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Makar signed a six-year, $54 million contract extension with the Avalanche on Saturday, PuckPedia reports.

Makar is just 22 years old and has already established himself as one of the best defensemen in the league, having posted an eye-popping 20 goals, 94 points, 225 shots and a plus-29 rating while averaging 22:26 of ice time per contest in 101 appearances through his first two NHL seasons. The fourth overall pick from the 2017 Draft will continue to be a Norris Trophy candidate as well as a high-end fantasy asset for years to come.

Makar recorded an assist, four hits, four blocked shots and two shots on net in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 6.

Makar had the secondary helper on Andre Burakovsky's second-period goal. After a four-point explosion in Game 1 versus the Golden Knights, Makar was limited to three assists in the next five games. The 22-year-old defenseman ended the postseason with 10 points in as many contests. He added 23 shots, 17 hits and 13 blocks in a top-pairing role.

Makar posted a power-play assist, five hits, three blocked shots and two shots on goal in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 3.

Makar set up Mikko Rantanen's goal at 5:04 of the third period. Through seven playoff outings, Makar has produced nine points (six on the power play), 17 shots on net, 11 hits and eight blocked shots. The defenseman should continue to play a big role on the blue line, with plenty of chances to chip in on the scoresheet.

Makar recorded a power-play assist and three hits in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.

Makar found Nathan MacKinnon, who set up Mikko Rantanen's tally 2:07 into overtime. The 22-year-old Makar has carried over his steady offense into the postseason with two goals and six assists in his last six games. The star defenseman should continue to find success, especially on the power play, where he's earned five of his eight points in the playoffs.

Makar netted a goal on four shots and added three assists in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 1.

Makar more than doubled his playoff output in Sunday's explosive outing. He assisted on the Avalanche's first three goals before finishing the scoring himself in the third period. The star defenseman has two goals and five helpers through five playoff contests. Even more impressively, all four of his points Sunday came at even strength.

Makar posted a power-play assist, two shots on net and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Blues in Game 2.

Makar set up Nathan MacKinnon's first-period tally to give the Avalanche a 2-0 lead. The 22-year-old Makar has racked up a goal and an assist with the man advantage through two postseason games. He's likely to be one of the highest-scoring defensemen in the playoffs, especially if the Avalanche go on a deep run.

Makar scored a power-play goal on three shots in Monday's 4-1 win over the Blues in Game 1.

Makar opened the scoring at 15:15 of the first period. The 22-year-old defenseman racked up 22 of his 44 points in the regular season on the power play, and he's back at it in the postseason. Makar will likely log top-pairing minutes while working on the first man-advantage unit in the playoffs.

Makar produced an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Kings.

Makar helped out on an Andre Burakovsky goal at 18:58 of the second period. The 22-year-old Makar is the only defenseman to play in at least 40 games and maintain a point-per-game pace this season. He picked up 44 points (eight goals, 36 helpers), 104 shots on net, a plus-17 rating and 36 blocked shots through 44 contests. Among blueliners, Makar is tied for fifth in points with the Capitals' John Carlson.

Makar scored a power-play goal on four shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Kings.

Makar gave the Avalanche a 2-0 lead with his tally at 10:31 of the first period. In the second, he assisted on Devon Toews' second goal of the game. That defensive pairing is clicking at just the right time of the year. Makar is up to eight goals, 43 points (22 on the power play), 101 shots on net and a plus-13 rating through 41 contests this season.

Makar scored a goal on seven shots, dished a power-play assist and added two PIM in Friday's 3-2 win over the Kings.

Makar set up a Mikko Rantanen tally in the first period before scoring one of his own in the second. The 22-year-old Makar is up to seven goals, 41 points (21 on the power play), 97 shots on net, a plus-11 rating and 10 PIM through 40 outings. There's little reason to think he'll be bumped from the top pairing or first power-play unit anytime soon, given his solid results throughout the year.

Makar recorded an assist and blocked two shots in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Sharks.

Makar set up Andre Burakovsky's decisive tally just 41 seconds into overtime. The 22-year-old Makar is up to 39 points, 86 shots on goal and a plus-12 rating through 38 contests. He continues to play north of a point-per-game pace -- that'll work for just about all fantasy blue lines.

Makar had a goal and an assist -- both on the power play -- in Friday's 3-0 win over San Jose. He added seven shots, one hit and three blocked shots.

Makar submitted another Norris Trophy-worthy performance Friday, as he quarterbacked two first-period power-play markers. He assisted on a goal by captain Gabriel Landeskog, who redirected his shot from the point. The defenseman didn't need any help two minutes later when his shot eluded Martin Jones. Makar has 37 points in 36 games, with 20 of those points coming on the power play.

Makar scored a power-play goal and added two assists, one of them also with the man advantage, in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Blues.

He opened the scoring just 97 seconds into the first period, and Makar and Nathan MacKinnon were in on every Colorado goal on the afternoon. Despite missing a dozen games this season due to injury, the 22-year-old is still in the top 10 in the NHL in scoring off the blue line, racking up five goals and 35 points through 33 contests.

Makar registered a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Blues.

Makar set up the first of Andre Burakovsky's two goals in the contest. In his last four outings, Makar has generated five assists, three of which have come with the man advantage. The 22-year-old blueliner has 32 points (16 on the power play), 70 shots on net and a plus-18 rating through 32 games overall.

Makar produced a power-play assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Blues.

Makar set up Mikko Rantanen's tally at 5:17 of the second period. The 22-year-old Makar has racked up four assists in his last three games. He's at 31 points (15 on the power play), 68 shots, 33 hits and a plus-19 rating through 31 contests this season.

Makar registered two assists, including one on the power play, in Monday's 4-2 win over the Coyotes.

Makar helped out on second-period tallies by Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen, which stretched the Avalanche's lead to 3-0. The 22-year-old Makar has a goal and seven assists through seven games in April. The Alberta native is up to 30 points (14 on the power play), 66 shots on net and a plus-18 rating in 30 contests overall.

Makar recorded a pair of power-play assists in Wednesday's 8-3 loss to the Wild.

Makar helped out on tallies by Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen in the second period. The 22-year-old Makar is on a four-game point streak, during which he has a goal and four helpers. For the year, the rising star has 27 points (13 on the power play), 63 shots on net and a plus-16 rating in 27 appearances.

Makar scored the game-winning goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Blues.

Makar picked off a clearing attempt in the final minute of the third period and flung a shot past Blues goalie Ville Husso for the win. The 22-year-old Makar is up to four goals, 24 points, 58 shots on net and a plus-16 rating in 25 contests this season. He's playing well at both ends of the ice, and the high-scoring pace makes him an excellent option in fantasy.

Makar recorded a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 3-2 win over the Blues.

Makar had the secondary helper on the first of Nathan MacKinnon's two goals in the game. The 22-year-old Makar has two goals and seven assists in his last nine contests. The star defenseman continues to establish himself at both ends of the ice -- he's at 23 points, 54 shots and a plus-14 rating in 24 appearances this season.

Makar picked up three assists and four shots with a plus-4 rating in Monday's 5-2 win over Anaheim.

Makar turned in another dynamic performance, setting up each of Colorado's final three goals, including a dazzling speed rush around the net that ended with a centering pass to Valeri Nichushkin. The 22-year-old Makar has put together multi-point performances in three of his last six games, piling up two goals and six assists during that stretch. Makar is averaging a point per game as a sophomore, producing three goals and 19 assists in 22 games.