MACKENZIE BLACKWOOD NEWS

Starting first of back-to-back Blackwood will take the first game of the Sharks' back-to-back, starting Thursday's road clash with the Lightning, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Blackwood is still searching for his first win of the season, having posted a 0-3-1 record through his opening four starts. The netminder currently sits fourth in the NHL in shots faced and figures to continue seeing plenty of rubber moving forward. While Blackwood starts Thursday, Kaapo Kahkonen is slated to get the nod against Carolina on the road Friday.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coughs up two in loss Blackwood stopped 32 of 34 shots in the Sharks' 3-1 loss to the Panthers on Tuesday.

Impact While Blackwood put up a strong effort by allowing only two goals to the Panthers in the second period, he would end up being outdueled by Anthony Stolarz and taking the loss in the contest. This drops his record to 0-3-1 in his first season with the Sharks. Blackwood should continue to split the net with Kaapo Kahkonen moving forward.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Tuesday Blackwood is expected to guard the road crease Tuesday versus Florida, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Blackwood stopped an incredible 51 of 52 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss to Colorado on Oct. 14, but he's struggled since, allowing 11 goals on 76 shots (.855 save percentage) over his last two outings. The Panthers have a potent offense, but they haven't lived up to expectations so far with an average of 2.80 goals per game, so perhaps this will be an opportunity for Blackwood to bounce back.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows five goals vs. Nashville Blackwood turned aside 29 of 34 shots in a 5-1 loss to Nashville on Saturday.

Impact The Sharks haven't made life easy for Blackwood, forcing him to face a staggering 128 shots while providing just five goals of offensive support over the 26-year-old's first three starts of the campaign. Under those circumstances, it's not surprising that he's 0-2-1 to open the campaign. Even still, Blackwood could have done more to help his own cause versus the Predators. He surrendered at least a goal in every period, including two markers in each of the second and third frames. Blackwood has a 3.89 GAA and .906 save percentage in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First off ice Saturday Per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now, Blackwood was the first netminder off the ice at practice Saturday, an indication that he will be between the visiting pipes versus Nashville...

Impact Blackwood is 0-1-1 this season, having allowed seven goals on 94 shots. He was sensational in a 2-1 shootout loss to Colorado a week ago, but he stumbled Tuesday, giving up six goals on 42 shots in a loss to Carolina. Blackwood will face the Predators, who have scored 13 times in five contests this season.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fades in third period Blackwood stopped 36 of 42 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Blackwood was on his way to another impressive performance after two periods. The Hurricanes then turned up the heat with four goals in a span of 6:01 during the third to flip the script. Blackwood has already faced 93 shots through two starts, going 0-1-1 with seven goals allowed. He's still been slightly more encouraging than Kaapo Kahkonen, though both goalies will likely get a chance to audition for the No. 1 role. The Sharks conclude their four-game homestand Thursday against the Bruins.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Hurricanes Blackwood will guard the home goal during Tuesday's clash with Carolina, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Blackwood was outstanding in his season debut Saturday versus the Avalanche, turning aside a whopping 51 of 52 shots, but he still came away with a loss in the shootout due to insufficient goal support from his teammates. He'll try to secure his first win of the campaign in a home matchup with a Hurricanes squad that's racked up 14 goals through the first three games of the season.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 16, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Unlucky in shootout loss Blackwood stopped 51 of 52 shots in Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Blackwood came within 1:26 of a shutout in his Sharks debut, but Cale Makar ended that bid. Mikko Rantanen also had the lone shootout tally to hand Blackwood the loss. It was a strong showing nonetheless, as the 26-year-old goalie shined against a tough opponent. Considering a rather pedestrian effort from Kaapo Kahkonen versus the Golden Knights on Thursday, Blackwood may earn himself more playing time if he can continue to keep the Sharks competitive. The team hasn't named a starter for Tuesday's game versus the Hurricanes yet.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche beat Sharks 2-1 in shootout to spoil 51-save performance by Mackenzie Blackwood

Cale Makar scored a late game-tying goal, and the Colorado Avalanche beat San Jose 2-1 in a shootout on the road on Saturday night to spoil a 51-save performance by Sharks goaltend...

