Cale Makar News

Cale Makar is tending to a personal matter and will not play on Tuesday, and it is unclear if his status will change for Wednesday's game. The 27-year-old Makar is off to another strong start, scoring seven points (3G / 4A) in five games this season. Noah Juulsen will draw into Colorado's lineup as Makar's replacement.

Makar was used sparingly in the opening days of training camp, wearing a non-contact jersey, but he was a full participant on Tuesday and is expected to make his preseason debut on Friday. The 27-year-old Makar is coming off a solid 2025-26 campaign, scoring 79 points (20G / 59A) in 75 games, and is fresh off signing a lucrative eight-year, $163.2 million contract extension ($20.4M AAV), making him the highest-paid player in NHL history.

Makar was used sparingly in the opening days of training camp, wearing a non-contact jersey, but he was a full participant on Tuesday. Head Coach Jared Bednar stated he expects Makar to suit up for one of Colorado's upcoming preseason games. The 27-year-old Makar is coming off a solid 2025-26 campaign, scoring 79 points (20G / 59A) in 75 games, and is fresh off signing a lucrative eight-year, $163.2 million contract extension ($20.4M AAV), making him the highest-paid player in NHL history.

Makar has been battling an offseason lower-body injury that has made his training camp status uncertain. That said, his presence at training camp on Thursday, albeit in a non-contact jersey, is an encouraging sign for Colorado's superstar defenseman. The 27-year-old Makar is coming off a solid 2025-26 campaign, scoring 79 points (20G / 59A) in 75 games, and is fresh off signing a lucrative eight-year, $163.2 million contract extension ($20.4M AAV), making him the highest-paid player in NHL history.

Makar has missed the first two games of the Western Conference Final with an upper-body injury but is warming up and expected to return for Game 3 on Sunday. The 27-year-old superstar defensemen will make a welcome return as Colorado attempts to win its first game of the series. Makar has four goals, five points and +5 plus/minus in nine playoff games played thus far.

Makar was a full participant in Colorado's morning skate ahead of Game 2 but will remain out with an upper-body injury on Friday as the Avalanche host the Golden Knights. The 27-year-old superstar's absence creates a massive hole in Colorado's defence after he put up four goals and five points in their first nine playoff games while averaging 24:59 TOI.

Makar was clearly battling through an ailment one week ago in Colorado's series-clinching Game Five win against the Minnesota Wild, missing several shifts, but still ended the game with 25:50 time-on-ice. The 27-year-old Makar was present at the team's morning skate on Wednesday, but will not play in their series-opening game against the Vegas Golden Knights. Makar has five points (4G / 1A) in nine games this postseason.

Makar briefly exited Sunday's roller-coaster 9-6 Game One win of the Minnesota Wild midway through the first period after an awkward collision, but returned to the game during the second period. The talented 27-year-old defenseman seemed no worse for wear, going on to complete his productive game of this postseason, scoring three points (2G / 1A).

Makar has been out since March 30th with an upper-body injury but will return to Colorado's lineup on Monday. Devon Toews (maintenance) will sit in his place. Makar currently sits at 20 goals and 75 points in 73 games played this season.

Makar has been out since March 30th with an upper-body injury but returned to Colorado's practice in a regular jersey on Friday. The two time Norris winning defensemen return is a welcome sign for the league-leading Avalanche, but he will miss at least one more game. Makar is expected to be fully healthy for the playoffs and currently sits at 20-goals and 75 points in 73 games played this season.

Makar has been out since March 30th with an upper-body injury but returned to Colorado's practice in a regular jersey on Friday. The two time Norris winning defensemen return is a welcome sign after Colorado locked up the Presidents Trophy on Thursday. Makar is expected to be full healthy for the playoffs and currently sits at 20-goals and 75 points in 73 games played this season.

Makar has not played in over a week due to an upper-body injury, and with the postseason just over a week away, the team remains cautious in returning him to the lineup. That said, he was back at practice in a limited capacity on Thursday and is expected to play before the end of the regular season.

Makar recorded three assists in Monday's 9-2 one-sided win over the Calgary Flames, but exited the game during the second intermission due to an upper-body injury. He was sidelined for the subsequent game and will miss at least Colorado's next two games this weekend before his next chance to return on Tuesday.

Makar recorded three assists in Monday's 9-2 one-sided win over the Calgary Flames, but exited the game during the second intermission due to an upper-body injury. TSN's Pierre Lebrun reported on Tuesday that Makar will likely miss multiple games in order to be at full health for the playoffs, suggesting the Avalanche don't anticipate it being a long-term injury, but he remains without a definitive timeline for his return.

Makar recorded three assists in Monday's 9-2 one-sided win over the Calgary Flames, but exited the game during the second intermission due to an upper-body injury. TSN's Pierre Lebrun reported on Tuesday that Makar will likely miss multiple games in order to be at full health for the playoffs, suggesting the Avalanche don't anticipate it being a long-term injury, but he remains without a definitive timeline for his return.

Makar recorded three assists in Monday's 9-2 one-sided win over the Calgary Flames, but exited the game during the second intermission due to an upper-body injury. The severity of his injury remains unclear, and given the blowout score, his exit from the game may have been more precautionary. That said, he is expected to be reevaluated on Tuesday.

Makar led Team Canada's blueline with six points (2G / 4A) in six games during their Silver Medal Performance at the Olympics, and will be ready to suit up when Colorado returns to action against the Utah Mammoth. Makar is having another great season, ranking fifth amongst all defensemen with 57 points (15G / 42A) through 55 games.