Avalanche's Defensive Duo Leads the Way to Success: Cale Makar and Devon Toews Prove Unstoppable in 2025-26. The Colorado Avalanche's remarkable 2025-26 season was marked by exceptional team chemistry, and one key factor stood out: the on-ice partnership of Cale Makar and Devon Toews. The dynamic defensive duo formed the backbone of the Avalanche's success, providing a perfect blend of speed, skill, and physicality that left opponents struggling to keep up. Makar, the 25-year-old NHL star, and Toews, the reliable veteran, worked in perfect harmony to shut down opponents' top scorers and spark the Avalanche's own offense. As the team gears up for another grueling NHL season, the question on everyone's mind is: can Makar and Toews continue their incredible run and lead the Avalanche to another championship title?

The defensive pairing of Cale Makar and Devon Toews played a key role in the Avalanche’s success in 2025-26 on both ends of the ice.