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45-19-8 98
43-23-4 90
38-22-11 87
39-25-8 86
33-33-5 71
29-29-13 71
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Regular Season 9 20 3 3.57 .896 1

Top MacKenzie Blackwood News

  • Sharks' Mackenzie Blackwood: Tending twine Thursday

    Blackwood will be in the visiting crease in Minnesota on Thursday, according to Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.

    Blackwood is 0-3-0 in his last three starts, giving up 14 goals on 88 shots (.841 save percentage). He will try and turn things around against the Wild, who average 30.1 shots on goal, 20th in the NHL. Blackwood is 9-20-3 with a 3.57 GAA and an .896 save percentage for the lowly Sharks this season.

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  • Sharks' Mackenzie Blackwood: Leaky in loss

    Blackwood surrendered six goals on 41 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Stars.

    Blackwood has lost his last three decisions, giving up 14 goals across four contests in that span. The 27-year-old hadn't faced more than 40 shots since Jan. 13, but the Sharks' defense is far from sturdy in front of him. Blackwood is at 9-20-3 with a 3.57 GAA and an .896 save percentage through 37 appearances this season. The Sharks' next game is Thursday in Minnesota.

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  • Sharks' Mackenzie Blackwood: Guarding cage against Stars

    Blackwood will patrol the blue paint at home versus Dallas on Tuesday, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

    Blackwood gave up four goals on 21 shots in his return from a long-term groin injury against the Lighting on Thursday. The 27-year-old netminder is still looking for his 10th win of the season while already having posted a career-high 19 losses. In addition, Blackwood is sporting a career-worst 3.49 GAA. As such, fantasy managers probably want to consider other options in net for Tuesday's slate.

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  • Sharks' Mackenzie Blackwood: Not starting after all

    Blackwood won't start Saturday's home contest against Chicago, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

    Blackwood was initially going to play, but Devin Cooley will face the Blackhawks instead. The 27-year-old Blackwood is still projected to serve as the backup goalie. He has a 9-19-3 record this season with a 3.49 GAA and an .897 save percentage through 36 games played.

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  • Sharks' Mackenzie Blackwood: Slated starter for Saturday

    Blackwood is set to start at home against Chicago on Saturday, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

    Blackwood has a 9-19-3 record, 3.49 GAA and .897 save percentage in 36 contests this season. He returned from a groin injury Thursday and stopped 17 of 21 shots en route to a 4-1 loss to Tampa Bay. Although Blackwood is having a difficult season, Chicago, which ranks 32nd offensively with 2.16 goals per game, is still a favorable matchup for the goaltender.

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  • Sharks' Mackenzie Blackwood: Loses in return

    Blackwood gave up four goals on 21 shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Lightning.

    Blackwood was also under evaluation for a potential injury after the contest, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. Pashelka adds that Blackwood is expected to be fine, which is a good sign after he missed three weeks with a groin injury. The 27-year-old goaltender dropped to 9-19-3 with a 3.49 GAA and an .897 save percentage over 36 appearances. Blackwood is expected to take over the No. 1 job between the pipes, with Devin Cooley currently slated for backup duty after Magnus Chrona returned to AHL San Jose. The Sharks have a favorable matchup ahead Saturday versus the Blackhawks.

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  • Sharks' Mackenzie Blackwood: Slated to start Thursday

    Blackwood (groin) is set to start at home against Tampa Bay on Thursday, per Max Miller of The Hockey News.

    Blackwood was activated off injured reserve earlier in the day. He has a 9-18-3 record, 3.48 GAA and .899 save percentage in 35 contests this season. The 27-year-old goaltender will be playing between the pipes for the first time since Feb. 27. The Lightning are tied for fifth offensively with 3.49 goals per game, so Blackwood's first assignment back from injury is a difficult one.

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  • Sharks' Mackenzie Blackwood: Activated off injured reserve

    Blackwood (groin) has been taken off injured reserve ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Lightning.

    Blackwood could be in line to start against Tampa Bay, though he hasn't been officially confirmed yet. If the netminder does start, it will be his first appearance in the crease since Feb. 27 against the Devils, a stretch of 11 games on the shelf. With Vitek Vanecek (lower body) likely done for the year, Blackwood figures to see the majority of the workload the rest of the way.

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  • Sharks' Mackenzie Blackwood: Not facing shots yet

    Blackwood (groin) was on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate but hasn't started facing shots yet. Although the netminder won't play in the evening's contest against the Flyers, he could return during the team's five-game road trip, per NHL.com.

    Blackwood hasn't been available since Feb. 27 versus the Devils when he was forced out of the game after making just 13 saves. Once given the all-clear, the netminder should get the chance to reclaim the starting role alongside Magnus Chrona, with the duo likely splitting the workload the rest of the way.

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  • Sharks' Mackenzie Blackwood: Unavailable for Saturday

    Blackwood (groin) isn't expected to play Saturday versus Ottawa, per Sheng Peng of SanJoseHockeyNow.com.

    Blackwood has a 9-18-3 record, 3.48 GAA and .899 save percentage in 35 appearances in 2023-24. His next potential opportunity to return will arrive Tuesday in a road game against Philadelphia.

