MACKENZIE BLACKWOOD NEWS

Falls to New York Blackwood allowed six goals on 36 shots in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Rangers.

Impact It was a tough night for Blackwood, who surrendered three goals in the first period en route to a 6-5 loss. The 26-year-old Blackwood had been sharp coming into Sunday's outing, stopping 61 of 71 shots in his previous two starts. Overall, he's now 3-11-2 with an .899 save percentage on the season. While Blackwood should continue to serve as San Jose's primary starter over Kaapo Kahkonen, he's hard to trust as a fantasy option behind a last-place Sharks team.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to face Rangers Blackwood was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, according to Max Miller of The Hockey News, indicating he will defend the road net against the Rangers on Sunday.

Impact Blackwood is coming off a 34-save effort in Thursday's 3-0 loss to Boston. He has a 3-10-2 record this season with a 3.56 GAA and a .903 save percentage over 17 appearances. New York is tied for ninth in the league with 3.32 goals per game this campaign.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets no help Thursday Blackwood made 34 saves in Thursday's 3-0 loss to Boston.

Impact The former Devil played well and kept the Bruins off the board until the second period, but once Danton Heinen took advantage of a San Jose giveaway early in the frame to wire a one-timer past Blackwood, the game was effectively over. The 26-year-old netminder has just one win in his last seven appearances, going 1-4-1, but his 3.00 GAA and .909 save percentage are respectable given the quality of the Sharks lineup in front of him.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Thursday Blackwood is set to start on the road against Boston on Thursday, according to Max Miller of The Hockey News.

Impact Blackwood has a 3-9-2 record, 3.60 GAA and .902 save percentage in 16 contests this season. He's coming off a great showing in which he saved 33 of 34 shots in a 2-1 win over Washington. The Bruins might provide him with more trouble, though. They're 14-4-3 and in a four-way tie for 10th offensively with 3.33 goals per game.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Thursday's start Blackwood will start Thursday's road game versus Boston, according to Max Miller of The Hockey News.

Impact Blackwood picked up his first win in six starts Tuesday, turning aside 33 shots in a 2-1 win over Washington. Blackwood is 3-9-2 with a 3.60 GAA and .902 save percentage for the lowly Sharks. The Bruins are tied for 10th in NHL scoring, averaging 3.33 goals per contest.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 33 saves in win Blackwood stopped 33 of 34 shots in Monday's 2-1 win over the Capitals.

Impact In a battle of the league's two lowest-scoring teams, it was no surprise this game was played on tight margins. Blackwood got the job done with a strong performance despite the Sharks getting outshot 34-23. This victory snapped a five-game winless stretch for the 26-year-old, who is now at 3-9-2 with a 3.60 GAA and a .902 save percentage through 16 appearances this season. The Sharks set out on a road trip over the next week, with the first stop in Boston on Thursday, though it's possible head coach David Quinn may save Blackwood for Friday's game against New Jersey, his former team.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to face Washington Blackwood was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, per Max Miller of The Hockey News, indicating he will protect the home net Monday against Washington.

Impact Blackwood is coming off a 22-save effort in Friday's 3-2 shootout loss to Montreal. He has registered a mark of 2-9-2 this season with a 3.80 GAA and an .897 save percentage through 15 games played. The Capitals rank 31st in the league with 2.41 goals per contest this campaign.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong but little to show for it Blackwood made 22 saves in a 3-2 shootout loss to Montreal on Friday.

Impact It was nice to see Blackwood help secure at least one point from the game. His last win was Nov. 9. The Sharks are all but destined to land in last place at season's end, so Blackwood's numbers will be difficult to swallow from a fantasy perspective. Consider him a match-ups guy only.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • NHL.COM

Facing Canadiens Blackwood will be between the home pipes versus Montreal on Friday, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Blackwood is 2-9-1 with a 3.97 GAA and .896 save percentage as the Sharks are the worst defensive team in the NHL. He has lost his last three starts and has given up 14 goals on 124 shots in his last four appearances. The Canadiens are 23rd in NHL scoring, averaging 2.89 goals per contest.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays two periods in relief Blackwood allowed three goals on 13 shots in relief of Kaapo Kahkonen in Wednesday's 7-1 loss to the Kraken.

