Mackenzie Blackwood Confirmed as Starter for Avalanche Against Chicago

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood will get the nod in net for Monday's road matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks. Blackwood enters his third consecutive start riding a three-game winning streak, during which he posted an impressive 2.34 GAA and .916 save percentage. He faces a Blackhawks team averaging just 2.21 goals per game, which ranks as the second-worst mark in the NHL to start the regular season.