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

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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Postgame: Avalanche Get Clobbered In Special Teams, Fall 6-3 to Maple LeafsColorado Hockey Now
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