St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko attacks the net from behind on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, as Colorado Avalanche goalie Mackenzie Blackwood fends him off in the first period of

Artturi Lehkonen, Casey Mittelstadt and Logan O’Connor added goals to help the Avalanche snap a two-game skid.

Nathan MacKinnon had two power-play goals and an assist, Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 22 shots against his former team and the Colorado Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on Wednesday night. Artturi Lehkonen,

DENVER, CO - For a second time this season, the Devils were bested by a former goaltender in a Colorado Avalanche uniform. On Wednesday night, former Devil Mackenzie Blackwood made 22 saves as Colorado defeated the Devils 5-1.

No one loves playing the New Jersey Devils more than Mackenzie Blackwood. In their last meeting with Blackwood, the ex-Devils goaltender was still a member of the San Jose Sharks.

Valeri Nichushkin is going to return Wednesday night against the New Jersey Devils. He’s been out since Dec. 31 with a lower-body injury. He’s expected to start on the second line and the second power-play unit.

Regardless of Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar's decision Wednesday night, the New Jersey Devils were going to see a familiar face in the opposing net.

The Devils (32-21-6) are set to face the Avalanche (33-24-2) on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Ball Arena in Denver. The game is scheduled to begin at 9:30 PM ET and will be broadcast on ESPN+.