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Blackwood is new in net for playoff-experienced Avalanche and seeks a 2-0 series lead over Stars

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Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (24) shoots against Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (39) during a first-round NHL hockey playoff game in Dallas, Saturday, April 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

(ASSOCIATED PRESS)

DALLAS (AP) — Mackenzie Blackwood is already fitting right in with these Colorado Avalanche in their eighth consecutive postseason, and a roster filled with playoff experience that includes 10 players who were part of their Stanley Cup title three years ago.

Even though the 28-year-old goalie has now played in all of one game in the NHL playoffs.