What Happened
Cale Makar will not play for the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. A team spokesman told reporters the defenceman is away because his wife is due to give birth. Makar, 27, has three goals and four assists in five games this season. Noah Juulsen will step into the lineup in his place against Dallas.
Key Details
- Makar has three goals and four assists in five games in 2026-27.
- The 27-year-old has won the Norris Trophy twice.
- He has appeared in at least 75 games in three of the past four seasons.
- Juulsen has one assist in three games this season.
- Colorado and Dallas complete a home-and-home Wednesday in Denver.
- It is unclear whether Makar will be available Wednesday.
What It Means
Makar is Colorado's top defenceman and a two-time Norris Trophy winner, so his absence removes the club's primary puck-mover for at least one game against a division opponent. Juulsen, who has one assist in three games, moves into the lineup as the Avalanche manage their blue line without their No. 1 option.
What's Next
Colorado and Dallas meet again Wednesday in Denver to finish the home-and-home. Makar's availability for that game has not been determined.