Mackenzie Blackwood Starts Thursday, Riding Four-Game Win Streak

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood is set to start Thursday's home game against the Predators, marking his fourth start in the last five games. The 29-year-old netminder is currently on a hot streak, having secured wins in each of his last four starts with an impressive 2.26 GAA and .915 save percentage during that span. Overall this season, Blackwood boasts an 8-3-0 record with a 2.80 GAA and an .894 save percentage across 12 appearances.