Makar Grinds Through Weird Game 1 Win

Cale Makar powers through one of the strangest Game 1s you'll see in these playoffs, showing why he's the Avs' backbone when things get funky. Defensemen like him don't just log minutes; they endure chaos that would break lesser players, and Colorado leans on that Norris pedigree in tight spots. With the series just starting, Makar's resilience sets the tone for what could be another deep run, but opponents are already scheming ways to rattle him.