Avalanche Expected to Start Blackwood in Game 4 as Wild Try to Even 2-1 Series
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Updated · NHL.com · May 11
Avalanche Expected to Start Blackwood in Game 4 as Wild Try to Even 2-1 Series
12 articles · Updated · NHL.com · May 11
Game 4 is expected to bring a Colorado crease change, with the Avalanche turning to Blackwood against Minnesota in the Western Conference second round.
A 2-1 series edge gives Colorado a chance to seize control, while the Wild enter at home trying to level the matchup before it shifts again.
Kirill Kaprizov remains a focal point for Minnesota after helping drive Game 3, adding pressure on Blackwood if he gets the start.
Will the Avalanche's risky goalie swap be a genius move or a fatal playoff blunder?
Can Kaprizov carry the injury-depleted Wild past Colorado's new goaltender to tie the series?