Former New Jersey Devils goalie Mackenzie Blackwood was traded to the Colorado Avalanche by the San Jose Sharks earlier this season, significantly benefiting the Avalanche as he recorded a 22-12-3 record with a 2.33 goals-against average and a .913 save percentage in 37 games. His strong performance earned him a five-year, $26.25 million contract extension, and he excelled in Game 1 of the playoffs against the Dallas Stars, saving 23 of 24 shots in a 5-1 victory. Blackwood was originally drafted by the Devils in 2015, where he played five seasons before being traded.
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