackwood's return from a lower-body injury, playing only two games since his return at the beginning of November, but he will return to the crease on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 28-year-old goalie is still finding his footing, posting a subpar 3.42 GAA and .875 SV% in two games (1-0-1). He had a terrific 2.33 GAA and .913 SV% with Colorado in 37 games last season (22-12-3).
