CALE MAKAR NEWS

Sixth fastest defender to 100 goals Makar scored two goals in a 6-3 win over Dallas on Saturday.

Impact The snipes included his 100th goal, and it came in his 362nd game. Makar is the sixth-fastest defenseman in NHL history to reach the milestone. Georges Boucher (223), Bobby Orr (299), Paul Coffey (300), Ray Bourque (329) and Denis Potvin (348) were the five fastest. On another note, Makar took a hard wrist shot off the inside of his left ankle during the game, and while he seemed to shake it off, he is likely to have some lingering issues. There's no padding where he took that shot.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Cale Makar, Artturi Lehkonen lead Avalanche past Stars Cale Makar shook off a puck to the skate to score twice, Artturi Lehkonen had two goals and two assists to tie a career high for points, and...

JANUARY 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lehkonen has 2 goals and 2 assists, Makar also scores 2 as Avalanche beat Stars 6-3

Artturi Lehkonen had two goals and two assists, Cale Makar also scored twice and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 6-3

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Produces assist Tuesday Makar registered an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers.

Impact Makar helped out on Parker Kelly's opening goal in the first period. This game wasn't all good for Makar -- he mishandled a pass that led to Sam Carrick tying the game on a shorthanded breakaway later in the opening frame. Makar has four points over seven outings in January, but his helper Tuesday snapped a season-worst four-game slump. He has a total of 50 points, which ranks him tied for first with the Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski. Makar has 20 power-play points, 134 shots on net, 71 blocked shots, 37 hits and a plus-13 rating over 45 appearances.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Devon Toews scores in overtime and Avalanche rally for 3-2 win over Rangers

Devon Toews scored 4:23 into overtime after Artturi Lehkonen tied the game late in regulation, and the Colorado Avalanche began a five-game homestand with a 3-2 win over the New Yo...

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

SIMMONS: Canadian hockey is fine - Hockey Canada is not The three best hockey players in the world -- Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar -- are all Canadian.

JANUARY 9 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Provides power-play helper Makar had a power-play assist, one shot on net, three blocks and one hit in Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss to Montreal.

Impact Colorado's big dogs combined for the team's lone goal. Makar picked up the secondary assist before Nathan MacKinnon set up Mikko Rantanen midway through the first period. Makar has points (two goals, two assists) in three consecutive outings. Both he and MacKinnon have heated up since the beginning of December, which coincided with the Avalanche's best stretch of the season. Makar has 17 points while MacKinnon has 22 over the last 15 games, during which the Avs are 11-4-0.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche bring win streak into game against the Canadiens

The Colorado Avalanche come into a matchup with the Montreal Canadiens as winners of six games in a row

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Injured Avs goalie Scott Wedgewood estimated week-to-week after play that drew Jared Bednar's wrath

Jared Bednar received some clarity from the league on why a whistle wasn’t blown to stop a play with his goaltender Scott Wedgewood hurt and down on the ice

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Scores twice Thursday Makar scored two goals in Thursday's 6-5 overtime win over the Sabres. He also had five shots, one hit, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating.

Impact Makar didn't find the back of the net in his last two games, but he bounced back in this one with a huge offensive output. That shouldn't be a surprise, however, as the 26-year-old is one of the most productive blueliners in the league -- and a strong candidate to win the James Norris Memorial Trophy. Makar is up to 48 points across 39 games this season, tallying 13 goals and 35 assists. He has 19 power-play points and three game-winning goals among his output.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Toews scores in overtime, Avalanche overcome 3-goal deficit to beat Sabres 6-5

Devon Toews scored 48 seconds into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche overcame a three-goal deficit to beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-5 on Thursday night and extend their winning strea...

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Snags helper in win Makar logged an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Jets.

Impact Makar saw a five-game point streak end Friday in Utah, but he quickly got back on the scoresheet. The 26-year-old concluded December with 14 points in 13 games as well as a plus-13 rating. He's up to 11 goals, 35 helpers, 19 power-play points, 120 shots on net, 53 blocked shots, 32 hits and a plus-11 rating through 38 appearances this season.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Chychrun scores his 11th goal of the season as the Capitals beat the Bruins 3-1

Jakob Chychrun scored his 11th goal of the season to tie for the most among NHL defensemen, and the Washington Capitals beat the Boston Bruins 3-1

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • Associated Press

Avalanche take win streak into matchup with the Utah Hockey Club

The Colorado Avalanche will attempt to keep their three-game win streak alive when they visit the Utah Hockey Club

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Makar, Nylander, Laine are named NHL's three stars of the week NEW YORK - Colorado Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar, Toronto Maple Leafs winger William Nylander and Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine...

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • THESTAR.COM

Racks up three points in win Makar scored a power-play goal on seven shots, dished two assists, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.

Impact Makar opened the scoring at 10:05 of the first period and helped out on two of Joel Kiviranta's three tallies in the game. This was Makar's third multi-point effort in a row and his third three-point performance this season. The superstar defenseman has two goals and seven assists during a five-game point streak. For the season, he's at 11 goals, 34 helpers, 19 power-play points, 114 shots on net, 51 blocked shots, 30 hits and a plus-7 rating through 36 appearances.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kiviranta records hat trick, MacKinnon notches 2 assists as Avalanche beat Kraken 5-2

Joel Kiviranta scored three goals, including twice into an empty net, Nathan MacKinnon notched his third straight two-assist game and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken...

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Kraken bring 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Avalanche

The Seattle Kraken head into the matchup with the Colorado Avalanche as losers of four in a row

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Pair of points in Friday's win Makar scored a power-play goal on seven shots, added an assist, blocked three shots and went plus-3 in Friday's 4-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Makar ended a six-game goal drought with what ended up being the game-winner. He has multiple points in back-to-back contests and a total of two goals and eight assists over 10 appearances in December. The superstar defenseman continues to play at an elite level with 10 goals, 42 points (18 on the power play), 107 shots on net, 49 blocked shots, 30 hits and a plus-5 rating through 35 outings.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makar, Avalanche continue special teams success in 4-2 win over Ducks

Cale Makar had a power-play goal and an assist, Parker Kelly scored short-handed and the Colorado Avalanche capitalized on special teams to get a 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Helps out twice on power play Makar notched a pair of power-play assists, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Makar has a goal and seven assists over nine outings in December, with just two of those being multi-point efforts this month. The 26-year-old defenseman had a hand in tallies by Valeri Nichushkin and Mikko Rantanen. Makar is up to 40 points (17 on the power play), 100 shots on net, 46 blocked shots, 29 hits and a plus-2 rating over 34 appearances. He may not match last year's 90-point effort, but he should be among the top-scoring blueliners all season.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kiviranta scores twice in 3rd, Blackwood gets win over former team as Avalanche beat Sharks 4-2

Joel Kiviranta scored twice in the third period, Mackenzie Blackwood made 32 saves against his former team and the Colorado Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

"These guys are awful": When Nathan MacKinnon dissed AJHL players after being underwhelmed by Avalanche drafting Cale Makar with #4 in 2017 NHL draft Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar have formed a formidable duo for the Colorado Avalanche over the last few years.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

San Jose and Colorado face off in Western Conference action

The San Jose Sharks face the Colorado Avalanche in Western Conference action

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Credited with assist Monday Makar delivered an assist in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Makar participated in the build-up of the team's lone goal, courtesy of Valeri Nichushkin with 46 seconds left in the third period, meaning the defenseman has cracked the scoresheet in three of Colorado's last four games. Even though Makar hasn't scored since lightning the lamp in a 2-1 win over the Red Wings on Dec. 7, he remains productive on offense. He's up to 29 assists and 38 total points across 33 games in 2024-25, leading all defensemen in the NHL in that category.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE