Colorado Avalanche fans are bracing for the worst as star forward Nathan MacKinnon's linemate, Mikko Rantanen's linemate, and one of the team's top scorers, Mikko Makar, has been ruled out of Game 1 of the Western Conference Final against the Vegas Golden Knights. The news is a significant blow to the Avalanche's offense, which has relied heavily on Makar's speed and playmaking ability throughout the playoffs. Makar's absence will give the Golden Knights a significant advantage, but the Avalanche's depth and experience will be put to the test as they look to overcome this setback. The Western Conference Final is set to be a highly competitive series, and Makar's injury adds an extra layer of intrigue to the matchup.

Makar won’t play Game 1 of West Final for Avalanche vs. Golden Knights  NHL.com