Avalanche's Cale Makar: Trio of points

Makar scored two goals in the first period and dished the game-winning assist in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Rangers.

Makar's performance featured a bit of everything -- he added two shots on net, two blocked shots and two PIM to his impressive offensive stat line. He broke a 2-2 tie late in the first period with a power-play goal on feeds from Nathan MacKinnon and newly acquired forward Martin Necas. Makar also showed his ability on both sides of the puck by picking up a steal before dishing to Artturi Lehkonen for the game-winner. The 26-year-old blueliner is up to 18 goals, 38 assists and 151 shots on goal in 51 appearances this season. The 2022 Norris Trophy winner is in the conversation for the award again in 2024-25. Makar leads all defensemen in goals and will look to add to his campaign totals Tuesday against the Islanders.