Avalanche fans are bracing for a tough start to the Western Conference Final as star defenseman Cale Makar has been ruled out for Game 1 against the Vegas Golden Knights. Makar, a key contributor to the Avalanche's playoff run, suffered an injury in Game 7 of the first round against the Nashville Predators. The extent of the injury remains unclear, but the team has confirmed that he will not be available for the crucial matchup against Vegas. The Avalanche will rely on their depth defensemen to fill the void left by Makar's absence, but the loss of his elite playmaking skills is a significant blow to their chances of a strong series start.
Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar to miss Game 1 of Western Conference Final against Vegas WOWK 13 News
