Avs' Mackenzie Blackwood expected to make season debut vs. Sharks

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Mackenzie Blackwood likely will make his season debut for the Avalanche on Saturday when Colorado visits his former team, the San Jose Sharks.

The 28-year-old goaltender, returning from a lower-body injury, spent parts of two seasons with the Sharks before being dealt to the Avalanche on Dec. 9, 2024. He is 4-1-0 in five career appearances against San Jose with a 2.