{"id":315576,"date":"2026-04-08T22:47:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T17:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=315576"},"modified":"2026-04-08T22:47:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T17:17:39","slug":"cale-makar-still-on-the-right-track-for-normal-season-return-from-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/08\/cale-makar-still-on-the-right-track-for-normal-season-return-from-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"Cale Makar still on the right track for normal season return from injury"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Colorado Avalanche have clinched a playoff spot and are closing in on the Central Division crown. They’ve 110 points in 76 games, leading the Dallas Stars by eight points. But before they struggle to clinch their second Stanley Cup of this era, they’ve a giant injury to observe. The Avalanche are still expecting Cale Makar to return from his upper-body injury<\/a> before the top of the regular season.<\/p>\n

\u201cJared Bednar said Cale Makar will likely miss \u2018just a few more games’ but still expects him to play before the top of the regular season,\u201d Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reported.<\/p>\n

Makar last played on March 30 against the Calgary Flames, picking up three assists in 17 minutes of ice time. But after that game, the upper-body injury was revealed. They’re 1-2-0 without Makar and are preparing to play their fourth game in his absence on Tuesday against the St Louis Blues.<\/p>\n

The Avalanche would not have much to play for within the regular season anymore. They’re on the precipice of clinching their division and residential ice throughout the Western Conference playoffs. They’re six points ahead of the Carolina Hurricanes for the Presidents’ Trophy lead.<\/p>\n

The vital a part of the Makar injury rehab is ensuring he is prepared for playoff hockey. The Avalanche won the Stanley Cup in 2022, and Makar won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. He already has two Norris Trophies as the highest regular-season defenseman and will add a 3rd this yr.<\/p>\n

The Central Division provides a troublesome path to the Western Conference Final. The Avalanche have lost to the Stars in each of the last two seasons, so cresting that hill and making it back to the Conference Final is a giant goal for the team this yr. They may need Makar to perform it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The Colorado Avalanche have clinched a playoff spot and are closing in on the Central Division crown. They’ve 110 points in 76 games, leading the Dallas Stars by eight points. But before they struggle to clinch their second Stanley Cup of this era, they’ve a giant injury to observe.<\/p>\n

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