Mackenzie Blackwood - NHL News & Rumors

Guarding road goal Wednesday Blackwood is expected to start on the road against Dallas on Wednesday, according to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Blackwood has a 4-5-3 record, 3.07 GAA and .908 save percentage in 12 appearances this season. He stopped just 16 of 20 shots in his last start Monday, but he got plenty of offensive support, resulting in a 5-4 overtime victory over Detroit. Dallas has an 11-6-0 record and ranks 12th in scoring with 3.29 goals per game.

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Earns OT win Monday Blackwood stopped 16 of 20 shots in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Red Wings.

Impact This was far from Blackwood's best performance, but it was enough to give him his first win since Nov. 10, when he recorded a 44-save shutout against the Devils. On the season, Blackwood has gone 4-5-3 across 12 appearances, posting a 3.07 GAA and a .908 save percentage.

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Leaves ice first Blackwood was the first goalie off the ice Monday, Max Miller of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll patrol the home crease versus Detroit.

Impact Blackwood has been seeing the majority of the workload ahead of Vitek Vanecek (undisclosed) but could be in danger of losing starts to Yaroslav Askarov, who was called up from AHL San Jose in light of Vanecek's injury. For his part, the 27-year-old Blackwood is struggling for wins, posting a 3-5-3 record to go with a 2.98 GAA and one shutout in 11 outings.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Needed in relief Saturday Blackwood stopped 25 of 26 shots in regulation and overtime after replacing Vitek Vanecek (undisclosed) to begin the second period of Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Penguins.

Impact He was only able to stop two of Pittsburgh's five shootout attempts, sticking Blackwood with the OTL. The 27-year-old hasn't given up more than three goals in any of his last five appearances, going 2-2-1 over that stretch with a 1.92 GAA and .944 save percentage, but if Vanecek's injury proves to be serious, it may not result in a big increase in Blackwood's workload as he would likely then be sharing the San Jose crease with top prospect Yaroslav Askarov.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stuck with loss on Broadway Blackwood turned aside 32 shots in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Rangers.

Impact The 27-year-old netminder kept his team in the game with some big saves, but the Sharks' offense came up short. Blackwood has given up three goals or less in six of his last seven starts, posting an impressive 2.48 GAA and .925 save percentage over that stretch, but he has just a 3-4-0 record to show for it.

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Tending twine Thursday Blackwood was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate and is slated to get the road start versus the Rangers on Thursday, per Max Miller of NHL.com.

Impact Blackwood was spectacular in his last start, turning aside all 44 shots in a 1-0 victory over New Jersey. The win gave Blackwood a 3-4-2 record with a 3.10 GAA and a .910 save percentage this season. He will have a tough matchup as the Rangers average 3.71 goals this season, fifth in the NHL.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Shuts out former team Blackwood posted a 44-save shutout in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Devils.

Impact This was Blackwood's first start back in New Jersey since he was traded to San Jose prior to last season. He's yet to give up a goal to his former club -- he exited a start versus the Devils in February due to injury, stopping 13 shots before he was forced from that game. Blackwood is now 3-4-2 this season with a 3.10 GAA and a .910 save percentage. His shutout Sunday was the 11th of his career and first in 20224-25. Vitek Vanecek will likely get the nod for Monday's game versus the Flyers.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Mackenzie Blackwood gets best of former team as Sharks blank Devils Mackenzie Blackwood made 44 saves against his former team on Sunday night as the San Jose Sharks hung on for a 1-0 victory over the New Jers...

NOVEMBER 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sturm scores lone goal, Blackwood stops 44 shots and Devils edge Sharks 1-0

Nico Sturm scored late in the first period and Mackenzie Blackwood made 44 saves as the San Jose Sharks beat the New Jersey Devils 1-0

NOVEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First off Sunday Blackwood was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, per Max Miller of NHL.com, indicating he will defend the road net Sunday versus New Jersey.

Impact Blackwood is coming off a 25-save effort in a 3-2 loss to Vancouver on Nov. 2. He has a 2-4-2 record with a 3.52 GAA and an .894 save percentage through eight appearances this season. New Jersey has won three straight games, including a 4-3 overtime victory over the Islanders on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Loses late Saturday Blackwood stopped 24 of 27 shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Pius Suter scored twice against Blackwood, with the latter of those two goals deciding the game with 26 seconds left in the third period. This was Blackwood's first loss in three starts, and he's now given up at least three goals in five of his eight outings this season. The 27-year-old netminder dropped to 2-4-2 with a 3.52 GAA and an .893 save percentage. He's twice started consecutive games, giving him some separation as the Sharks' No. 1 netminder over Vitek Vanecek. San Jose's next game is Tuesday at home versus the Blue Jackets.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Starting again Saturday Blackwood will guard the home net Saturday against the Canucks, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Blackwood has won back-to-back starts including a 27-save effort in a 3-2 victory over Chicago on Thursday. Overall, the veteran netminder is 2-3-2 with an .894 save percentage on the season.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Wins again Thursday Blackwood stopped 28 of 30 shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Blackwood picked up his second win in a row, getting help from Will Smith's first two NHL goals and another Alexander Wennberg tally. The Sharks have won three games in a row after losing their first nine contests. Blackwood has a 2-3-2 record with a 3.59 GAA and an .895 save percentage over seven appearances, and he has a slight edge over Vitek Vanecek for playing time. The Sharks' next game is Saturday at home versus the Canucks.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Blackhawks Blackwood was the first netminder off the ice at morning practice, per as, and is slated to defend the home crease versus Chicago on Thursday.

Impact Blackwood picked up the overtime win Monday, despite stopping only 19 of 23 shots in a 5-4 victory over Utah. The 27-year-old netminder is 1-3-2 with a 3.89 GAA and an .888 save percentage. He is currently the No. 1 goaltender with the Sharks, but that may not last long as Yaroslav Askarov is 5-0-0 with a 1.20 GAA and .959 save percentage at AHL San Jose, after another brilliant performance Wednesday, stopping 36 shots in a 5-1 win over Coachella Valley. Blackwood will face the Blackhawks, who are averaging 2.70 goals per game.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Hangs on for OT win Blackwood stopped 19 shots in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over Utah.

Impact UHC jumped out to a 4-1 lead through two periods, but the Sharks dominated the third as they rallied and carried Blackwood to his first win of the season. The 27-year-old netminder has had a rough start to the campaign, stumbling to a 3.89 GAA and .888 save percentage to match his 1-3-2 record, but Vitek Vanecek (4.00 GAA, .869 save percentage) hasn't been any better. Meanwhile, Yaroslav Askarov has a 1.25 GAA through his first four appearances for San Jose's AHL club. It's only a matter of time before one of Blackwood or Vanecek lose their spot to the franchise's goalie of the future.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Utah Blackwood will serve as the starting goaltender for Monday's road game against Utah, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Blackwood has yet to enter the win column over five outings this season, and he's settled for losses in regulation in each of his last three appearances. In total, he's posted a 3.88 GAA and .897 save percentage, but he'll attempt to bounce back Monday.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles early in loss Blackwood allowed three goals on 30 shots in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Kings.

Impact Blackwood put in a decent performance aside from the first 12 minutes, when he allowed all three goals. The Sharks made an effort at a comeback but fell short. Blackwood was the first goalie to start back-to-back games for the Sharks this season, though he remains winless at 0-3-2 with 17 goals allowed on 165 shots over his five appearances. The Sharks are back in action Saturday at Vegas -- neither Blackwood nor Vitek Vanecek would be a good fantasy option in that matchup.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Thursday Blackwood is expected to start on the road against LA on Thursday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Blackwood is searching for his first win of the 2024-25 campaign after starting the campaign with a record of 0-2-2 along with a 4.10 GAA and an .896 save percentage across four appearances. The Kings have gotten off to a middling start -- they have a 3-2-2 record and are in a three-way tie for 15th offensively with 3.14 goals per game.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Insider Links Avalanche to Sharks No. 1 Goalie as Trade Target: Report Elliotte Friedman believes the Avalanche may target Sharks’ Mackenzie Blackwood.

OCTOBER 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Decent in loss Blackwood stopped 37 of 39 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Ducks. The third goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Blackwood remains winless (0-2-2) through four appearances, but this was much better than when he allowed five goals on 18 shots versus the Jets last Friday. The 27-year-old netminder will continue to struggle to earn wins behind a poor Sharks team, and he can't be counted on to provide steady ratios. Head coach Ryan Warsofsky has rotated his goalies evenly so far, so it's likely Blackwood will watch Thursday's game versus the Kings from the bench before returning to the crease Saturday in Vegas.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

First off Tuesday Blackwood was the first goalie off at morning skate Tuesday, indicating he's the likely starter against the Ducks, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Blackwood is off to a rough start to the season -- he's 0-1-2 with an .875 save percentage and a whopping 4.88 GAA over three outings. The Ontario native will face an Anaheim club that's averaging 2.40 goals for per game across five outings. If Blackwood and Vitek Vanecek continue to struggle for San Jose, Yaroslav Askarov could be recalled from AHL San Jose and given a chance to win a role in the crease.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

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Sturm scores lone goal, Blackwood stops 44 shots and Devils edge Sharks 1-0