Blackwood Set to Start Saturday vs. Chicago

Mackenzie Blackwood is expected to start in net for the Colorado Avalanche at home against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday. Blackwood has a 16-6-1 record with a 2.29 GAA and .916 save percentage in 23 games this season. He made 31 saves in a recent loss to Minnesota. Chicago's offense has struggled, averaging just 2.13 goals per game over their last eight contests.