CALE MAKAR NEWS

Breaks through with three points Makar scored an empty-net goal on six shots, dished two assists, blocked two shots and went plus-3 in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Stars in Game 6.

Impact Makar had been held off the scoresheet over the last three games, going minus-4 in that span. The defenseman made up for it with a big performance in a must-win Game 6. He set up tallies by Artturi Lehkonen and Martin Necas before adding an empty-netter late in the third period. Makar has five points, 25 shots, eight blocked shots, eight hits and an even plus-minus rating over six playoff outings. The Avalanche will need this version of Makar to show up again in Saturday's Game 7.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

MacKinnon gets credit for fluky go-ahead goal as Avs tie series with 7-4 win over Stars in Game 6

Nathan MacKinnon received credit for a go-ahead goal with 10:56 remaining after the puck bounced off the shoulder of a Dallas player and the Colorado Avalanche staved off eliminati...

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Cale Makar trying to get back on scoring track as Avalanche face elimination against Stars - The Boston Globe Makar has been held to no goals and two assists in a first-round series the Avalanche trail, 3-2.

APRIL 30 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

With season on the line, Cale Makar knows he has another gear he can hit Cale Makar knows the Avalanche will need him on top of his game with their season on the line against the Dallas Stars Thursday.

APRIL 30 • GAZETTE.COM

Canucks: Quinn Hughes a Norris Trophy finalist but can he win again? The NHL announced Quinn Hughes, Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche and Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets as Norris finalists

APRIL 29 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Cale Makar nominated for the Norris Trophy for fifth time in his career Cale Makar is a Norris Trophy finalist for the fifth straight season.

APRIL 29 • GAZETTE.COM

Cale Makar, Quinn Hughes, Zach Werenski named NHL Norris Trophy finalists — will Makar win his second? Makar's 30 goals, 62 assists and 90 points this season make him the favorite to win for the second time.

APRIL 29 • NYTIMES.COM

Landeskog stirs Cup memories for Avalanche vs. Stars, road has been good for Lightning and Panthers

Having captain Gabriel Landeskog back is certainly going to stir up some championship memories for the Colorado Avalanche

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Landeskog scores 1st goal in nearly 3 years, Avalanche even series with 4-0 win over Stars in Game 4

Colorado captain Gabriel Landeskog scored his first NHL goal in nearly three years, Logan O’Connor had a short-handed tally and the Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 4-0 in Game 4 to...

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog soaks in the moment after scoring 1st goal in nearly 3 years in Game 4

Colorado captain Gabriel Landeskog scored his first NHL goal in nearly three years in the second period of Game 4 against Dallas in a 4-0 win

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog returns to lineup for Game 3 after missing 3 years with knee injury

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog returned to the lineup and played his first NHL game in nearly three years Wednesday night in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars i...

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Blackwood is new in net for playoff-experienced Avalanche and seeks a 2-0 series lead over Stars

New Colorado goalie Mackenzie Blackwood is already having a big impact on the Avalanche in their eighth consecutive postseason

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Garners power-play assist Makar logged a power-play assist and two blocked shots in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Stars in Game 1.

Impact Makar set up Nathan MacKinnon's second-period tally, which stood as the game-winner. Those two players figure to be bellwethers for the Avalanche's fortunes in the playoffs, and they're off to a good start. Makar had momentum entering the postseason, earning 17 points over his previous 13 outings before taking rest in the last two games of the regular season. Overall, he had career highs in goals (30) and points (92) in 2024-25, while adding a plus-28 rating, 246 shots on net and 128 blocked shots over 80 appearances in the regular season.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan MacKinnon scores 2, assists on another as Avalanche open NHL playoffs with 5-1 win over Stars

Nathan MacKinnon had a part in both of Colorado’s strange goals in the second period before adding an empty-netter late as the Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 5-1 in the opener of...

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Who will win the Hart as MVP and the NHL's other top awards this season? Here are AP's predictions

There is no clear-cut favorite to take home the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, with Colorado's reigning winner Nathan MacKinnon, Tampa Bay winger Nikita Kucherov, Edmonton center Leon Dra...

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Participates in practice Makar (rest) participated in Wednesday's practice session, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports, indicating that he should be available for the start of the postseason.

Impact Makar sat out Colorado's final two regular-season games for rest purposes, but he should unsurprisingly be back in action for the start of the playoffs. He recorded points in 10 of his last 13 appearances of the regular season, recording six goals, 11 assists, 29 blocked shots, seven hits and a plus-5 rating while averaging 26:08 of ice time.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche's Cale Makar Earns NHLPA Recognition After Historic Season Cale Makar’s 30-goal season earned him his peers’ vote and validation as the best at what he does.

APRIL 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Avalanche Make Gabriel Landeskog Move Before NHL Playoffs Gabriel Landeskog reunited with Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar just days before Game 1.

APRIL 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

The Avalanche Are Gearing Up for a Tough Round One With that said, E. J. Hradek with NHL Network says sources tell him things for the Avalanche will get started on Saturday. It was an optiona...

APRIL 15 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Captain Gabriel Landeskog rejoins the Avalanche after 2-game minor-league rehab assignment

Gabriel Landeskog is rejoining the Colorado Avalanche after taking part in a two game minor-league rehab assignment

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Coyle has goal and 2 assists as Avalanche score 4 in 3rd period to beat Ducks 4-2

Charlie Coyle had a goal and two assists in Colorado’s four-goal third period, and the Avalanche rallied to beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-2

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Landeskog will play in 2nd straight game with AHL's Eagles as he bids to suit up for Avs in playoffs

Gabriel Landeskog and his surgically repaired knee — the one that’s caused him to miss nearly three years — are taking another big step forward by playing in a second straight game...

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and other Avalanche superstars attend Gabriel Landeskog's emotional AHL homecoming after 3 years Gabriel Landeskog returned to professional hockey after three years, suiting up for the Colorado Eagles in the AHL. The game was held in Lov...

APRIL 12 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Hurricanes' Top Prospect Called 'Russian Cale Makar' Before NHL Debut Paul Bissonnette’s bold comp adds fuel to the hype around Carolina’s new blue line weapon.

APRIL 12 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM