“This is a huge point in the season for us,” Avs defenseman Cale Makar said ... as most cursed position in Colorado sports. But Casey Mittelstadt “wants it to work” before NHL trade ...

They still have the reigning league MVP in Nathan MacKinnon, Norris Trophy-winner Cale Makar ... to churn through the rumor mill is center Casey Mittelstadt. The 26-year-old American-born forward ...

The Avalanche took a big swing to address that last season by trading defenseman Bowen Byram for center Casey Mittelstadt. He fit seamlessly in Colorado and helped reset the depth chart down the ...

Jonathan Marchessault put Nashville in front midway through the third period. Luke Schenn’s shot from the right point went ...

Cale Makar returned to Canada’s lineup at the 4 Nations Face-Off for a must-win game against Finland on Monday afternoon after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the U.S. with what the team called ...

Cale Makar has been absent from the last few ... It doesn't seem like the team is 100% sold on Casey Mittelstadt in that second-line center spot, although Mittelstadt has looked better of late.

The Avalanche are led by Nathan MacKinnon, who has 80 points. Cale Makar has 58 points, Casey Mittelstadt has 32 points and Artturi Lehkonen has 30 points. The Avalanche will start Mackenzie ...

Makar (illness) participated in Sunday's optional practice and will likely be a game-time decision for Monday's 4 Nations Face-Off game against Finland, Claire Hanna of TSN reports. Makar sat out ...

Cale Makar also scored twice and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 6-3 on Saturday. Jonathan Drouin and Casey Mittelstadt each had a goal and two assists, and Josh Manson also had two ...

Cale Makar, Canada’s top defenceman, is determined to play in their crucial game against Finland despite missing the previous match due to illness. With Canada's playoff ambitions at stake ...