Mackenzie Blackwood to Guard Goal Against Winnipeg Saturday

Mackenzie Blackwood will start in net for the Colorado Avalanche in Saturday's road matchup against the Winnipeg Jets. Since returning from the Olympic break, Blackwood has posted a 2-2-0 record in five appearances, surrendering 14 goals on 105 shots. Overall, he maintains an 18-7-1 record with three shutouts, a 2.42 GAA, and a .908 save percentage in 27 games this season. He faces a Winnipeg squad currently ranked 23rd in the league, averaging 2.83 goals per game.