Can Mackenzie Blackwood’s debut with the Colorado Avalanche redefine their season? With a stunning 37-save performance against the Nashville Predators, Blackwood’s impact is already making waves in the NHL. Dive into the latest analysis of the Colorado Avalanche’s recent games, where Nathan MacKinnon’s three-point night and Artturi Lehkonen’s crucial goals are under the spotlight. We break down the Avalanche’s strategic edge over the Vancouver Canucks, emphasizing the team’s speed advantage.
Explore how these key players and their performances are shaping the Avalanche’s path forward. With insights into the team’s evolving dynamics and a unique “Soundcheck” segment featuring music picks that capture the essence of the games, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the Avalanche’s journey.
Tune in to discover how the Colorado Avalanche are positioning themselves for success and what lies ahead in their quest for victory.
0:00 Intro
1:45 Chris Catches Attitude in Disney World
5:50 Mackenzie Blackwood’s Debut
10:57 Goaltending Improvements
16:11 Avalanche vs. Predators Game Recap
28:00 Upcoming Game Against Vancouver
36:13 Soundcheck and Closing Remarks
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20 Comments
blacky was amazing his puck tracking and rebound control and 2nd save off rebounds were just yea amazing
Welcome back! Loved the first blackwood game…hoping that the team has recovered from the illness and is ready to dismantle the Canucks
Welcome back, Chris! Hopefully your vacation down here was fun and you enjoyed our (relatively calm and pleasant) weather and that the overlords who currently govern the Mouse didn’t swing you around by your ankles until every dime flew out of your pockets; used to work for the company and they’ve gotten awful of late re: trying to steal every cent from people…more than they did before, and that’s saying something.
Surely you noticed, but Mister VonDoom did a fantastic job holding down the fort while you were out and even during an exceptionally crazy week! Hey, welcome home. We have goalies now, woooo!
Hey, I know I give you guys a hard time on here but great job running Han Solo, Kyle. Welcome back, Chris.
The Team just plays different in front of the Wood Shed💪💪💪
Saw the highlights. Wow!
The socioeconomic status of Americans can be gauged by Disney World trips: those who have gone once, those who go every few years, and those with season passes 😁
I really wanted Georgie to succeed, and I hope he does better with a change of scenery. When he was on, he was great. He could probably have an outstanding career in the AHL. But it's eye-opening to see what a difference a bigger man in the net really makes. Blackwood is good at tracking and moving, but he also just has that advantage of physically filling the available shot space. This is exactly what the Avs need: someone who's pretty good, calm under pressure, reliably makes the saves he's supposed to make. I also get the feeling from what players have said – tactfully, nothing really overt, just a vibe – that Georgie simply wasn't a great personality fit.
Cant wait to see Blackwood's new helmet come in 💪
Point taken on Georgiev. Mac Blackwood is fleet-footed. Thus, soundcheck: Fleetwood Mac / Hypnotized
After just 1 game it way, way too early to judge Blackwood. Let’s see when facing the top teams. In that game, the defense did not such a good job as Blackwood got too many shots on goal.
I was a little upset about the moves when it first happened (Im still not sure its cup level tending and we got older loosing Juice) but yeah, they both look more calm in net. Im not holding my breath a puck from the dots is gonna flutter in.
Heard Vancouver had the flu bug. Hoping our guys are doing better too! Go AVS Go!
Welcome back Chris!
I feel like We are buzzing right now, even with the virus going through the team. Hopefully everybody is healthy and past all that. If so, I feel like tonight could be a really good game for us!
Blackwood needs to be Log. What rolls down stairs, alone or in pairs, rolls over your neighbor's dog? Fits on your back, great for a snack? Its Log, Log, Log! Its Log, its Log, its big, its heavy, its wood! Its Log, its Log, its better than bad: its good!
I have a similar story with a Red Wings fan…. When I was living in Kansas City Metro, a friend of mine was having an open house at the martial arts studio where he was training. He invited me and my family and we went to check it out. As we are walking in and being introduced to the owner, the owner of this martial arts place pointed to my shirt and said it'll be the last time I'm allowed to wear this shirt or any like it to his studio or I'll be tossed out. I looked down and realized I happened to be wearing an Avs polo. I looked at him in disbelief and without missing a beat, he said that he personally knows Darren McCarty as he is his best friend…no Avs gear in his martial arts studio.
Mr. Von Doom did an admirable job while you were out Chris…but its great to have the band back together. Keep up the good work fellas.
Ok, am I the only person that thinks Blackwood looks and sounds a little like Patrick Roy, he just resembles him guys, watch the interview, anyone? Also Chris its nice to have you back, of the ltir lol
You’re welcome – Sharks Fan 😂
Had a similar experience in the Star Wars Cantina at Disney World in 2022. My wife and daughter and I shared a table with a nice (we thought) family from St. Louis. I was wearing my "Stanley Cup Champions" hat. I asked if they were Blues fans. The dad acted pissy and asked if I was proud rooting for a dirty team that crippled their goalie. It was not a comfortable hour.
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Kyle did a great job keeping the show rolling but it is awesome to have Chris back!!