In a desperate bid to stay alive in the playoffs, the Colorado Avalanche are turning to an unexpected savior: goalie Mackenzie Blackwood. With their season on the brink of collapse, the Avalanche are pinning their hopes on Blackwood, who was acquired from the New Jersey Devils just days ago. Blackwood's arrival comes as the Avalanche's starting goalie, Alexandar Georgiev, has struggled to contain the opposition's offense, leading to a 2-1 deficit in the series. As the Avalanche face elimination in Game 4, Blackwood's ability to stabilize the team's defense will be crucial in determining their fate in the playoffs.
Hoping to stave off elimination, Avalanche turn to goalie Mackenzie Blackwood in Game 4 Times Union