Blackwood is new in net for playoff-experienced Avalanche and seeks a 2-0 series lead over Stars
- The Avalanche defeated the Stars 5-1 in Game 1 of their playoff series on April 19, 2025, in Dallas.
- The Avalanche, in their eighth straight postseason, boast a roster with significant playoff experience.
- Colorado's Artturi Lehkonen scored first, and Nathan MacKinnon contributed two goals and an assist to the Avalanche victory.
- Blackwood said it was "pretty special" to make his first NHL playoff start after 252 regular season games.
- Blackwood made 23 saves, allowing only one goal to Roope Hintz, giving Colorado a 1-0 series lead.
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Avalanche and Stars tied 1-1 heading into game 3
Dallas Stars (50-26-6, in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (49-29-4, in the Central Division) Denver; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Avalanche -167, Stars +140; over/under is 6.
Blackwood is new in net for playoff-experienced Avalanche and seeks a 2-0 series lead over Stars
DALLAS (AP) — Mackenzie Blackwood is already fitting right in with these Colorado Avalanche in their eighth consecutive postseason, and a roster filled with playoff experience that includes 10 players who were part of their Stanley Cup title three years…
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