Colorado Avalanche star defenceman Cale Makar will not return to Monday’s game against the Calgary Flames due to an upper-body injury.
Makar was not on Colorado’s bench to start the third period with the Avs up 6-1 and was officially ruled out later in the frame. He had three assists in 17:15 of ice time before departing.
Cale Makar (upper body) will not return to tonight’s game.
— x – Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) March 31, 2026
It was not immediately clear how or when the 27-year-old incurred the injury.
The reigning Norris Trophy winner has 20 goals and 55 assists for 75 points in 73 games so far this season, helping the Avalanche tally an NHL-leading 106 points entering play Monday.
The Avs will be back in action on Wednesday evening at home against the Vancouver Canucks.
