Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar to miss Game 1 of Western Conference Final against Vegas
Cale Makar, a defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche, will miss Game 1 of the Western Conference Final against Vegas due to an upper-body injury. Coach Jared Bednar indicated that Makar is considered day to day but did not provide a specific timeline for his return. This marks the first playoff game Makar has missed due to injury in his career with the Avalanche.
- ▪Cale Makar will miss Game 1 of the Western Conference Final against Vegas.
- ▪Coach Jared Bednar stated that Makar is day to day regarding his injury status.
- ▪Makar previously left the ice after a collision in Game 5 against Minnesota.
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