Defenseman Cale Makar (upper body), considered a game-time decision in Seattle, participated in warmups before being ruled out to play.

Source: https://gazette.com/sports/how-a-refresh-for-the-mind-propelled-avalanche-goalie-alexandar-georgiev-s-resurgence-in-net/article_00eb3f83-7be0-53da-a991-42c3f96a3816.html

The Avalanche already have their hands full with the Kraken, and it could get even tougher for the defending Stanley Cup champions if they lose Cale Makar.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/04/will-cale-makar-be-suspended-for-late-hit-in-avalanche-kraken-game/

The Avalanche played without defenseman Cale Makar and forward Andrew Cogliano, who stayed home when the team traveled to Chicago.

Source: https://sentinelcolorado.com/sports/pro/avalanche/tyler-johnson-scores-in-3rd-period-as-blackhawks-beat-avalanche-3-2/

Tkachuk kept swiping at the puck down low on a power play until defenseman Cale Makar finally pushed it toward the side.

Source: https://sentinelcolorado.com/sports/pro/avalanche/panthers-squander-3-goal-lead-regroup-for-5-4-win-over-avs/

When it comes to young stars in the NHL, you’ll be hard-pressed to find one more productive and promising than the Colorado Avalanche’s Cale Makar.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2022/12/31/cover-athlete-predictions-for-sports-video-games-in-2023/