Avalanche’s goalie hierarchy is becoming increasingly clear

Nestor Quixtan of Mile High Sticking argues that the Colorado Avalanche have established a clear goaltending hierarchy with MacKenzie Blackwood serving as the primary starter. Despite early struggles and comments from head coach Jared Bednar regarding timely saves, Blackwood secured back-to-back victories over the Dallas Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins, bringing his record to four wins in six starts with a 2.86 GAA and an .891 save percentage.

Quixtan notes that backup netminder Scott Wedgewood has provided dependable depth, posting a 1-0-0 record across two starts with a 2.40 GAA and a .902 save percentage. The writer highlights that Blackwood’s long-term contract, which carries three additional years after this season compared to Wedgewood’s impending unrestricted free agency, reinforces Blackwood’s position as the clear number-one goaltender for Colorado.