Mackenzie Blackwood Set To Start In Goal Against Tampa Bay Lightning

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood will get the start in Friday's home game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. After getting the night off during the second half of a back-to-back set Tuesday against New Jersey, Blackwood returns to the crease for the third time in Colorado's last four games. Across his seven starts to begin the regular season, Blackwood has posted a 4-3-0 record with a 2.90 GAA and an .889 save percentage.