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MacKenzie Blackwood shouldn’t shoulder blame for poor Avalanche D in loss to Maple Leafs

Colorado Avalanche goalie MacKenzie Blackwood can't take the blame for his team's total letdown effort on Saturday night.

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 2:49 AM
MacKenzie Blackwood shouldn’t shoulder blame for poor Avalanche D in loss to Maple Leafs
Key Things to Know
  • Mile High Sticking argues MacKenzie Blackwood should not be solely blamed for Colorado's loss to Toronto.
  • The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Saturday night at Ball Arena.
  • The Avalanche defense repeatedly failed to cover Maple Leafs skaters, leading to key goals by Easton Cowan and Auston Matthews.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Nestor Quixtan of Mile High Sticking argues that Colorado Avalanche goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood should not shoulder the sole blame for the team's 6-3 home loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. Quixtan emphasizes that the defeat was driven by major defensive breakdowns and an ineffective power play rather than goaltending faults alone.

The article highlights defensive coverage errors that led directly to Toronto goals by Easton Cowan and Auston Matthews. Additionally, Colorado struggled on special teams by finishing 0-for-5 on the power play, while Toronto converted two of four man-advantage opportunities against Jared Bednar's squad.

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