Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (39) defends against a shot by San Jose Sharks center Will Smith (2) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood prepares for the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Seattle Kraken, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)