Makar scored a goal on three shots and blocked three shots in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Blackhawks.
Makar's tally at 18:21 of the second period was all the help Scott Wedgewood needed in the win. The 27-year-old Makar was held off the scoresheet Saturday versus the Predators to snap his six-game point streak, but he has yet to be silenced in consecutive games this year. The superstar blueliner has nine goals, 29 points, 62 shots on net, 40 blocked shots and a plus-22 rating through 22 appearances.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Puts up three points in win
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Makar scored twice on nine shots, added an assist, blocked four shots and went plus-3 in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.
Makar's point streak is up to six games, but this was his first multi-point effort since Nov. 9 versus the Canucks. The blueliner has picked up four goals and six assists during his streak. For the season, Makar is up to a stellar eight goals, 28 points, 58 shots on net, 36 blocked shots and a plus-20 rating through 20 appearances. Last year's 30-goal, 92-point regular season was the best of his career, but he's on pace to best those numbers at the quarter mark in 2025-26.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Deals pair of helpers
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Makar registered two assists, three shots on goal, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canucks.
Makar helped out on Nathan MacKinnon's opening tally and set up Gavin Brindley's goal on the rush in overtime. With four points over his last two games, Makar is cruising on offense. The superstar blueliner is up to 22 points (six goals, 16 helpers), 42 shots on net, 29 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating over 16 appearances this season.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Nets first two goals in romp
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Makar scored two goals on four shots, blocked two shots and went plus-3 in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Oilers.
Makar's goals came 1:06 apart in the first period, and that was ultimately all the Avalanche needed for this win. His seven-game point streak ended in Tuesday's win over the Lightning, but few opponents have been able to keep Makar quiet this season. The defenseman is up to six goals and 20 points over 15 contests, leading all NHL blueliners in both of those scoring categories. The 27-year-old has added 28 blocked shots, 39 shots on net, 10 hits and a plus-14 rating. While it would take good health and incredible consistency, Makar has the talent to push for a 100-point campaign.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Pots empty-netter Friday
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Makar scored an empty-net goal and added an assist in Friday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights.
Makar was coming off a four-assist performance the last time out, and the star defenseman continues to produce at an elite level for Colorado. This time, he participated in the build-up of the first goal just 41 seconds into the game and later closed out the scoring with an empty-netter at the 18:22 mark of the final frame. Makar has cracked the scoresheet in each of Colorado's last six games while tallying 10 points (two goals, eight assists) in that span.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Sets up four goals Tuesday
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Makar had four power-play assists in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Devils.
Makar became the first player in franchise history, either as the Avalanche or the Nordiques, to have three four-assist performances in his career as a member of the franchise. Makar is currently riding a five-game point streak, tallying one goal and seven helpers over that stretch. His 12 assists tie him for third in the league with William Nylander, behind only Nick Suzuki (14) and Evgeni Malkin (13).
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Opens scoring in overtime loss
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Makar scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Mammoth.
Makar's three goals this season have all come in the last four games, and he has a total of five points in that span. The superstar defenseman is at eight points, 20 shots, 12 blocks, seven hits, six PIM and a plus-9 rating through seven outings this season. Just two of those points have come with a man advantage, so it's possible he still has another level to get to as the campaign progresses.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Among NHL's best defenders ever
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Makar had a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-1 win over Columbus.
Makar fired a wrist shot through a screen from above the left circle midway through the second period to tie the score 1-1. It was Makar's 400th NHL game. He ranks third in points (435) and fifth in goals (118) among defensemen in NHL history through 400 games.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Records goal, assist versus Sabres
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Makar scored a goal on four shots and added an assist in a 3-1 victory over Buffalo on Monday.
Makar registered his second multi-point effort of the year, giving him one goal and four assists through the first four games. The reigning Norris Trophy winner looks ready to defend his title and figures to remain an elite-level fantasy option throughout the 2025-26 campaign.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Contributes two points in win
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Makar registered two assists, including one on the power play, and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Kings.
