It’s just the pressure to win and perform. It’s often a different cadence in his workload. Blackwood was the star in Game 1 for the Colorado Avalanche, making 23 saves Saturday night in a 5-1 ...

And Blackwood has exactly zero playoff starts. Is he ready to meet the moment? "I don’t have the answer to that question," star Nathan MacKinnon admitted. "But most athletes get excited for ...

This article explores Blackwood's rise, his challenges, and his standout performance in the playoffs. A Promising Start with the New Jersey Devils Blackwood's career began with the New Jersey Devils, ...

Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) looks for the rebound off of Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (39 ... in front of the net — it’s just cliches, but, they’re cliche ...

Blackwood had played 252 regular-season games in the NHL, the 10th most by a goalie before his first playoff game. “I think he’s got a lot to prove,” said Scott Wedgewood, his backup.

I spoke with the Avalanche starter before the team left for Dallas. With a few days off before starting the first round series, Blackwood was calm but anxious and excited to play. “Not trying to ...

Him and (Sharks goalie) Thomas Speer had a great chemistry. And he’s a great teammate.’’ Goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood was nearly perfect in the Avs' 5-1 victory in Game 1 of their first ...

Auburn men's basketball fans can exhale. Broome briefly left Auburn's Elite Eight win vs. Michigan State Sunday at State Farm Arena in Atlanta with a leg and elbow injury. He returned for the ...

Johni Broome on verge of becoming greatest Auburn basketball player ever. Just listen to Charles Barkley. Guards win in March Madness. That's the saying. Johni Broome is good enough to upend a ...

Blackwood has done that and earned a contract extension weeks after arriving. There's still one big item missing from his resume: playoff experience. He knows it, and so does the Avalanche front ...

After more than 1,000 days of waiting, what’s a couple more days? Especially with a 1-0 series lead. 2. Blackwood’s playoff debut: So much for the “Mackenzie Blackwood needs playoff ...