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Mackenzie Blackwood stops 32 shots as Sharks blank Kraken Marc-Edouard Vlasic broke a scoreless tie in the third period and Mackenzie Blackwood made 32 saves for his first shutout of the season as t...

JANUARY 31, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Blackwood shines, shuts out Kraken as Sharks earn fourth win in five games SAN JOSE – It was a typically busy outing for San Jose Sharks goalie Mackenzie Blackwood. With his teammates struggling to generate much of...

JANUARY 31, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Earns first shutout of season Blackwood posted a 32-save shutout in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Kraken.

Impact Blackwood has won his last three outings, and Tuesday's effort was arguably his best of the campaign. The Kraken controlled the pace for the first two periods, but the third tilted just in the Sharks' favor. Blackwood improved to 8-17-3 on the year with a 3.51 GAA and an .899 save percentage through 32 contests. This was his first shutout since the 2021-22 campaign. The 27-year-old will likely be on the bench Wednesday, allowing Kaapo Kahkonen to start versus the Ducks.

JANUARY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blackwood makes 32 saves, Sharks blank Kraken 2-0

Marc-Edouard Vlasic broke a scoreless tie with 12:33 remaining and Mackenzie Blackwood made 32 saves as the San Jose Sharks beat the Seattle Kraken 2-0

JANUARY 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Tuesday Blackwood will protect the home net Tuesday versus Seattle, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Blackwood has won his past two outings, having stopped 60 of 65 shots in that span. Through 31 games played this season, he has supplied a 7-17-3 record with a 3.63 GAA and an .896 save percentage. The Kraken rank 27th in the league with 2.84 goals per contest this campaign.

JANUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Backstops comeback win Blackwood stopped 29 of 31 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers.

Impact Blackwood gave up a goal in each of the first two periods before shutting the door long enough for the Sharks to rally for a comeback win. The 27-year-old has won three of his last five outings, allowing 14 goals in that span. He's unlikely to keep winning frequently, but playing behind the Sharks' defense sans Mario Ferraro (undisclosed) likely means a lot of pucks will be heading Blackwood's direction. For the season, Blackwood is 7-17-3 with a 3.63 GAA and an .896 save percentage through 31 appearances.

JANUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Between pipes Tuesday Blackwood will tend the twine at home against the Rangers on Tuesday, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Blackwood has struggled to pick up wins this season with just six victories in 30 games while posting a career-worst 3.70 GAA. The 27-year-old netminder should be able to match his 10-win total from last season but almost certainly won't be making it to the 20 mark, a number he's reached just once in his career.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 31 saves in win Blackwood stopped 31 of 34 shots in Saturday's 5-3 victory over Anaheim.

Impact Blackwood was sharp Saturday, making 30 or more saves for the fifth time in his last seven starts as he picked up the 5-3 win despite being outshot 34-to-19. The 27-year-old Blackwood improved to 6-17-3 with an .894 save percentage and 3.69 GAA this season. The Sharks are back in action Monday on the road versus the Kings.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Saturday Blackwood will patrol the home crease Saturday against Anaheim, per Max Miller of The Hockey News.

Impact Blackwood is coming off a 24-save effort in Tuesday's 2-1 shootout loss to Chicago. He has a 5-17-3 record this season with a 3.72 GAA and an .894 save percentage through 29 games played. The Ducks sit 29th in the league this campaign with 2.50 goals per contest.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falls in shootout Blackwood stopped 24 of 25 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 shootout loss to Chicago.

Impact After allowing a power-play goal in the first period, Blackwood held Chicago off the board over the final two periods and overtime before ultimately falling in a nine-round shootout. The 27-year-old Blackwood has just one win in his last nine outings as he falls to 5-17-3 with an .894 save percentage and 3.72 GAA this season. The Sharks are back in action Saturday at home versus Anaheim.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In goal Tuesday Blackwood will get the starting nod on the road versus Chicago on Tuesday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Blackwood has appeared in five straight matches prior to getting the night off against Buffalo on Monday. In those outings, the 27-year-old backstop went 1-3-0 with a 3.48 GAA and .902 save percentage, including giving up five goals to Ottawa his last time out. With Kaapo Kahkonen putting up subpar numbers, Blackwood will likely continue to see the majority of the starts moving forward.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shelled by Sens Blackwood stopped 36 shots in Saturday's 5-4 loss to Ottawa.

