"Avs' Season Hangs in Balance as Makar Injury Exposes Weakness. The Colorado Avalanche, once considered a dominant force in the NHL playoffs, suffered a crushing blow in Game 1 against the Vegas Golden Knights. With star defenseman Cale Makar sidelined by an upper-body injury, the Avs' usually solid defense crumbled, allowing Vegas to take a commanding 4-2 lead. As the series shifts to Colorado, fans are left wondering if the team can recover from the loss of their top defender and regain their footing in the playoffs."
With star defenseman Cale Makar sidelined by an upper-body injury, the Avs hardly resembled the top-seeded team that rolled through the first two rounds, losing 4-2 to Vegas in Game 1 on Wednesday night.
