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Avs star Makar ruled out for Game 2 vs. Vegas

ESPN · May 22, 2026, 5:49 PM

Key takeaways

  • DENVER -- Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar will miss Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday.
  • Avalanche coach Jared Bednar told reporters after the morning skate that the two-time Norris Trophy winner would be out for a second consecutive game.
  • Makar has been listed as day-to-day but was still skating while being out of the lineup.

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DENVER -- Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar will miss Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday.

Avalanche coach Jared Bednar told reporters after the morning skate that the two-time Norris Trophy winner would be out for a second consecutive game. Makar missed Game 1 with an upper-body injury.

Makar has been listed as day-to-day but was still skating while being out of the lineup. He did drills Wednesday prior to Game 1 and was also skating Thursday at the team's facility.

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