DENVER — Mackenzie Blackwood admittedly had a slow start to the Avalanche’s 6-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.
He didn’t have a terrible game, but he conceded two goals that usually wouldn’t have gotten past him. The issue he’s running into is a lack of playing time. And it’s not because of a lack of trust from the coaching staff.
“My body feels good, just need some minutes to get my mojo back, and every game I play, I feel a little bit better,” Blackwood said.
He’s only started three games since returning because the other goalie, Scott Wedgewood, is playing spectacular hockey for the Avs. How does Jared Bednar manage Blackwood’s minutes to get him back into a rhythm with Wedgewood having the best start of his career?
It’s easy for the coach. Bednar didn’t hesitate with how he’s going to handle it moving forward.
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