The Avalanche top stars, Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, are the current favorites to win the Hart and Norris Trophies, respectively.

Scott Wedgewood made 22 saves for his first shutout of the season and the ninth of his career, and the Colorado Avalanche extended their winning streak to nine games with a 1-0 victory over the Chicag

Colorado Avalanche's star defenceman Cale Makar is confirmed to play against the Vancouver Canucks tonight. Makar, a Norris Trophy winner, has been a dominant force for the Avalanche, contributing significantly to their offense with 32 points in 25 games.

Since Pronger won the Hart and Norris in 2000, not a single defenseman has even been a Hart finalist. The highest finish was fourth place, by Detroit’s Nicklas Lidstrom in 2008 and San Jose’s Brent Burns in 2017. Makar’s highest finish was sixth place last season.

View post: Fans Of Major College Football Program Start Protest After Head Coaching Decision The NHL Players’ Association released its annual player poll this week, and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar was recognized among the league’s best.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Avalanche’s Cale Makar scored against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night to become the NHL’s ninth defenseman, and the first with Colorado, to reach the 30-goal plateau in a season. The sixth-year player is the NHL ...

Nikita Kucherov and Cale Makar exemplify different paths to NHL stardom, both achieving elite status through consistent production and playoff success. Kucherov's prolific scoring and multiple awards highlight his offensive dominance,