Mackenzie Blackwood Slated to Start Friday Against Dallas

Mackenzie Blackwood is confirmed to start in goal for the Colorado Avalanche in Friday's road game against the Dallas Stars. Since the Olympic break, Blackwood has posted a 2-1-0 record with a 2.03 GAA and .914 save percentage over three starts. He faces a significant challenge against a Stars offense that ranks sixth in the NHL, averaging 3.41 goals per game.