Sharks' Mackenzie Blackwood: Set for preseason action

Blackwood will be between the pipes for Sunday's preseason matchup against the visiting Golden Knights, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Blackwood posted a 10-25-4 record with a 3.45 GAA and an .899 save percentage in 44 regular-season contests for the Sharks in 2023-24. With the No. 1 goaltender spot up for grabs in 2024-25, he will face competition for playing time from Yaroslav Askarov and Vitek Vanecek.