Avalanche's Cale Makar: Contributes two assists vs. Seattle
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Makar, who returned from a one-game suspension, notched two assists in a 4-1 victory over Seattle in Game 6 on Friday.
Makar has a goal and five points in five playoff outings this year. He helped out on both of Artturi Lehkonen's tallies in his return. Makar logged a series-high 26:53 of ice time Friday, including 7:06 with the man advantage. It's likely Colorado will continue to lean heavily on the 24-year-old defenseman in Game 7 on Sunday.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Eligible to play Friday
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Makar has served his one-game ban and will be available for Game 6 against the Kraken on Friday.
Makar has recorded one goal, two assists and 12 shots through four postseason appearances and will be needed for a must-win Game 6 matchup. The blueliner figures to immediately return to the Avs' top pairing in addition to linking up with the No. 1 power-play unit.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Receives one-game suspension
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Makar was handed a one-game suspension by the NHL Department of Player Safety on Tuesday for interference against Seattle's Jared McCann in Game 4 on Monday.
Makar was assessed a two-minute penalty on the play at the 8:24 mark of the first period in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to Seattle. He won't be eligible to play in Game 5 versus the Kraken on Wednesday. Makar has one goal and two assists in four games this postseason. He could be replaced in the lineup by blueliners Kurtis MacDermid or Brad Hunt, while Devon Toews will probably fill in on the top power-play unit.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Facing potential suspension
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Makar will have a hearing with the Department of Player Safety on Tuesday for interference on the Kraken's Jared McCann.
Makar should be expected to miss at least Game 5 against Seattle, though it certainly could be longer. Through the opening four games, the 24-year-old blueliner has recorded one goal, two assists and 12 shots while averaging 25:14 of ice time. Assuming Makar misses out Wednesday, Devon Toews figures to see the biggest uptick of ice time, including stepping into the No. 1 power-play role.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: One of each in win
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Makar scored a goal, dished a shorthanded assist, went plus-3, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Kraken in Game 3.
Makar stretched the Avalanche's lead to 3-1 in the second period. He'd also previously set up J.T. Compher's shorthanded marker in the opening frame. After a quiet start to the playoffs, Makar's now at three points, eight shots on net, eight hits, seven blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through three contests. The 24-year-old defenseman will continue to lead the way on the Avalanche's blue line.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Provides assist
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Makar logged an assist, four shots on goal, six hits, three blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Kraken in Game 2.
Makar had a shot tipped in by Artturi Lehkonen for the Avalanche's first goal. Prior to Thursday, Makar had gone three games without a point, and he missed seven contests in that span with a lower-body injury. He's still eating big minutes in the playoffs, and Makar will likely dictate the tempo from the back end as the Avalanche look to pull ahead in the series with Game 3 on Saturday.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Ready to play Tuesday
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Makar (lower body) will be in the lineup against the Kraken for Game 1 on Tuesday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Makar will return following a seven-game absence due to his lower-body issue. Prior to getting hurt, the blueliner notched five points in his previous five outings, including a pair of power-play helpers. With Makar back in the lineup, he should return to quarterbacking the No. 1 power-play unit and should offer elite fantasy value.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Should be back for playoffs
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Makar (lower body) should be ready for the start of the playoffs, but coach Jared Bednar isn't sure if the 24-year-old defender will play in any of the Avalanche's final three regular-season contests, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Although we likely won't see Makar again during the regular season, the outstanding defender should be ready to rock for Game 1 of the Avalanche's first-round playoff series. Makar's racked up 14 goals and 66 points through 60 contests this campaign.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Out indefinitely
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Makar (lower body) is out indefinitely, according to NHL.com.
Makar has missed the last two games and while he will travel to LA with the team to face the Kings on Saturday, he is not expected to play. Makar has 17 goals and 66 points in only 60 games, including five tallies and 25 assists on the power play.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Remains out Thursday
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Makar (lower body) isn't available for Thursday's game against San Jose, Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Makar also missed Tuesday's contest because of the injury. Avalanche coach Jared Bednar offered no timetable for his return, and he noted that the 24-year-old's existing lower-body injury is a new issue, separate from the one that caused Makar to miss two games from March 20-22. The star defenseman has 17 goals and 66 points in 60 outings this season.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Has lower-body injury
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Makar did not play Tuesday due to a lower-body injury, Meghan Angley of DNVR.com reports.