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to start Saturday Blackwood is expected to guard the home crease against Colorado on Saturday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Blackwood posted a 10-6-2 record, 3.20 GAA and .893 save percentage in 22 contests with New Jersey last year. He has stopped 48 of 52 shots in two career contests versus the Avalanche.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks Sign Mackenzie Blackwood to Two-Year Deal San Jose Sharks have signed goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood to a two-year contract worth an average annual value of $2.35 million.

JULY 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Agrees to two-year deal Blackwood signed a two-year, $4.7 million contract with San Jose on Saturday, PuckPedia reports.

Impact The Sharks acquired Blackwood from New Jersey on Tuesday in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, which became Cole Brown. The 26-year-old Blackwood posted a 10-6-2 record with a 3.20 GAA and an .893 save percentage in 22 appearances with New Jersey last season. As a member of the Sharks, he will compete for playing time in 2023-24 with Kaapo Kahkonen.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could avoid free agency Blackwood will become an unrestricted free agent after not being qualified by the Sharks, but the two sides are working on an extension, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact The Sharks are hoping to keep Blackwood on a longer deal before free agency opens up Saturday. His signing rights were acquired from the Devils on Tuesday in exchange for a late-round pick. He'll likely enter training camp as the No. 1 netminder in San Jose if a contract gets signed.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks Acquire Mackenzie Blackwood from Devils The San Jose Sharks got goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood in a trade with the New Jersey Devils. New Jersey gets a 2023 sixth-round pick.

JUNE 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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JUNE 27, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Sharks acquire goalie Mackenzie Blackwood from the Devils and are working to trade Erik Karlsson

The San Jose Sharks have acquired goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood from the New Jersey Devils for a sixth-round pick

JUNE 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Report: Sharks acquire G Mackenzie Blackwood from Devils The San Jose Sharks acquired goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2023 NHL Dr...

JUNE 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Report: Sharks acquire G Mackenzie Blackwood from Devils The San Jose Sharks acquired goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2023 NHL Dr...

JUNE 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Acquired by Sharks San Jose acquired Blackwood from New Jersey on Tuesday in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

Impact Blackwood was limited to 22 appearances in the 2022-23 season due to knee and groin injuries. He will get another chance at being a starting goaltender with the Sharks after being surpassed on New Jersey's depth chart by Vitek Vanecek and Akira Schmid. The 26-year-old Blackwood will compete for playing time in 2023-24 with Kaapo Kahkonen.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 15, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Knee and groin injuries Blackwood had an MCL and groin injuries this season, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Blackwood has had injury problems the last two seasons, playing 25 games in 2021-22 and only 22 contests in 2022-23. Blackwood was 10-6-2 with a 3.20 GAA and .893 save percentage. He could be on the trade block in the offseason as the Devils have Vitek Vanecek and Akira Schmid as their top two netminders at this time.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled in the second Blackwood allowed four goals on 11 shots before he was replaced by Akira Schmid in the second period of Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Capitals.

Impact Blackwood struggled Thursday, allowing three tallies in the first period and another early in the second before he was pulled. However, he was spared the loss when New Jersey rallied to tie the game 4-4 before coming away with an overtime win. The 26-year-old Blackwood finishes the regular season 10-6-2 with an .893 save percentage.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Thursday Blackwood will start in Thursday's road game against the Capitals, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Impact Blackwood stopped 38 of 40 shots in a 2-1 loss to Boston on Saturday. He's 10-6-2 with a 3.04 GAA and an .899 save percentage in 21 contests in 2022-23. Washington has lost 10 of its last 12 games, bringing its record down to 35-37-9.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers loss despite 38 saves Blackwood stopped 38 of 40 shots in a 2-1 loss to Boston on Saturday.

Impact Blackwood surrendered two goals on a staggering 22 shots in the first period. The Bruins were limited to 18 shots for the rest of the game, and Blackwood was able to turn those aside, but New Jersey failed to close the gap. If nothing else, this was a step up for the goaltender after he allowed two goals on just six shots in a relief appearance against Winnipeg on Monday. The 26-year-old has a 10-6-2 record, 3.04 GAA and .899 save percentage in 21 outings this season.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE