Blackwood picked a great time to have his best game of the young season Saturday night. The Colorado Avalanche struggled at times in front of him, but Blackwood was outstanding with 35 saves in a 3-0 victory against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena.

Wedgewood has emerged as the lead netminder out of the two. Through 17 starts, he’s won a league-high 13 games and has a 2.09 goals-against average (GAA). It’s by far the best start to a campaign he’s had in his career.

MacKenzie Blackwood made 35 saves to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-0 victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday night.

Mackenzie Blackwood acknowledged Jared Bednar’s postgame critique of his performance in Thursday’s 6–3 win over the Buffalo Sabres — and agreed with it.

DENVER — Coach Jared Bednar issued a challenge to Mackenzie Blackwood following Thursday's 6-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabers.

Blackwood will make only his fourth start of the season, as Scott Wedgewood's outstanding play between the pipes has relegated Blackwood to a backup role. Blackwood is 2-0-1 with a 3.28 GAA and a weak .870 save percentage this season. He could get a break Saturday, as the Predators are 31st in NHL scoring, averaging 2.40 goals per game.

When the Colorado Avalanche turned over their goaltenders last November, Scott Wedgewood was acquired to be a solid backup to Mackenzie Blackwood. Wedgewood hasn't played like a backup, and he has given head coach Jared Bednar a good problem to have -- deciding which goalie to start.