Goaltenders Mackenzie Blackwood, Scott Wedgewood believe great days are ahead — for Avalanche and their friendship. It wasn’t always that way.
The Colorado netminders, now great friends after icy beginnings, are teammates for a third time in their careers.
Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood: Starting against Canadiens
Blackwood will protect the home goal versus the Canadiens on Saturday. Blackwood has won his last five outings, with the most recent one being a relief appearance against the Sabres on Thursday. The 28-year-old will be back between the pipes as a starter Saturday,
Colorado Avalanche Sign Mackenzie Blackwood to 5-Year Extension
On Dec. 27, the Colorado Avalanche announced their extension of recently acquired goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood. The 28-year-old received a five-year deal worth $5.25 million per season.
Renck & File: Scott Wedgewood’s injury, subsequent rally could be start of something for Avalanche
Watching a player writhe in pain might have been the best thing for the Avs’ mental health. Thursday night, goalie Scott Wedgewood fell awkwardly onto Sabres forward Zach Benson, who was pushed into the net.
Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood: Gives up one goal in relief
Blackwood stopped two of three shots and earned the win in relief during Thursday's 6-5 overtime win over the Sabres. Blackwood stepped onto the ice in the third period after Scott Wedgewood departed the contest with an apparent lower-body injury following a collision in the third period.
Avalanche’s Scott Wedgewood hit with disappointing injury timeline
Scott Wedgewood is one half of a completely new-look goaltending tandem for the Colorado Avalanche — but the team will be without the veteran for at least the next couple of weeks, head coach Jared Bednar confirmed on Friday.
Avalanche expects Scott Wedgewood to “miss some time”; Trent Miner likely to get first NHL start soon
We’ll just see how long (Wedgewood) is going to be out, but we’re going to have to lean on Blackwood a little bit here.” Want more Avalanche news? Sign up for the Avalanche Insider to get all our NHL analysis.
Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood: Suffers shootout loss
Blackwood allowed one goal on 23 shots and Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss to Montreal. Blackwood saw an end to a four-start winning streak. He held the Avalanche's 1-0 lead for 44 minutes before the Canadiens got to him for the game-tying goal late in the third period.
Injured Avs goalie Scott Wedgewood estimated week-to-week after play that drew Jared Bednar's wrath
Wedgewood was hurt in the third period Thursday night after a Buffalo Sabres player fell on his right leg following a collision in front of the net.
NHL Buzz: Wedgewood week to week for Avalanche with injury
Scott Wedgewood won't be available for the Avalanche against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday (7 p.m. ET; ALT, SNE, CITY, TVAS) and will "miss some time." The goalie left a 6-5 overtime win against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday with a lower-body injury.
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Mackenzie Blackwood ready for showtime with the Avalanche
With most of his upper front teeth missing, Mackenzie Blackwood certainly looks like a hockey player. He also looks like a guy who could potentially line up at tight end for the Denver Broncos ...
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Renck: Mackenzie Blackwood, Scott Wedgewood make Avs’ Stanley Cup goals possible again
Mackenzie Blackwood smiled and revealed what he is ... Now, all they need is Blackwood’s two front teeth. “He looks like a vampire half the time,” Wedgewood said with a smile.
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Watch: Why Mackenzie Blackwood is Excited to Join Avs
The Avs swapped Georgiev for Mackenzie Blackwood with the San Jose Sharks ... player was growing up and where he’s at without his teeth in the press conference below. Head coach Jared Bednar ...