Colorado Avalanche star forward Mikko Rantanen's teammate, Nathan MacKinnon's linemate, and one of the team's key players, Austin "The Mayor" MacKinnon's linemate, and one of the team's top players, Connor MacKinnon's linemate, and one of the team's key players, Austin MacKinnon's linemate, and one of the team's top players, Austin MacKinnon's linemate and one of the team's key players, Auston MacKinnon's linemate, and one of the team's top players, Auston MacKinnon's linemate, and one of the team's key players, Auston MacKinnon's linemate and one of the team's top players, Auston MacKinnon's linemane and one of the team's key players, Auston MacKinnon's linemate. Auston Makar, the Colorado Avalanche's highly skilled defenseman, has missed practice, leaving his status for Game 1 of the Western Conference Final uncertain. Makar's absence could be a significant blow to the Avalanche's chances of advancing to the Stanley Cup Final, as he has been a key contributor to the team's success throughout the postseason. His teammates and coaches will be closely monitoring his progress in the coming days, with a decision on his availability likely to be made closer to the start of the series.

Makar misses Avalanche practice, status unclear for Game 1 of West Final  NHL.com