Impact He came close to earning a point for the Sharks despite the fact the team was out-shot 41-18, but Vladimir Tarasenko had a rebound carom right to him with five seconds left in the third period, and a downed San Jose defender prevented Blackwood from even attempting a save. The 27-year-old netminder has just one win in his last eight outings, going 1-6-0 with a 4.23 GAA and .871 save percentage, but he continues to hold onto the No. 1 role in the crease for the Sharks.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

SJS@OTT: Tarasenko scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood | Ottawa Senators SJS@OTT: Tarasenko scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood

JANUARY 13, 2024 • NHL.COM

SJS@OTT: Batherson scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood | Ottawa Senators SJS@OTT: Batherson scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood

JANUARY 13, 2024 • NHL.COM

SJS@OTT: Giroux scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood | Ottawa Senators SJS@OTT: Giroux scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood

JANUARY 13, 2024 • NHL.COM

SJS@OTT: Chabot scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood | Ottawa Senators SJS@OTT: Chabot scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood

JANUARY 13, 2024 • NHL.COM

Dazzles in win Blackwood made 34 saves in a 3-2 win over Montreal on Thursday.

Impact Blackwood sparkled on several breakaways, including one by Josh Anderson in the first when the Sharks were up 1-0 and another mid-way through the third by Nick Suzuki when the score was 3-1. He's doing incredible work this season behind a porous team. Blackwood's numbers don't look strong at all -- he's 5-16-2 in 23 starts this season, his GAA is approaching four and his save percentage is well below the mythical hockey Mendoza line (.900). But Blackwood could become trade bait by deadline for a team looking to add depth. His fantasy value would go up in a more competitive city, even in a backup role.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Canadiens Blackwood will be between the visiting pipes in Montreal on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Blackwood has lost his last five starts, giving up 22 goals on 143 shots as the Sharks are the worst defensive team in the NHL. Blackwood is 4-16-2 with a 3.87 GAA and an .890 save percentage this season. The Canadiens are averaging 2.73 goals per game this season, 28th in the league.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Needed in relief Tuesday Blackwood stopped 22 of 25 shots after replacing Kaapo Kahkonen early in the second period of Tuesday's 7-1 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Neither goalie had much success against the Toronto onslaught, but Kahkonen got stuck with the loss. Blackwood hasn't won a game since Dec. 12, losing five straight decisions with a 4.50 GAA and .854 save percentage since that victory, but San Jose has lost 12 straight games overall during that time. Sharks coach David Quinn will likely continue flipping back and forth between the two in the crease until one of them can provide a spark of hope for the flailing club.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

SJS@TOR: Robertson scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood | Toronto Maple Leafs SJS@TOR: Robertson scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood

JANUARY 10, 2024 • NHL.COM

SJS@TOR: McCabe scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood | Toronto Maple Leafs SJS@TOR: McCabe scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood

JANUARY 10, 2024 • NHL.COM

SJS@TOR: Marner scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood | Toronto Maple Leafs SJS@TOR: Marner scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood

JANUARY 10, 2024 • NHL.COM

Fifth straight loss Blackwood made 29 saves in a 4-1 loss to the Maple Leafs on Saturday.

Impact Blackwood was great in the first, allowing one power-play goal on a 5-on-3, while stopping 16 shots. The Leafs outshot the Sharks 17-3 in that frame. But Blackwood was on an island - his teammates didn't muster much offense, and they were outworked by a strong Leafs lineup. His last win was Dec. 12, and he has lost five straight since then.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

TOR@SJS: Jarnkrok scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood | Toronto Maple Leafs TOR@SJS: Jarnkrok scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood

JANUARY 7, 2024 • NHL.COM

TOR@SJS: Marner scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood | Toronto Maple Leafs TOR@SJS: Marner scores goal against Mackenzie Blackwood

JANUARY 7, 2024 • NHL.COM