The Avalanche on Wednesday returned to the ice for their first official practice after the 4 Nations Face-Off break. What's left of them, that is. It was known that Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Devon Toews wouldn't be there,
The Colorado Avalanche trio of Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Devon Toews had an easy excuse for missing Friday's practice. They needed a break after hoisting hockey's new trophy. MacKinnon, Makar and Toews helped Canada to a thrilling 3-2 overtime win over the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game on Thursday.
Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar earned his 400th career point and made NHL history against the St. Louis Blues on Feb. 23. Makar shot the puck from the blueline and Devon Toews deflected it past Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington at 12:11 in the first period.
The Colorado Avalanche trio of Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Devon Toews had an easy excuse for missing Friday's practice.
The Colorado Avalanche trio of Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Devon Toews had an easy excuse for missing Friday’s practice. They needed a break after hoisting hockey’s new trophy. MacKinnon, Makar and Toews helped Canada to a thrilling 3-2 overtime win over the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game on Thursday.
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