Nico Hischier Injury Update On Dec. 9, the Colorado Avalanche [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche/] acquired former New Jersey Devils [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/] goalie Mackenzie Blackwood from the San Jose Sharks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/latest-news/colorado-avalanche-acquire-former-new-jersey-devils-goaltender-mackenzie-blackwood-scott-wedgewood]. The move made a plethora of sense for the Avs, as they were having serious goaltending troubles. So far, the decision to bring in Blackwood has benefitted the Avalanche immensely, as the 28-year-old is thriving in Colorado. In 20 games since being traded to the Avalanche, Blackwood has a 12-6-2 record, a 2.04 goals-against average, and a .926 save percentage. This was after he had a 6-9-3 record, a .909 save percentage, and a 3.00 goals-against average in 19 games with San Jose before the move. Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjEyNjMzNDI0Mzg3NjQ3MTA0/usatsi_20427145-1.jpg] Yet, what's more encouraging about Blackwood's play is that he is only improving as the campaign rolls on. The former Devil has two shutouts in his last three appearances and had a .933 save percentage in his last start against the Vancouver Canucks on Feb. 4. Sometimes, a change of scenery benefits a player, and that has undoubtedly been the case for Blackwood with the Avalanche. In 152 games over five seasons with the Devils, Blackwood had a 65-57-18 record, a .906 save percentage, and a 2.97 goals-against average. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Google News [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjEyMTgxMTEyNTIzMzM1Mjk2/google-news.png] Google News Stay updated with the most interesting Bruins stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwluDfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] to never miss a story.
