Devils goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood participated in full practice with the team Tuesday afternoon and is expected to be able to play if needed Thursday night in Florida against the Panthers.
In fact, both he and head coach Lindy Ruff confirmed it, together.
When asked if Blackwood was available by the media, Ruff responded, "Yeah, he had a full practice day today," before turning to Blackwood, who was sitting in the same media room awaiting his own interview, and asking, "Are you available?"
To which Blackwood responded: "Yes."
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