Cale Makar has confirmed his availability to play for the Colorado Avalanche in Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round against the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. Makar, who missed the last seven games of the regular season due to a lower-body injury, has battled with various injuries throughout the season. However, the 24-year-old defenseman stated that he is as close to 100% as he can be and is ready to manage his body through the Stanley Cup Playoffs.Edmonton Oilers Trøje 2023

Makar had an exceptional 2020-2021 season, where he won the Norris Trophy for the NHL's best defenseman and the Conn Smythe Trophy for the playoffs' most valuable player, helping the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup. Although he missed some games this season, he still managed to be a force to reckon with, finishing ninth among defensemen in scoring with 66 points in 60 games, averaging 1.10 points per game.

Additionally, Josh Manson, who missed the last 23 regular-season games with a lower-body injury, is also expected to return, making the Avalanche's defense corps fully healthy for the first time since early November. Makar has accumulated an impressive 60 points in 55 playoff games in his NHL career, second only to Bobby Orr in points per game among defensemen in NHL history.Billige NHL Trøjer