Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar scored two goals as the team fought off elimination against the Stars with a 5-3 victory on Wednesday. He tied the game at two in the second period with a power-play goal and produced the eventual game-winner during even-strength play in the third. Makar is now the first defenseman in franchise history to score multiple game-winning goals in elimination situations. The two goals are Makar's first points in four games. Despite the quiet spell, Makar remains among the top scorers in the playoffs with 14 points (five goals, nine assists) through 10 games.
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar led the team to a come-from-behind 4-3 overtime victory in Game 1 of their second-round series against the Dallas Stars. The Avalanche were down 3-0 heading into the second period of this one, but they stormed back with four straight goals to take it in overtime. Makar was at the forefront, posting a goal midway through the second to put the game within reach and assisting on the first and third Avalanche goals. After posting 90 points in the regular season, Makar has somehow outpaced that so far in the playoffs with nine points (two goals, seven assists) in six games.
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar finished Tuesday's 5-2 Game 2 win over Winnipeg with two assists. The Avalanche fell behind twice in the game, but Makar's playmaking helped the team even up the series. Playing only in his sixth postseason campaign, Makar already boasts the fifth-most multi-point playoff games among active defensemen with 15. He's had a fantastic start to action in 2024 with five points (one goal, four assists) in two games, which puts him tied with Edmonton's Connor McDavid at the top of the postseason scoring charts.
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is a game-time decision for Saturday's contest against the Edmonton Oilers. The all-world blueliner is dealing with an illness, as is teammate Miles Wood. "We're hopeful," Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said. "Both those guys are under the weather. It's kind of rolling through our team right now, and some other teams. But we're hopeful that giving them a rest here this morning that both of those guys will be (playing)." Makar is enjoying another Norris Trophy-caliber season, recording 17 goals and 63 points on 188 shots and 115 blocked shots across 62 games, averaging 24:56 of ice time per game in the process. The Avs sit second in the Central Division with a 42-20-5 record.
Cale Makar Celebrates First Hat Trick During Four-Point Night
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar scored his first career hat trick and added an assist as the team picked apart Detroit 7-2 on Wednesday. Makar posted two points on the power play. It's his fourth career four-point outing with the Avalanche, which puts him tied with Sandis Ozolinsh for most among defensemen in franchise history. Makar had an ugly seven-game dry spell last month, but he's hit form again in impressive style, posting three multi-point outings in four games. The scoring surge has pushed him to 70 points for the year, with 17 goals and 53 assists registered across 59 contests.
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's clash with the Senators. A lower-body injury has kept Makar out of action for three games, but it looks like he could be back on Thursday. It's been business as usual for Makar in 2023-24 as one of the premier blue-liners in the league, as he's bagged 37 points (eight goals, 29 assists) across 27 outings. Despite missing some time, Makar remains the second-highest scoring defenseman in the league, behind only Vancouver's Quinn Hughes (41). His return is set to bump Devon Toews down from the first power-play unit.
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (lower body) didn't skate Tuesday morning and will be out against the Chicago Blackhawks. This will be the third game Makar has missed with what was called a "nagging" lower-body injury. Although it doesn't sound serious, the Avs have taken a cautious approach with their stud blueliner. Makar has 37 points (eight goals, 29 assists) in 27 games this season as he roars toward another potential Norris trophy campaign. His next chance to return will be Thursday against Ottawa.
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (lower body) won't play against the Kings on Sunday. He was injured in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to Anaheim and will skip his first game of the season. Makar went without a point on Saturday, but he has been back to his best lately and is tied with Vancouver's Quinn Hughes for most points by a defenseman. In 23 outings, Makar has amassed seven goals and 27 assists. He also leads all Colorado skaters with 24:27 of ice time, meaning the rest of the blue line will need to put in quite a few extra shifts to compensate for the loss of Makar. Sam Malinski will replace him in the lineup.
Cale Makar Posts Third Consecutive Three-Assist Game
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar extended his streak of three-assist games in Monday's 4-3 loss against the Predators. Makar has been on a tear on the offensive end, with the defenseman collecting nine assists over the previous three games and a total of 18 points through nine games in November. On the season, Makar has totaled four goals and 27 points through 17 games to rank first on the Avalanche in points and second among NHL defensemen behind only Quinn Hughes of the Canucks. Makar became the fastest defenseman in NHL history to reach the 200-assist milestone, and the 25-year-old is one of the best players across all fantasy formats.
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar extended his point streak to five games with three assists Wednesday night in an 8-2 win over the Ducks. He had two helpers during even-strength play and one on the power play. His current scoring streak also started with a three-point effort, so Makar has been on fire lately. Through seven November performances, he already boasts 12 points. The scoring surge has pushed Makar to 21 points for the year. In 15 outings, he's scored four times while delivering 17 assists. Vancouver's Quinn Hughes (20) and Elias Pettersson (19) are the only players in the league with more helpers than Makar.
