Cale Makar, Canada and Avalanche

Avalanche star Cale Makar will miss Canada-United States 4 Nations showdown
The Colorado Avalanche star is out of the lineup for Canada in its titanic showdown with the United States at Bell Centre in the 4 Nations Face-Off because of an illness. He missed practice Friday as well but was on the ice for Canada’s morning skate Saturday.
Canada defenseman Cale Makar’s status remains cloudy after missing US 4 Nations game with illness
Canada is without No. 1 defenseman Cale Makar for its game against the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Avalanche's Cale Makar: Set to play against Finland
Makar (illness) is expected to be in action for Canada against Finland on Monday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. With the Canadians needing a regulation win to get themselves into the Final of the 4 Nations Face-Off,
Is Cale Makar playing today? Latest updates on Canada defenseman's status for 4 Nations Face-Off game vs. Finland
The Canadian team has been playing without one of its top defensemen in Cale Makar, who has been recovering from an illness. If Canada wants to get a win over Finland on Monday afternoon and secure a place in the championship game, it could benefit from a return from Makar.
Makar out for Canada against United States at 4 Nations Face-Off
Cale Makar was not in the lineup for Canada in its 3-1 loss against the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off at Bell Centre on Saturday.
Avalanche's Cale Makar: Unavailable vs. United States
Makar (illness) will miss Saturday's game against the United States, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Makar recorded two shots and three blocks in a team-high 28:06 of ice time in Canada's 4-3 overtime victory over Sweden on Wednesday.
Canada's Cooper: No reason why Makar won't play in 4 Nations final vs. USA
The worst of Cale Makar's illness appears to be behind him. Canadian head coach Jon Cooper told reporters on Tuesday he sees no reason why his team won't have its No. 1 defenceman for Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off final against the U.
Canada’s Cale Makar returns for must-win 4 Nations Face-Off game vs. Finland
Cale Makar returned to Canada’s lineup at the 4 Nations Face-Off for a must-win game against Finland on Monday afternoon after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the U.S. with what the team called an illness.
Makar Takes Warmups, Likely to Return to the Lineup in Matchup Against Finland
Cale Makar, after missing Saturday's game against the United States due to illness, looks slated to return in Monday's matchup against Team Finland/Suomi in the Four Nations Face-Off Tournament.
Makar returns to lineup for Canada against Finland at 4 Nations Face-Off
Cale Makar returned to the lineup for Canada in a 5-3 win against Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off at TD Garden on Monday. The defenseman had four shots on goal and four blocked shots while playing a Canada-best 23:57.
Cale Makar in for Team Canada
After missing their matchup with the United States, Team Canada will have Cale Makar back in the lineup against Team Sweden.

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MONTREAL — Colorado Avalanche star Cale Makar missed practice Friday with Canada at the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off because of an illness. The Canadians have a showdown with the United States here ...