Many of the storylines during the 4 Nations Face-Off break focused on the health of the two best defenders in the game, Quinn Hughes of the Vancouver Canucks and Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche.

“This is a huge point in the season for us,” Avs defenseman Cale Makar said. “I think every single guy on this team, we’ve got to prove to management that this should be a group that they ...

Cale Makar played three games in the tournament, helping Canada win the championship. His attacking contributions were limited, as he had one assist and no goals, totaling one point. However ...

But Zach Werenski has a similar argument to be made in Columbus and Cale Makar has been excellent, too. Could a goalie win for the first time in a decade? Connor Hellebuyck is making a strong case ...