Impact Kahkonen was overwhelmed early in the first period. Blackwood didn't fare much better over the final 40 minutes, but the Kraken let off the pace a bit as the game progressed. Through 14 outings, Blackwood has a 2-9-1 record with a 3.97 GAA and an .896 save percentage. He remains the Sharks' primary starter, but he's only a solid fantasy option in formats that heavily reward saves and shots against without punishing losses and goals against too much. Both Blackwood and Kahkonen should get chances to start when the Sharks host the Canadiens on Friday and the Canucks on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in Monday's loss Blackwood surrendered three goals on 37 shots in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Blackwood took his third straight loss, but he at least kept the Sharks competitive in this one. The Canucks didn't score until 13:07 of the second period, but they added a shorthanded goal late in that frame and an insurance tally in the third. The loss drops Blackwood to 2-9-1 with a 3.94 GAA and a .900 save percentage over 13 appearances. The Sharks wrap up their brief two-game road trip in Seattle on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine versus Canucks Blackwood will patrol the crease on the road against Vancouver on Monday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact It was a disastrous outing for Blackwood the last time he faced the Canucks, giving up four goals on 14 shots (.714 save percentage) after replacing Kaapo Kahkonen. After a brief turnaround in which he put together back-to-back wins versus the Flyers and Oilers, Blackwood seems to be struggling again, allowing four goals in each of his last two contests. It figures to be a long season for both Blackwood and Kahkonen given the limited supporting cast in San Jose.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lets lead slip away Blackwood allowed four goals on 31 shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Panthers. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact The Sharks were able to take a 3-2 lead in the third period, but Blackwood quickly let it slip away over the last 10 minutes. The 26-year-old netminder took his second loss in a row and dropped to 2-8-1 through 12 contests overall. He's also posted an ugly 4.02 GAA and an .898 save percentage while playing behind the league's worst team. The Sharks are at home Thursday versus the Blues for their next game.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Panthers Blackwood will patrol the home crease Tuesday versus Florida, according to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Blackwood has stopped 117 of 124 shots en route to a 2-1-0 record his past three starts. In 11 games this season, he has posted a 2-7-1 record with a 4.00 GAA and a .900 save percentage. Florida is tied for 19th in the league this campaign with 3.14 goals per contest.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kept busy in loss Blackwood stopped 40 of 44 shots in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Blackwood has faced no less than 39 shots in each of his last four full games. The 26-year-old wasn't able to steal a result Sunday, snapping his two-game winning streak. Blackwood is at a 2-7-1 record with a 4.00 GAA and a .900 save percentage through 11 outings (10 starts). The Sharks are at home for their two games this week, facing the Panthers on Tuesday and the Blues on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Blackwood will get the road start Saturday against the Ducks, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Blackwood has won his last two starts, making an impressive 77 saves on 80 shots in that span. Overall, the 26-year-old Blackwood is 2-6-1 with an .899 save percentage this season. He'll face an Anaheim team that's scored just three goals in their last two games.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stands tall in win Blackwood stopped 39 of 41 shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Oilers.

Impact The Sharks got two-point efforts from Tomas Hertl and Fabian Zetterlund, but Blackwood was the biggest reason they won. The 26-year-old netminder has won his last two starts, allowing just three goals on 80 shots in that span. He's now at 2-6-1 with a 4.00 GAA and an .899 save percentage through 10 appearances. Blackwood will likely face a ton of pucks when he plays, but he's shown flashes of being able to steal a result on occasion. He'll likely get some rest for Friday's game in Vegas.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits ice first Blackwood was the first goalie to leave the ice Thursday, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports, indicating he'll be in goal at home versus Edmonton.

Impact Blackwood will be making his fifth straight appearance between the pipes for the Sharks, having gone 1-2-0 with a 4.33 GAA in his last four outings. Collectively, Blackwood and Kaapo Kahkonen have managed just one win this season, so fantasy players probably will want to pursue alternative netminding options.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steps up to earn first win Blackwood stopped 38 of 39 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Flyers.

Impact Blackwood was able to get the Sharks their first win of the season, though he needed an elite performance to do so. He limited the damage to a Joel Farabee goal late in the second period, which Blackwood nearly kept out. The 26-year-old goalie is now at a 1-6-1 record with a 4.27 GAA and an .892 save percentage through nine games. Despite those terrible numbers, he's still the Sharks' best option between the pipes. They're back in action Thursday at home versus the struggling Oilers.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Tending twine Tuesday Blackwood will patrol the home crease Tuesday against Philadelphia, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact In eight games, Blackwood has allowed 31 goals on 257 shots for a record of 0-6-1 to begin the 2023-24 season. The Flyers rank 19th in the league this campaign with 3.08 goals per game.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chased from blowout loss Blackwood stopped 12 of 18 shots in Saturday's 10-2 loss to the Penguins.

Impact Blackwood made his last appearance in relief in a 10-1 loss to the Canucks on Thursday. He gave up four goals in that game and six in Saturday's outing while essentially playing about one full contest. The 26-year-old is getting no help from his defense en route to an 0-6-1 record, a 4.77 GAA and an .879 save percentage through eight appearances. With Kaapo Kahkonen (upper body) hurt, Blackwood figures to see the bulk of the playing time going forward, though it would take a desperate fantasy manager to turn to any part of the Sharks' roster for help.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Saturday's start Blackwood will defend the visiting net in Pittsburgh on Saturday, according to Max Miller of The Hockey News,

Impact It has been an ugly start to the season for the Sharks, who are 0-9-1 with only 10 goals scored in 10 games. Their ability to stop the puck is also lacking as they have given up 45 goals, the worst in the NHL. Blackwood is 0-5-1 with a 4.17 GAA and .895 save percentage. He will face the Penguins, who have managed to score 26 goals in nine games. Magnis Chrona will be the backup as Kaapo Kahkonen will miss the game with an upper-body injury.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE