Category: Cale Makar
Avalanche score nine, defeat Kings with seventh straight win
Nathan MacKinnonDENVER -- Nathan MacKinnon had a hat trick and scored an NHL career-high five points to help the Colorado Avalanche win their seventh straight game, 9-3 against the Los Angeles Kings at Ball Arena on Wednesday.
Read moreThe Avalanche blue line is a bit crowded
Devon ToewsPhoto by Darcy Finley/NHLI via Getty Images What will the Avalanche do with the defensive pairings come playoff time? Is it getting crowded in here? Adding three or four solid defenders back to your roster heading into the playoffs is helpful, right? Well, If you are the Colo...
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Central Division* The Panthers continued their comeback ways, rallying from a multi-goal deficit to win for the eighth time in 2021-22 and third in their last four games. * Cale Makar tied Ray Bourque for the second-most assists in a season by an Avalanche/Nordiques defenseman before netting his third overtime w...
Read moreMakar scores OT winner for Avalanche with Jets' playoff hopes fading
AvalancheCale Makar scored 2:42 into overtime on the power play to lift the league-leading Colorado Avalanche to a 5-4 victory over the struggling Winnipeg Jets on Friday.
Read moreJets lose to Avalanche in OT, get point to gain ground in wild card race
Mark ScheifeleWINNIPEG -- Cale Makar scored a power-play goal 2:42 into overtime to give the Colorado Avalanche a 5-4 win against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre on Friday.
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Maurice “Rocket”* Cale Makar became the third defenseman in Avalanche/Nordiques history to reach the 50-assist mark in a season, while Colorado became the first team in 2021-22 to record 100 points. * Chris Kreider kept pace with Auston Matthews in the 2021-22 Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy race, Steven Stamkos...
Read moreNHL On Tap: Makar, Avalanche look to keep rolling against Wild
Philadelphia FlyersWelcome to the NHL On Tap. Three NHL.com writers will share what they are most looking forward to on the schedule each day. Today, their choices from the eight games Sunday.
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Leon Draisaitl* Cale Makar (24-49—73 in 61 GP) established an Avalanche/Nordiques record for most goals in a single season by a defenseman, surpassing Sandis Ozolinsh (23 in 1996-97). * Chris Kreider (44-17—61 in 65 GP) moved into a tie with Leon Draisaitl for second in the 2021-22 Maurice “Rocket” Richard Tro...
Read moreMakar sets Avalanche record for goals by defenseman in win against Flyers
Colorado AvalancheDENVER -- Cale Makar scored two goals to set a franchise record for the Colorado Avalanche in a 6-3 win against the Philadelphia Flyers at Ball Arena on Friday. Makar scored his 23rd and 24th goals to pass Sandis Ozolinsh for the single-season record for goals by an Avalanche/Quebec Nordiques defens...
Read moreRecap: Avalanche turn 51-shot effort into 6-3 win over Flyers
Colorado AvalanchePhoto by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Kurtis MacDermid also scored a goal on his birthday. A flurry of goals cascaded through this loose and entertaining match between the Colorado Avalanche and Philadelphia Flyers. Colorado would ultimately prevail in a 6-3 victory...
Read moreAvalanche turn a 51 shot effort into a 6-3 win over Flyers
AvalanchePhoto by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Kurtis MacDermid also scored a goal on his birthday. A flurry of goals cascaded through this loose and entertaining match between the Colorado Avalanche and Philadelphia Flyers. Colorado would ultimately prevail in a 6-3 victory...
Read moreMakar sets Avalanche record for goals by defenseman in win against Flyers
Philadelphia FlyersDENVER -- Cale Makar scored two goals to set a franchise record for the Colorado Avalanche in a 6-3 win against the Philadelphia Flyers at Ball Arena on Friday. Makar scored his 23rd and 24th goals to pass Sandis Ozolinsh for the single-season record for goals by an Avalanche/Quebec Nordiques defens...
Read moreGameday Open Thread: Avalanche vs. Flyers (7:00 p.m.)
Artturi LehkonenPhoto by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images It’s a Colorado Avalanche gameday! The Colorado Avalanche might get to beat up on one of the NHL’s worst this Friday night, as they host the Philadelphia Flyers, a team that is playing just its fourth without longtime captain Claude...
Read moreIs Cale Makar or Roman Josi the Norris Trophy favorite?
Victor HedmanPhoto by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Two star defensemen are going after one reward. The Norris Trophy race has changed a lot this season. In the early stages it was Cale Makar vs. Adam Fox again. As 2022 came around the Rangers continued to get shelled in expected g...
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Cale Makar* The Wild picked up Marc-Andre Fleury prior to the 2022 NHL Trade Deadline, but fellow acquisition Nicolas Deslauriers netted the game-winning goal in his debut with the club. * Filip Forsberg established a Predators franchise record for goals in a single season en route to posting his second car...
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