Colorado Avalanche star defenceman Cale Makar won’t return to Monday’s recreation in opposition to the Calgary Flames on account of an upper-body injury.
Makar was not on Colorado’s bench to begin the third interval with the Avs up 6-1 and was formally ruled out later within the body. He had three assists in 17:15 of ice time earlier than departing.
Cale Makar (higher physique) won’t return to tonight’s recreation.
— x – Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) March 31, 2026
It was not instantly clear how or when the 27-year-old incurred the injury.
The reigning Norris Trophy winner has 20 targets and 55 assists for 75 factors in 73 video games up to now this season, serving to the Avalanche tally an NHL-leading 106 factors coming into play Monday.
The Avs shall be again in motion on Wednesday night at residence in opposition to the Vancouver Canucks.
