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sports19 days ago•11 min saved

Three Defensemen Vie for Norris Trophy: Dahlin, Makar, Werenski

Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin, Colorado Avalanche star Cale Makar and Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski were named Norris Trophy finalists. Dahlin, with a career-high 74 points in 77 games, led Buffalo to a 50-23-9 finish, its first division title and playoff berth since 2010-11. Makar, a two-time winner, had 79 points in 75 games and helped Colorado win the Presidents' Trophy and Jennings Trophy while logging big minutes; Werenski finished with 81 points in 75 games, led defensemen in shots, and is trying to become the first Blue Jackets player to win the award. The winner will be announced later.

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#dahlin #makar #nhl

sports2 months ago•21 min saved

Avalanche eye playoff clinch as Makar nears 500-point milestone

Five Friday NHL games preview: Colorado Avalanche can clinch a playoff berth with a point against Chicago as Cale Makar nears 500 career points; Alex Ovechkin eyes his 1,000th combined goal at home versus New Jersey; Sebastian Aho is one point shy of a third straight 70-point season as Carolina visits Toronto; Seth Jones returns for Florida against Calgary; Utah Mammoth seek a playoff berth hosting Anaheim; Leafs will be without Auston Matthews. Schedule: Hurricanes at Maple Leafs, Devils at Capitals, Avalanche at Blackhawks, Panthers at Flames, Ducks at Mammoth.

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#aho #avalanche #makar

sports3 years ago•5 min saved

Kraken's Historic Playoff Debut Upsets Defending Champs.

The Avalanche's playoff game against the Kraken lacked intensity, with Toews struggling and Manson rusty. Makar showed some physicality, but the ice was terrible. The second line was a disappointment, while Malgin played well but barely got any ice time. Jack Johnson was out due to a lower-body injury, and the Avalanche's execution was horrendous.

via Colorado Hockey Now|

#avalanche #kraken #makar

sports3 years ago•4 min saved

MacKinnon's Overtime Heroics Propel Avalanche to Victory.

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the San Jose Sharks in a thrilling overtime game, with Nathan MacKinnon scoring the game-winning goal. While defenseman Jack Johnson had a strong performance, the rest of the defense struggled and penalties were a problem. The Avalanche are now headed to the playoffs for the sixth year in a row, but are sitting defenseman Cale Makar for maintenance. Despite wanting to secure the first spot in the playoffs, the team is prioritizing Makar's health for the postseason.

via Colorado Hockey Now|

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