Mackenzie Blackwood was nearly perfect in his Colorado Avalanche debut, both on and off the ice.
Nashville Predators center Ryan O’Reilly, center, struggles to control the puck as Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood, left, and defenseman Samuel Girard cover in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Denver.
“It feels great,” Blackwood started to answer in his normal-sized Avs cap before a stern voice from several stalls away interrupted him.If he keeps playing like this, Blackwood will get used to how the big hat feels. Blackwood made 37 saves in his Avalanche debut, helping the sick and sluggish-at-first club
While the rest of the team scuffled, Blackwood was locked in. He stopped all 13 shots in the first period and the first 36 he saw in a Colorado uniform before a couple of late goals against. “I think when you get a lot of shots, it just gets you involved in the game,” Blackwood said. “Sometimes when you’re not getting too many, it can be challenging to keep yourself engaged.Avs coach Jared Bednar heaped praise on his new goalie, noting how well he controlled the game. The raw tools that Blackwood possesses are also not lost on the coach.
“He’s a big man, but it’s not just his size. He’s got great ability and moves really well in the net. And he managed the game perfectly.” Broncos Journal: A win against Colts is necessary, but Denver could use help from Texans to strengthen postseason chancesNuggets point guard Jamal Murray says he has plantar fasciitis
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