Avalanche star Cale Makar will miss tonight’s high-profile ESPN broadcast game in Dallas after announcing he will be on paternity leave, with his wife expecting twins. The forward, who has spent eight seasons in the NHL, will sit out the matchup as he prepares for the arrival of his children. His absence comes as he nears a potential milestone season, though the team’s schedule now includes an extra start due to league adjustments. The news marks a personal milestone for the player, who has kept his family life largely private throughout his career.

Avalanche superstar Cale Makar is out for tonight’s prime time ESPN divisional matchup in Dallas. Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports that his wife is due at “any moment” as she is expecting twins. The eight-year pro will be taken out of the running for his first possible 82 game (rather, 84 starting this […]