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Avalanche Activate Mackenzie Blackwood, Reassign Trent Miner

Blackwood's return restores Colorado's top goaltending tandem before Friday's home game.

Overview

  • The 29-year-old rejoined full practice after being on injured reserve since Jan. 2.
  • He last appeared Dec. 31 in a 6-1 win over St. Louis and has missed six games.
  • Before the absence, he went 13-1-1 with a .924 save percentage and a 2.07 GAA through 16 games.
  • Scott Wedgewood carried recent starts, while Trent Miner earned his first NHL win with a shutout before an OT loss to Toronto.
  • Colorado leads the Presidents’ Trophy race at 33-8-4 with 74 points and continues its homestand with Nashville visiting Friday.