Makar set up the Avalanche's last two goals of the game, scored by Artturi Lehkonen and Martin Necas. The 26-year-old Makar wasn't able to find twine himself Tuesday, but he did so 30 times last year while adding 62 assists over 80 regular-season games. The reigning Norris Trophy winner offers elite offense from the back end and will look to keep his scoring pace high in 2025-26 as he tries for a third straight 90-point campaign.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Breaks through with three points
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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.
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.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Garners power-play assist
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Makar logged a power-play assist and two blocked shots in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Stars in Game 1.
Makar set up Nathan MacKinnon's second-period tally, which was the game-winner. They will likely 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 13 outings before resting 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.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Participates in practice
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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.
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.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Won't travel for final games
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Makar (rest) will not travel for the team's final two games, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports Friday.
As a result of the Avalanche's playoff position being set in stone, Makar is one of several players who will take the rest of the regular season off and won't travel for the remaining two games. It will be the first time that Makar will not play all year. He finishes his regular season with a career-high 92 points on 30 goals and 62 assists.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Gathers helper
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Makar notched an assist, two shots on goal, four blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Canucks.
Evan Rawal of The Denver Gazette reports Makar is open to taking rest during the last two games of the regular season, so fantasy managers should have a contingency plan in place. In any case, Makar's remained dynamic late in the season with six goals and 11 assists over his last 13 contests. He's at 30 goals and 92 points, both career highs, while adding 246 shots on net, 128 blocked shots, 51 hits and a plus-28 rating over 80 appearances. He hasn't missed a game yet this year, but Makar's familiar with the playoff grind, so he'll do whatever is necessary to set the Avalanche up for success in the postseason.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Sets career high in points, games
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Makar posted an assist, two shots on goal and four blocked shots in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Blues.
The helper was Makar's 91st point of the season, surpassing his previous career high of 90 from the 2023-24 campaign. He also skated in his 78th contest of the season, which is a personal best for a defenseman who's had more than his share of injuries early in his career. He's at 30 goals, 61 helpers, 243 shots on net, 123 blocked shots, 50 hits and a plus-31 rating in 2024-25, and he's earned three goals and four assists during his active four-game point streak.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Joins exclusive club Thursday
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Makar scored a power-play goal and added two even-strength assists in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jackets.
With his tally in the final minute of the second period, Makar became the ninth defenseman in NHL history with 30 or more goals in a season -- a list that includes Hall of Famers Paul Coffey, Bobby Orr, Denis Potvin and Ray Bourque. Makar is surging to wrap up the regular season, racking up six goals and 15 points in the last 10 games, and his next point will give him 91 on the campaign to establish a new career high.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Two points in comeback win
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Makar scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Blackhawks.
Makar has set a career high in goals with 29 after scoring to put the Avalanche on the board at 9:17 of the third period. He's also up to 87 points through 76 appearances, three points off his career high from last season. Makar has surged on offense with five goals and seven assists over his last nine contests. He's got a chance to join an elite group if he can find the twine once more this season. That would make him the ninth blueliner to record at least 30 goals in a single campaign.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Nets goal vs. Calgary
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Makar scored a goal and recorded four shots in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Flames.
Thanks to that marker, Makar has matched his previous career-best mark in goals with 28, a figure he also reached during the 2021-22 season. The star defenseman has recorded at least 85 points for the third time across his last four seasons, and his role as one of the most productive blueliners in the league is not under any question. He's approaching the end of the regular season on a strong note, racking up 10 points (four goals, six assists) over his last eight appearances.
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Supplies pair of helpers
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Makar logged two assists, including one on the power play, and blocked four shots in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Kings.
Makar has three goals and six assists over his last six outings. The 26-year-old defenseman continues to make the remarkable look routine while playing a massive role on the Avalanche's top pairing. For the season, he's contributed 27 goals, 57 helpers, 34 power-play points, 224 shots on net, 114 blocked shots and a plus-28 rating over 73 appearances.
