MACKENZIE BLACKWOOD NEWS

Facing Kings Blackwood will guard the home goal versus LA on Tuesday, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Blackwood was decent in his last start Monday versus the Kraken, stopping 28 of 31 shots, but he still came away with a loss due to insufficient goal support from his teammates. He'll try to get back in the win column in a home matchup with a slumping Kings team that's lost three straight games.

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Yields three goals in loss Blackwood allowed three goals on 31 shots in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Blackwood settled in after a rough first period, but the damage was already done. He's lost four of his last five starts, allowing 15 goals over that span, with his one win being a shutout. The 27-year-old is at 10-22-3 with a 3.41 GAA and a .900 save percentage through 40 games this season. The Sharks' next game is Thursday at home versus the Kings.

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Set to start Monday Blackwood was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports, indicating he will patrol the home crease Monday versus Seatt...

Impact Blackwood is coming off a 35-save shutout victory over St. Louis on Saturday. He also blanked the Kraken on Jan. 30 with 32 stops in a 2-0 win. Blackwood has a 10-21-3 record this season with a 3.42 GAA and a .900 save percentage through 39 games played. Seattle ranks 29th in the league with 2.60 goals per contest this campaign.

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Stands tall in shutout win Blackwood posted a 36-save shutout in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Blues.

Impact Blackwood had lost his last four decisions, allowing 16 goals over five appearances in that span. The 27-year-old was kept busy as the Blues pushed for offense, but he was up to the challenge to earn his second shutout of the campaign. Blackwood improved to 10-21-3 with a 3.42 GAA and a .900 save percentage through 39 appearances. The Sharks' next game is Monday versus the Kraken, a favorable matchup should Blackwood get the start.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Between pipes Saturday Blackwood will be in the visiting crease in St. Louis on Saturday, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Blackwood has lost his last four starts, giving up 16 goals on 119 shots. He is 9-21-3 with a 3.52 GAA and an .897 save percentage for the lowly Sharks. The Blues are averaging 2.86 goals this season, 25th in the NHL.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Minnesota Blackwood stopped 29 of 31 shots in a 3-1 loss to the Wild on Thursday.

Impact Blackwood was sharp Thursday, holding Minnesota to a pair of goals, though the Sharks could only provide one goal of support in an eventual 3-1 defeat. Blackwood has dropped three straight starts since returning from an 11-game IR stint, allowing 12 goals in that span. He falls to 9-21-3 with an .897 save percentage and 3.52 GAA on the campaign.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Thursday Blackwood will be in the visiting crease in Minnesota on Thursday, according to Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.

Impact Blackwood is 0-3-0 in his last three starts, giving up 14 goals on 88 shots (.841 save percentage). He will try and turn things around against the Wild, who average 30.1 shots on goal, 20th in the NHL. Blackwood is 9-20-3 with a 3.57 GAA and an .896 save percentage for the lowly Sharks this season.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Leaky in loss Blackwood surrendered six goals on 41 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Stars.

Impact Blackwood has lost his last three decisions, giving up 14 goals across four contests in that span. The 27-year-old hadn't faced more than 40 shots since Jan. 13, but the Sharks' defense is far from sturdy in front of him. Blackwood is at 9-20-3 with a 3.57 GAA and an .896 save percentage through 37 appearances this season. The Sharks' next game is Thursday in Minnesota.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding cage against Stars Blackwood will patrol the blue paint at home versus Dallas on Tuesday, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Blackwood gave up four goals on 21 shots in his return from a long-term groin injury against the Lighting on Thursday. The 27-year-old netminder is still looking for his 10th win of the season while already having posted a career-high 19 losses. In addition, Blackwood is sporting a career-worst 3.49 GAA. As such, fantasy managers probably want to consider other options in net for Tuesday's slate.

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Not starting after all Blackwood won't start Saturday's home contest against Chicago, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Blackwood was initially going to play, but Devin Cooley will face the Blackhawks instead. The 27-year-old Blackwood is still projected to serve as the backup goalie. He has a 9-19-3 record this season with a 3.49 GAA and an .897 save percentage through 36 games played.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Slated starter for Saturday Blackwood is set to start at home against Chicago on Saturday, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Blackwood has a 9-19-3 record, 3.49 GAA and .897 save percentage in 36 contests this season. He returned from a groin injury Thursday and stopped 17 of 21 shots en route to a 4-1 loss to Tampa Bay. Although Blackwood is having a difficult season, Chicago, which ranks 32nd offensively with 2.16 goals per game, is still a favorable matchup for the goaltender.

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Loses in return Blackwood gave up four goals on 21 shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Lightning.

Impact Blackwood was also under evaluation after the contest, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. Pashelka adds that Blackwood is expected to be fine, which is a good sign after he missed three weeks with a groin injury. The 27-year-old dropped to 9-19-3 with a 3.49 GAA and an .897 save percentage over 36 appearances. Blackwood is expected to take over the No. 1 job between the pipes, with Devin Cooley currently slated for backup duty after Magnus Chrona returned to AHL San Jose. The Sharks have a favorable matchup ahead Saturday versus the Blackhawks.

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Slated to start Thursday Blackwood (groin) is set to start at home against Tampa Bay on Thursday, per Max Miller of The Hockey News.

Impact Blackwood was activated off injured reserve earlier in the day. He has a 9-18-3 record, 3.48 GAA and .899 save percentage in 35 contests this season. The 27-year-old goaltender will be playing between the pipes for the first time since Feb. 27. The Lightning are tied for fifth offensively with 3.49 goals per game, so Blackwood's first assignment back from injury is a difficult one.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off injured reserve Blackwood has been taken off injured reserve ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Lightning.

Impact Blackwood could be in line to start against Tampa Bay, though he hasn't been officially confirmed yet. If the netminder does start, it will be his first appearance in the crease since Feb. 27 against the Devils, a stretch of 11 games on the shelf. With Vitek Vanecek (lower body) likely done for the year, Blackwood figures to see the majority of the workload the rest of the way.

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Not facing shots yet Blackwood (groin) was on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate but hasn't started facing shots yet. The netminder won't play against the Flyers but could return during the team's fiv...

Impact Blackwood has been out of action since Feb. 27 versus the Devils when he was forced out of the game after making just 13 saves. Once given the all-clear, the netminder should get the chance to reclaim the starting role alongside Magnus Chrona, with the duo likely splitting the workload the rest of the way.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Saturday Blackwood (groin) isn't expected to play Saturday versus Ottawa, per Sheng Peng of SanJoseHockeyNow.com.

Impact Blackwood has a 9-18-3 record, 3.48 GAA and .899 save percentage in 35 appearances in 2023-24. His next opportunity to return is Tuesday's road game against Philadelphia.

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Could be back soon Blackwood (groin) expects to be ready to return "within a week or so," Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Blackwood is working his way back from a minor groin tweak he sustained during last Tuesday's loss to New Jersey. The 27-year-old netminder has gone 9-18-3 while posting a 3.48 GAA and an .899 save percentage through 35 appearances this season.

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Injury not major Although Blackwood (undisclosed) was put on injured reserve Wednesday, he might not be out for much more than the required week, coach David Quinn told Sheng Peng of San Jose Hocke...

Impact Blackwood has a 9-18-3 record, 3.48 GAA and .899 save percentage in 35 contests this season. While he's unavailable, Kaapo Kahkonen is expected to be leaned on by San Jose. The Sharks summoned Magnus Chrona on Wednesday to serve as the No. 2 option.

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On injured reserve Blackwood (undisclosed) was put on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Blackwood left Tuesday's 7-2 loss to New Jersey because of the injury, so this move can be retroactive to that date, and he's eligible to be activated ahead of next Thursday's outing versus the Islanders. The 27-year-old goaltender has a 9-18-3 record, 3.48 GAA and .899 save percentage in 35 contests this year. While Blackwood's unavailable, Kaapo Kahkonen will likely receive the bulk of the playing time while Magnus Chrona, who was recalled from AHL San Jose on Wednesday, will serve primarily as the backup netminder.

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Exits early Tuesday Blackwood (undisclosed) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Devils after sustaining an injury in the first period.

Impact Blackwood suddenly left the game late in the first period after making a save. He stopped all 13 shots he faced before the injury but won't get the decision after leaving with the game scoreless. An update on Blackwood's status should be available prior to Thursday's game versus the Ducks.

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Tending twine at home Blackwood will guard the cage at home versus the Devils on Tuesday, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Blackwood has struggled to put together wins this season with just nine victories in 34 outings while posting a career-worst 3.51 GAA. With little to play for left this season, the Sharks will likely continue to utilize both Blackwood and Kaapo Kahkonen, perhaps with an eye to trading Kahkonen before the March 8 deadline.

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On wrong end of shutout Blackwood allowed four goals on 26 shots in Monday's 4-0 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Blackwood's four-game winning streak came to a crashing halt when his Sharks teammates couldn't solve Vegas goalie Logan Thompson. The Golden Knights tallied three times in the first period as Blackwood struggled early before settling into a groove over the rest of the game. The 27-year-old netminder is now at 9-18-3 with a 3.51 GAA and an .898 save percentage through 34 appearances. He can be a decent DFS play in a favorable matchup, but he has had few stretches of success this season. The Sharks' next game is Saturday versus the Predators.

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Patrolling crease Monday Blackwood will tend the twine for Monday's home clash with Vegas, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Blackwood is undefeated in regulation over his last five outings, posting a 4-0-1 record to go with a 1.76 GAA, .942 save percentage and one shutout. Despite the solid numbers, the Thunder Bay native continues to split the workload with Kaapo Kahkonen. As such, neither goalie will likely provide more than mid-range fantasy value.

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Allows three goals in win Blackwood stopped 31 of 34 shots in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Flames.

Impact Blackwood picked up his fourth straight win, receiving significant goal support. During his streak, the Sharks have outscored opponents 16-8. The 27-year-old improved to 9-17-3 with a 3.49 GAA and an. 899 save percentage over 33 appearances. He probably won't keep getting wins at this rate, but Blackwood can provide some steady ratios in favorable matchups.

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