Avalanche lose Makar; Vegas wins pivotal Game 2
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Denver: The Colorado Avalanche will be without defenseman Cale Makar for Game 2 of the Western Conference Final after coach Jared Bednar ruled him out on Friday; Makar had already missed Game 1 and was visibly banged up late in the second-round series versus Minnesota this postseason. Denver's Game 2 absence coincided with a 3-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday night that shifted momentum; goalie Scott Wedgewood conceded two quick goals and Ivan Barbashev added an empty-netter. Captain Gabriel Landeskog said the team will meet, fly to Las Vegas and regroup for the upcoming games this week.
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Timeline of Events
- Makar was visibly banged up late in the second-round series versus Minnesota and briefly left the ice.
- Makar missed Game 1 of the Western Conference Final; Avalanche lost 4-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights.
- On Friday morning before Game 2, Makar skated in drills but coach Jared Bednar ruled him out.
- In Game 2 on Friday night, the Avalanche lost 3-1, with goals by Jack Eichel and Ivan Barbashev and an empty-net goal.
- The Avalanche held a team meeting and planned to fly to Las Vegas to regroup for subsequent games.
Why This Matters to You
The Avalanche's loss of Makar is a blow to fans hoping for a strong playoff run. His absence in Game 2, coupled with a shaky goaltending performance, has shifted momentum to Vegas. If you're a fan, it's time to rally behind the team as they regroup in Las Vegas.
The Bottom Line
The Avalanche are down, but not out. They've shown resilience before and can bounce back. Keep an eye on how they adjust their strategy without Makar. Worth forwarding if you know someone who bleeds burgundy and blue.
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The Vegas Golden Knights benefited immediately from Cale Makar’s absence, converting the opportunity into a 3-1 Game 2 victory that moved them ahead in the Western Conference Final and shifted series momentum before games in Las Vegas.
The Colorado Avalanche suffered the loss of their top defenseman Cale Makar for consecutive games, weakening their defensive depth and contributing to a 3-1 Game 2 defeat that leaves them facing a series deficit and urgent adjustments.
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