Avalanche avoid a Cale Makar scare as he ‘feels really good’

Any worries about the health of Avalanche superstar Cale Makar can be forgotten.

One day after Colorado called up defenseman Alex Gagne from the AHL, he’s not taking Makar’s spot in the lineup.

Makar left Avalanche practice early on Sunday and in pain, but traveled with the team to Toronto where they will face the Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.

He was present at morning skate then provided an encouraging update to the media on how he’s feeling.

Cale Makar says he feels really good and ready to go tonight.

— Corey Masisak (@cmasisak22) November 10, 2026

Hockey is notoriously secret about injuries, but whatever lower-body ailment caused Makar to exit practice seems like no big deal. He’s ready to go against the Maple Leafs.

Makar has played in 17 of Colorado’s 18 games this season, only missing one for the birth of his twins. He has five goals and 16 assists, good for 21 points, which is third on the Avalanche.

It’s been a bit of a “slow” start for Makar after signing the largest contract in NHL history over the summer, but he’s still producing more than a point per game. The overwhelming majority of defenseman would love to have his production — but fans and the organization know Makar can offer even more.

He has goals in two of the last three contests, plus had a four assist effort versus Calgary on Halloween night. There are signs he’s ready to break out.

And with an injury concern behind Makar, Avs Faithful hopes he and the team can keep the momentum rolling as they begin a three-game swing through Canada.

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