This provides more information after an initial report was unclear as to why Makar would not be available. Colorado clinched a playoff berth with a 4-3 win over the Sharks on Tuesday, so they could be careful with the Makar as the team prepares for the postseason.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Not playing Tuesday
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Makar (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday versus the Sharks, Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey reports.
No reason for Makar's absence has been provided yet, but he's had his share of injuries lately. Kurtis MacDermid will step into the lineup, while Bowen Byram can be expected to take on a larger role.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Adds two helpers in win
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Makar logged two assists and four shots on goal in Monday's 5-1 win over the Ducks.
Makar helped out on tallies by Nathan MacKinnon and Valeri Nichushkin in this contest. This was Makar's fifth multi-point effort over his last seven games, a span in which he has two goals and 12 assists. For the season, the superstar defenseman is up to 66 points (30 on the power play), 172 shots on net, 77 blocked shots and a plus-16 rating through 58 outings.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Leads Avalanche with three points
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Makar (lower body) scored the game-winning goal and provided two assists in the Avalanche's 3-1 victory over Arizona on Friday.
Makar missed Colorado's previous two games due to the injury. He logged 25:14 of ice time in his return, which is actually a touch lighter of a workload than usual, given that the defenseman entered Friday's action averaging 26:36 this season. The 24-year-old's recorded at least a point in each of his last nine appearances, recording four markers and 15 assists in that span. Overall in 2022-23, Makar has provided 17 goals and 64 points in 56 contests.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Back in action Friday
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Makar (lower body) will return to the lineup Friday versus Arizona, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Makar has missed the last two games with the injury. He was hot before the injury, scoring three times and 13 assists during his eight-game point streak. Makar has 16 goals and 45 assists in 55 games this season. He will return to the first power play, where he has five tallies and 23 assists.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Won't play against Pens
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Makar (lower body) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup with Pittsburgh but remains day-to-day, Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Makar will miss his second straight contest due to his lower-body problem, just the latest in a string of injuries that have hampered the blueliner this season. Despite playing in just 55 games this year, the 24-year-old Calgary native has still racked up 61 points, which trails only last season's 86-point performance. With Makar out, Bowen Byram figures to take his spot on the No. 1 power-play unit.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Ruled out Monday
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Makar suffered a lower-body injury against Detroit on Saturday and will be unavailable for Monday's matchup with Chicago, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.
Makar has been absolutely tearing it up of late with 16 points in his last nine contests, including seven power-play assists. With Makar on the shelf, Bowen Byram figures to link up with the No. 1 power-play unit while Kurtis MacDermid will suit up for the first time since March 7 versus the Sharks. Makar's next chance to play is Wednesday versus the Penguins.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Plays four third-period shifts
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Makar did not play over the final 11:43 of the third period in Saturday's 5-1 win over Detroit, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Makar played just four shifts (2:38) in the third period. The Avalanche were well in control of the game, up 5-1, so this could have been coach Jared Bednar giving a break to Makar, who averages 26:36 TOI/game. After he appeared to be in pain following an on-ice sequence, Makar retreated to the bench and remained there. Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports Makar was in the post-game room like normal and was told the defenseman is fine.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Three helpers in win
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Makar collected three assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Red Wings.
The blueliner had a hand in each of the Avalanche's first three goals on the afternoon. Makar has found the scoresheet in eight straight games, a stretch in which the 24-year-old has racked up three goals and 16 points, including seven power-play helpers.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Seven-game, 13-point streak
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Makar scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's 5-4 win over Ottawa.
Makar opened the game at 2:35 of the first period with a wrister from the top of the right face-off circle. He then dished to Valeri Nichushkin who put the Avs up 2-0 on the power play at 5:00 of the same frame. Makar is on a seven-game, 13-point scoring streak (three goals, 10 assists). Twenty-seven of his 58 points this season have come with the man advantage.
