Mackenzie Blackwood Set to Start Saturday Against Red Wings

Mackenzie Blackwood will take the crease for the Colorado Avalanche in Saturday's home matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. The 29-year-old netminder has been steady over his last six outings, avoiding any regulation losses. On the season, Blackwood has compiled an 8-3-1 record with a 2.81 GAA and an .893 save percentage across 13 appearances. He will face a Red Wings offense currently ranking 25th in the NHL with 2.76 goals per game.