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Rapid Reaction: Makar Shows Why He’s The Best

If you’re the opposition and you see Cale Makar dancing at the offensive blueline early in the game, you have to know you’re toast, right? The Dallas Stars and Jake Oettinger held Makar at bay for as long as they could, but some nights, he is inevitable.

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Cale Makar, Avs down Stars in Game 5, extend series

Defenseman Cale Makar scored two goals on Wednesday, helping the visiting Colorado Avalanche stave off elimination with a 5-3 victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal series.

Cale Makar News / The Hockey Writers / 24 minutes ago

Makar Scores Twice to Lead the Avalanche Past the Stars in Game 5

The Colorado Avalanche got two goals from Cale Makar to take Game 5 from the Dallas Stars and fend off elimination in their NHL playoff series. The Stars will take a 3-2 lead when the two teams head back to Colorado for Game 6 of their series on Friday, May 17.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / 59 minutes ago

Stanley Cup Playoffs Day 26: Makar’s two-goal game lets Avs live another day with 5-3 win

It was Game 5 for the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night, and this was the first of three opportunities for the Stars to eliminate the Avs and move on to the Western Conference Finals, although they’d have to do it without Roope Hintz in the lineup.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 13 hours ago

Stanley Cup playoffs: Here is the talk of the Western Conference

Stanley Cup playoffs: Who, what everyone is talking about in the Western Conference

There is great hockey happening out in the Western Conference that can't be ignored.

Three takeaways as Bruins force Game 6 to keep season alive

Oilers use late heroics to tie Canucks at two games each

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Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / May 14

Avalanche Game Four Plus/Minus: A No Show, Makar Mistakes

It’s time for playoff plus/minus! As with every game, you take the good with the bad, so time to take a look at the pluses and the minuses in Game Four against the Dallas Stars for the Colorado Avalanche.

Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / May 13

NHL bets: Point props lead the way for tonight's postseason play

We have a close-out game in New York and basically a must-win game in Colorado headlining tonight's playoff NHL action. We're drawn to the home teams leading the scoring charge this evening.

Avalanche hope to rediscover offense in Game 4 vs. Stars

NHL best bets: Hurricanes vs. Rangers Game 5 odds, preview, prediction for Mon. 5/13

NHL News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Stars continue road dominance with Game 3 win over Avalanche

The Dallas Stars had more wins on the road than any other team in the Western Conference during the regular season. On Saturday night, they proved why they're so tough away from home.

Hurricanes keep season alive, edge Rangers in Game 4

Hurricanes' power play finally comes through with season on the line

Connor McDavid's playmaking will be key in Game 3 vs. Canucks

Panthers looking to take control of series in Game 4 vs. Bruins

Controversial coach remains ineligible despite NHL interest

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / May 7

Stars vs. Avalanche second-round playoff series preview

We folks here at Last Word provide all the latest and greatest from the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Now is time for our preview and prediction of the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars second round series.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

Cale Makar Deserves to Win His Second Norris Trophy

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar was recently announced as a finalist for the James Norris Memorial Trophy, awarded every season “to the defense

NHL News / Chicago Hockey Now / May 2

Blackhawks News: Norris Trophy Nominees; Oilers Advance

The NHL announced its nominees for the Norris Trophy on Wednesday afternoon. The players named are Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche, Quinn Hughes of the Vancouver Canucks, and Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators.

Colorado Avalanche News / Inside The Rink / May 1

Cale Makar: James Norris Memorial Trophy Finalist

The NHL announced on Wednesday, May 1st, the three finalists for the 2023-24 James Norris Memorial Trophy award – Quinn Hughes of the Vancouver Canucks, Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators, and Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / May 1

Avalanche D Cale Makar among Norris Trophy finalists

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar was named a Norris Trophy finalist for the fourth time in his career on Wednesday. Makar, who won the award in 2021-22, finished second in the previous campaign and third last season.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / May 1

Cale Makar Named Finalist For Norris Trophy

For the fourth straight season, Cale Makar will be a finalist for the Norris Trophy. Not a bad way to start your career. On Wednesday, Makar was named as one of the three finalists for the award, which is given annually to the top defenseman in the NHL.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 1

NHL announces 2024 Norris Trophy finalists

The NHL announced the three finalists for the Norris Trophy on Wednesday.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / April 28

Cale Makar sparks Avalanche to go up 3-1 in series vs. Jets

Valeri Nichushkin got the hat trick on Sunday but Cale Makar was the difference for the Colorado Avalanche.

Watch: Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen stays hot vs. Jets

Jets D Brenden Dillon ruled out of Game 4 vs. Avalanche

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Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / April 21

Avalanche’s Cale Makar breaks franchise record for most playoff points by a defenseman

During the first period of Game 1 between the Colorado Avalanche and Winnipeg Jets, defenseman Cale Makar assisted on Nathan MacKinnon’s goal, making franchise history.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / March 7

Superman Is Back: Cale Makar Records First Career Hat Trick

Is Cale Makar injured? Should the Colorado Avalanche rest him down the stretch? On Wednesday night, Makar, who told reporters on Monday that there’s nothing wrong with him health-wise, sent a message to everyone with his play.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / February 6

Cale Makar and Devon Toews bring infectious professionalism to Colorado Avalanche

Cale Makar and Devon Toews have become arguably the best defensive pairing in the entire National Hockey League – and no, that is not by coincidence.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 19

Report updates statuses of Avalanche's Cale Makar, Andrew Cogliano

As the Colorado Avalanche are set to take on the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday, the team will still be without defenseman Cale Makar and forward Andrew Cogliano.

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The '2000-01 Colorado Avalanche' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 30

What the Colorado Avalanche are thankful for in 2023-24

It's difficult to imagine a successful Avalanche team without Cale Makar on the blue line. What else has gone well in what could improve for the Avalanche?

Colorado Avalanche 2023-24 quarter-season review

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The '2000-01 Colorado Avalanche' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / August 14