Avalanche Wait On Makar As Playoff Fate Hangs In Balance

Colorado’s playoff picture is tied to one very familiar question: where is Cale Makar, and how close is he to returning? The Avalanche can talk depth all they want, but teams always reveal who they are when their biggest driver is either in the lineup or stuck on the sideline. That uncertainty changes matchups, alters confidence, and forces everyone else to play a little bigger.