The Colorado Avalanche have officially announced that star defenseman Cale Makar will be out of the lineup for tonight's Game 2. The news was confirmed via Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, marking a significant blow to the Avalanche defensive unit as they continue their postseason push.
Makar, a former Norris Trophy and Conn Smythe winner, remains sidelined after missing previous action. His absence leaves a massive void on the Colorado blue line, particularly on the top power-play unit and in transition play. Per Friedman, the team will have to navigate the matchup without their premier skater as they look to secure a pivotal victory.
The Avalanche have not yet released specific details regarding the nature of Makar's injury or a definitive timeline for his return to the ice. In his absence, the team is expected to rely heavily on Devon Toews and Josh Manson to absorb the high-leverage minutes typically handled by the superstar defender.
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