Blackwood Guards Avalanche Net Against Maple Leafs

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood will protect the home net against Toronto on Saturday, according to Mark Masters of TSN. The matchup will feature Blackwood starting after three appearances this season and comes as the Maple Leafs enter with a 2-2-1 record.

Blackwood has stopped 68 of 76 shots through his three outings this season, according to CBS Sports. The goaltender is coming off a 16-save performance in a 3-2 loss to Winnipeg on Wednesday.

The Avalanche netminder had won two consecutive games before the defeat against Winnipeg, according to CBS Sports. His recent stretch includes the three appearances that produced his current season save total.

Toronto has scored 14 goals across five games this campaign, according to CBS Sports. The Maple Leafs will face Colorado with a record of two wins, two losses and one overtime loss.

Blackwood's start against Toronto was confirmed by Mark Masters of TSN, as reported by CBS Sports. The game will mark another opportunity for the goaltender to add to his season totals for Colorado.