Mackenzie Blackwood to Start in Goal Thursday vs. Wild

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood is slated to start in goal at home against the Wild on Thursday. This will be the second half of a back-to-back for the Avalanche, following Scott Wedgewood's 4-2 victory on Wednesday. Prior to the Olympic break, Blackwood posted a 3-3-0 record, allowing 13 goals on 150 shots across his last six appearances. He's been performing well this season but faces a challenging test against the Wild.