Mackenzie Blackwood — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Mackenzie Blackwood is an NHL goaltender for the Colorado Avalanche.
Player Overview
Mackenzie Blackwood is currently enjoying a strong season as the Colorado Avalanche's starting goaltender, posting a 23-10 record in 38 games with a 2.51 GAA and a .904 save percentage. His current GAR of 9.1 reflects his significant positive impact, building on a career that includes a dominant peak GAR of 22.1 in 2019-20.
Over his 8 seasons and 290 career appearances, Blackwood has accumulated 126 wins and 17 shutouts, with a career save percentage of .905 and 7.1 GSAx. His performance this season indicates he is a reliable presence in net for his team.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | Colorado Avalanche |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 225 lb |
| Draft | 2015 — Round 2, Pick 42 — NJD |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 23-10-2 | 90.4% | 2.51 | 4.5 | 3 | 10.1 | 1.82 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Mackenzie Blackwood ranks in the 72th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 38 | 23 | 10 | 90.4% | 2.51 | 4.5 | 10.1 |
| 2024-25 | 56 | 28 | 21 | 91.2% | 2.67 | 17.9 | 27.2 |
| 2023-24 | 44 | 10 | 25 | 89.9% | 3.45 | 0.7 | 9.0 |
| 2022-23 | 22 | 10 | 6 | 89.3% | 3.20 | -3.8 | -0.5 |
| 2021-22 | 25 | 9 | 10 | 89.2% | 3.39 | -7.5 | -3.1 |
| 2020-21 | 35 | 14 | 17 | 90.2% | 3.04 | -6.0 | 0.5 |
| 2019-20 | 47 | 22 | 14 | 91.5% | 2.77 | 12.1 | 20.8 |
| 2018-19 | 23 | 10 | 10 | 91.8% | 2.61 | 4.1 | 8.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Mackenzie Blackwood has been worth 10.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 72nd percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping +4.5 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 90.4% save percentage.
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 27.2 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mackenzie Blackwood's GAR this season?
Mackenzie Blackwood has been worth 10.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 72nd percentile of NHL players.
What is Mackenzie Blackwood's WAR this season?
Mackenzie Blackwood has been worth about 1.8 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 72nd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
What is Mackenzie Blackwood's GSAx this season?
Mackenzie Blackwood has saved +4.5 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Mackenzie Blackwood's goalie stats this season?
Mackenzie Blackwood has a 90.4% save percentage and a 2.51 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.
Is Mackenzie Blackwood a good goaltender?
By Hockey Alchemy's model Mackenzie Blackwood grades above average this season with 10.1 GAR, in the 72nd percentile among goaltenders. Goalie value is measured by goals saved above expected (GSAx).
What is Mackenzie Blackwood's career GAR?
Across 8 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Mackenzie Blackwood has accumulated 72.1 career GAR.