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  • Sharks' Mackenzie Blackwood: Could be back soon

    Blackwood (groin) expects to be ready to return "within a week or so," Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

    Blackwood is working his way back from a minor groin tweak he sustained during last Tuesday's loss to New Jersey. The 27-year-old netminder has gone 9-18-3 while posting a 3.48 GAA and an .899 save percentage through 35 appearances this season.

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  • Sharks' Mackenzie Blackwood: On injured reserve

    Blackwood (undisclosed) was put on injured reserve Wednesday.

    Blackwood left Tuesday's 7-2 loss to New Jersey because of the injury, so this move can be made retroactive to that date, which would mean he'd be eligible to be activated ahead of next Thursday's outing versus the Islanders. The 27-year-old goaltender has a 9-18-3 record, 3.48 GAA and .899 save percentage in 35 contests this year. While Blackwood's unavailable, Kaapo Kahkonen will likely receive the bulk of the playing time while Magnus Chrona, who was recalled from AHL San Jose on Wednesday, will presumably serve as the backup netminder.

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  • Sharks' Mackenzie Blackwood: Injury not major

    Although Blackwood (undisclosed) was put on injured reserve Wednesday, he might not be out for much more than the required week, coach David Quinn told Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

    Blackwood has a 9-18-3 record, 3.48 GAA and .899 save percentage in 35 contests this season. While he's unavailable, Kaapo Kahkonen is expected to be leaned on by San Jose. The Sharks summoned Magnus Chrona on Wednesday to serve as the No. 2 option.

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  • Sharks' Mackenzie Blackwood: Exits early Tuesday

    Blackwood (undisclosed) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Devils after sustaining an injury in the first period.

    Blackwood suddenly left the game late in the first frame after making a save. He stopped all 13 shots he faced before the injury but won't get the decision after exiting with the game scoreless. An update on Blackwood's status should be available prior to Thursday's contest versus the Ducks.

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  • Sharks' Mackenzie Blackwood: Tending twine at home

    Blackwood will guard the cage at home versus the Devils on Tuesday, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

    Blackwood has struggled to put together wins this season with just nine victories in 34 outings while posting a career-worst 3.51 GAA. With little to play for left this season, the Sharks will likely continue to utilize both Blackwood and Kaapo Kahkonen, perhaps with an eye to trading Kahkonen before the March 8 deadline.

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  • Sharks' Mackenzie Blackwood: On wrong end of shutout

    Blackwood allowed four goals on 26 shots in Monday's 4-0 loss to the Golden Knights.

    Blackwood's four-game winning streak came to a crashing halt when his Sharks teammates couldn't solve Vegas goalie Logan Thompson. The Golden Knights tallied three times in the first period as Blackwood struggled early before settling into a groove over the rest of the game. The 27-year-old netminder is now at 9-18-3 with a 3.51 GAA and an .898 save percentage through 34 appearances. He can be a decent DFS play in a favorable matchup, but he has had few stretches of success this season. The Sharks' next game is Saturday versus the Predators.

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  • Sharks' Mackenzie Blackwood: Patrolling crease Monday

    Blackwood will tend the twine for Monday's home clash with Vegas, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

    Blackwood is undefeated in regulation over his last five outings, posting a 4-0-1 record to go with a 1.76 GAA, a .942 save percentage and one shutout in that span. Despite the solid numbers, he continues to split the workload with Kaapo Kahkonen. The Sharks' poor play overall makes both of their goalies risky fantasy options.

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  • Sharks' Mackenzie Blackwood: Allows three goals in win

    Blackwood stopped 31 of 34 shots in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Flames.

    Blackwood picked up his fourth straight win, receiving significant goal support. During his streak, the Sharks have outscored opponents 16-8. The 27-year-old improved to 9-17-3 with a 3.49 GAA and an. 899 save percentage over 33 appearances. He probably won't keep getting wins at this rate, but Blackwood can provide some steady ratios in favorable matchups.

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  • Sharks' Mackenzie Blackwood: Defending cage versus Flames

    Blackwood will be in goal on the road against Calgary on Thursday, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

    Blackwood takes the second night of the back-to-back after Kaapo Kahkonen gave up just one goal on 39 shots versus Winnipeg on Wednesday. For his part, Blackwood returns to the crease coming off a 32-save shutout performance against the Kraken on Jan. 30. Looking ahead to the rest of the campaign, Blackwood could see the bulk of the workload for San Jose.

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  • Sharks' Mackenzie Blackwood: Earns first shutout of season

    Blackwood posted a 32-save shutout in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Kraken.

    Blackwood has won his last three outings, and Tuesday's effort was arguably his best of the campaign. The Kraken controlled the pace for the first two periods, but the third tilted in the Sharks' favor. Blackwood improved to 8-17-3 on the year with a 3.51 GAA and an .899 save percentage through 32 contests. This was his first shutout since the 2021-22 campaign. The 27-year-old will likely be on the bench Wednesday, allowing Kaapo Kahkonen to start versus the Ducks.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-4, 225 lbs
Birthplace: Thunder Bay, ON
Age: 27
Experience: 5
Shoots: Left