Canada, Cale Makar and the Avalanche

Avalanche star Cale Makar will miss Canada-United States 4 Nations showdown
The Colorado Avalanche star is out of the lineup for Canada in its titanic showdown with the United States at Bell Centre in the 4 Nations Face-Off because of an illness. He missed practice Friday as well but was on the ice for Canada’s morning skate Saturday.
Cale Makar out for Canada vs. US at 4 Nations. Thomas Harley has been added to the roster
Canada is without No. 1 defenseman Cale Makar for its game against the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Avalanche's Cale Makar: Unavailable vs. United States
Makar (illness) will miss Saturday's game against the United States, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Makar recorded two shots and three blocks in a team-high 28:06 of ice time in Canada's 4-3 overtime victory over Sweden on Wednesday.
Avalanche star Cale Makar misses Canada practice with illness
Colorado Avalanche star Cale Makar missed practice Friday with Canada at the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off because of an illness.
Makar game-time decision for Canada against U.S. at 4 Nations Face-Off
MONTREAL -- Cale Makar was on the ice for Canada's morning skate Saturday and will be a game-time decision for its showdown with the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off at Bell Centre (8 p.m. ET; ABC, ESPN+, SN, TVAS).
Avalanche's Cale Makar: Game-time decision Saturday
Makar skated at practice Saturday, though he left a bit early and was replaced by Thomas Harley. Makar saw a game high 28:06 of ice time versus Sweden on Wednesday in a 4-3 overtime win. Should Makar not be available, Harley will join the lineup as Team Canada's sixth defenseman.
Jon Cooper confident Cale Makar plays for Team Canada vs USA after practice absence
Team Canada head coach Jon Cooper is confident Cale Makar will play vs Team USA despite missing practice with an illness.
Canada defenseman Cale Makar's status remains cloudy after missing US 4 Nations game with illness
The status of Canada defenseman Cale Makar is cloudy after he missed his team's 4 Nations Face-Off game against the United States on Saturday night because of illness. Coach Jon Cooper said after his team's 3-1 loss that Makar was close to playing.
Canada D Cale Makar (illness) could miss game vs. U.S.
Team Canada defenseman Cale Makar missed the team's practice Friday due to an illness, meaning he could miss Saturday night's tilt against Team USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal.
Cale Makar misses practice as Team Canada short on defenders
Canada was already down to just six healthy defensemen and could be without top defenseman Cale Makar, who missed Friday's practice with an illness, putting his status Saturday vs. USA in question.
Avalanche's Cale Makar: Set to play against Americans
Set to play against Americans
Canada Loses Avalanche Defenseman vs. USA
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Makar out for Canada vs. United States at 4 Nations Face-Off
Cale Makar will not play for Canada against the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off at Bell Centre on Saturday (8 p.m. ET ...
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Jon Cooper Addresses Cale Makar's Status for Canada's 4-Nations Clash vs. USA
Canada coach Jon Cooper addressed Makar's situation and indicated that the 26-year-old would be considered a game-time ...
Avalanche's Grades At 4 Nations Face-Off Break
As the Avalanche start their break for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, Adam Proteau is handing out grades for each key ...