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One Makar Play Should Change the Narrative on Evan Bouchard

Even though Cale Makar is widely considered the best defenseman in the NHL, he’s catching a lot of flak for his decision to drift back in 3-on-3 overtime, the sequence in which Team Canada lost the gold medal.
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Colorado's Cale Makar wins Norris Trophy as league's top defenseman for 2nd time in 4 seasons

FILE - Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) in the third period of Game 6 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Denver. (AP ...

Recap: Penalty-plagued Avalanche fall 5-2 to Wild

MacKinnon’s second point came on Necas’ second goal. Filip Gustavsson was the Wild netminder this evening, and he got visibly sick in his own crease with less than a minute left. A cold Wahlstedt would fill in and immediately forfeit a back-door goal. MacKinnon’s seam pass on this play was just about the only one that worked all night.

Olympic gold debate continues as Kevin Lowe questions Avalanche star Cale Makar in Team Canada loss

The saddening overtime loss of Team Canada to Team USA in the Olympic gold medal game is one of the largest NHL news speaking points. Canada lost 2-1 .