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar produced two assists as the team bounced back from back-to-back 4-0 defeats with a 4-1 win over St. Louis Wednesday night. After skipping Tuesday's practice with an undisclosed injury, Makar had no trouble logging over 25 minutes of ice time in the game and posted assists on goals from Mikko Rantanen and Artturi Lehkonen, with his first helper coming on the power play. The two-time All-Star reached 11 points (three goals, eight assists) for the season, which has him tied for the top spot among all defensemen.
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (undisclosed) didn't participate in Tuesday's practice. He is reportedly "banged up" following the team's 4-0 loss on Sunday versus Buffalo. The Avalanche return to action Wednesday night against St. Louis, and there is hope Makar won't be kept out of the lineup, with Colorado head coach Jared Bednar saying Tuesday that at least one of Makar and Bowen Byram (undisclosed), who also missed the practice session, should be available. Makar has gone pointless in back-to-back games as the team as a whole has been shut out in consecutive outings, but it's still been a fine start to the season for the 2022 Norris Trophy winner. Makar has notched nine points (three goals, five assists) in eight outings.
Cale Makar Joins Avalanche Practice In Regular Jersey
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (lower body) took part in practice for the first time in training camp on Friday wearing a regular jersey. The team now also hopes to get him into some preseason action before the 2023-24 campaign starts on Oct. 11 with a trip to Los Angeles. Makar's return to health is great news for the Avalanche. However, the blue line had another absentee on Friday, as Bowen Byram sat out practice with an illness.
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (undisclosed) isn't available for the start of training camp. The team considers him day-to-day and hopes he will be ready to go early next week. Makar is a vital cog for the Avalanche, and it looks like they will have him available for the start of the regular season. Injury troubles robbed Makar of 22 games last term, but he still put up an impressive 66 points. The young star should easily get close to 90 points in 2023-24 if he doesn't run into any health issues.
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar contributed two assists in Friday's Game 6 victory over the Kraken. Last year's playoff MVP returned to action after serving a one-game suspension, and he put in a big shift, leading all skaters with 26:53 of ice time. Both of Makar's assists came on goals by Artturi Lehkonen. He had four shots on goal himself and recorded one block and one hit while finishing with a plus-three rating. Makar was once again paired with Devon Toews, who also registered two assists in the contest. The two are set to play a massive part in Sunday's Game 7 as well.
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar has been suspended for one game for his actions in Game 4 against Seattle. He was called for an interference penalty in Monday's game after he caught Seattle's Jared McCann along the boards with a late hit. The Kraken's top regular-season scorer needed medical attention on the ice following the incident and couldn't continue the game. The suspension will keep Makar out from Wednesday's Game 5 of the series. His absence will definitely hurt the team, but it's also been confirmed that McCann will be out of the contest, so these things even themselves out a bit. Devon Toews recently filled in for Makar on the first power-play unit when he was injured, while Bowen Byram is also set for a bigger role Wednesday.
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar finished with a goal and an assist in Saturday's 6-4 victory against the Kraken in Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round series. Makar picked up an assist on forward J.T. Compher's short-handed first period goal, and later scored his first goal of the series to extend the Avalanche lead to two at the time. Makar has collected three points through the first three games of the series, and the dynamic defenseman has a history of contributing in a big way in the playoffs as he totaled eight goals and 29 points through 20 games on the way to becoming the Stanley Cup champions last season.
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (lower body) will return to the lineup for Game 1 Tuesday against Seattle. He will be back after missing the final seven regular-season games with a lower-body injury. The talented rearguard also lost some time due to a concussion during the season half of the season, but he was spectacular when he played, tallying 21 points across his final 13 games. For the season overall, Makar had 17 goals and 66 points across 60 games. He had an incredible postseason campaign a year ago with 29 points in 20 outings, and judging by his recent form, Makar looks ready to replicate his Conn Smythe Trophy-winning form.
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (lower body) is considered day-to-day by head coach Jared Bednar. The star rearguard doesn't have a timeline for his return, but it looks like the team isn't overly concerned about him and Makar should be back soon. He's been out for the last two games but has joined the team for a two-game road trip in California for the weekend. The Avalanche will then have three more games coming up next week to close out the regular season. If Makar can't make it back for any of the games, he will end his fourth year in the league with 17 goals and 49 assists in 60 games.
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (lower body) will miss a second consecutive game Thursday against San Jose. The star blue-liner has been troubled by health issues throughout the second half of the season and currently needs some time off to recover from a lower-body issue. Despite him missing 16 games already this season, Makar is still in the top ten in defensemen scoring with 66 points in 60 games. 17 goals put him fifth among all rearguards. Samuel Girard skates on the first defensive pairing in Makar's absence, while Devon Toews has moved to the top power-play unit.
