Why is Cale Makar out for Avalanche in Game 1 vs. Golden Knights?
Will Cale Makar play tonight for the Avalanche vs. Golden Knights? Here's the latest injury update?
It's huge news for the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday as the President' Trophy winners get ready for Game 1 against the Vegas Golden Knights: Superstar defenseman Cale Makar is OUT. Why? What's the injury?
What happened? Here's what we do know: He's out for Game 1, per Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar and he's listed as day-to-day. Makar reportedly did skate on Wednesday morning, but he's out.
That's all we know for now, and we'll update this post as we know more. Makar did play in Game 5 against the Minnesota Wild and left the ice after a collision. Here's what else you may want to know: Cale Makar will miss Game 1 of the Western Conference Final.
Avs say their star defenseman is day-to-day. Makar skated this morning. Everyone else, including Artturi Lehkonen, is good to go.