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How Avalanche avoided elimination in Game 5 vs. Stars: 5 takeawaysDALLAS — There’s still the heart of a Stanley Cup champion beating inside that Colorado Avalanche team. Superstar defenseman Cale Makar scored twice, including the eventual game winner 4:28 into the third period, as the Avalanche staved off elimination with a 5-3 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 5 on Wednesday night. The Stars lead the series 3-2, with Game 6 on Friday night in Denver. The Avs erased 1-0 and 2-1 deficits and, amazingly, took their first in-game lead of the entire series when Casey Mittelstadt banked one in off Dallas goalie Jake Oettinger 1:28 into third period to make it...Pierre LeBrun76

Why Avalanche’s Cale Makar is the ‘total package,’ per former Norris Trophy winners"He excels at all levels," Ray Bourque said of Colorado's 25-year-old star. "I mean, he’s the best by far right now.’’Pierre LeBrun49

Quinn Hughes, Cale Makar, Roman Josi named NHL’s 2024 Norris Trophy finalistsVancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar and Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi have been named finalists for the NHL’s Norris Trophy on Wednesday, awarded to the league’s top defenseman. Quinn Hughes, Roman Josi and Cale Makar are the three finalists for the 2023-24 James Norris Memorial Trophy. https://t.co/AGOsxQlLJQ #NHLAwards pic.twitter.com/3Xsf6hoXVg — NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 1, 2024 Hughes led all defenders in assists with a career-high 75 and is only the third defenseman in the salary-cap era to score 70...Julian McKenzie153

Five keys for Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar matchup in Jets-AvalancheWinnipeg limiting the damage Colorado's stars can do in their minutes will have huge impact on the series.Murat Ates40

Cale Makar ‘dealing with something,’ special teams struggle, more: Avalanche-Ducks takeawaysThe Avalanche recalled rookie Sam Malinski, who could appear in his second career NHL game if Makar is unable to play Sunday in Los Angeles.Peter Baugh12

NHL hype-o-meter: The top performances and positive trends so far in 2023-24From excellent defensemen to surprise teams, these are the early-season storylines worth celebrating.Shayna Goldman61

Avalanche observations: A hit on Cale Makar, Gabriel Landeskog's appearance, moreAfter starting off the week with a win against the Islanders, the Avalanche endured back-to-back 4-0 losses to the Penguins and Sabres. Peter Baugh14

As Connor Bedard makes his debut, reliving memorable first games for other phenomsBefore the Connor Bedard hype train leaves the station, let's look at some of the most memorable debuts by the biggest stars in NHL history.Mark Puleo26

Avalanche's Cale Makar selected as 'NHL 24' cover athleteMakar has been a Norris Trophy finalist for the league's top defenseman each of the past three seasons.Peter Baugh and The Athletic Staff70

NHL's 10 best contracts, 2023 edition: Matthew Tkachuk, Jack Hughes, Cale Makar and moreThese players offer their teams the most relative value to the salary cap figure on their contract.Dom Luszczyszyn386

Cale Makar reflects on Avalanche's 'really frustrating' end, roster moves and coming yearAfter a 60-game regular season, how will Makar approach the summer, and what does he think of his newest teammates?Peter Baugh11

The Avalanche overcame plenty this season, but the playoffs proved too muchA team that couldn't get away from adversity all season, Colorado isn't necessarily looking at this season as a complete failure.Peter Baugh68

What Cale Makar's Game 5 suspension means for the Avalanche's chances vs. KrakenLacking last year's depth, Colorado is going to go only as far as their stars can carry them, and Makar is one of their biggest. Peter Baugh104

Avalanche's Cale Makar suspended 1 game for hit on Kraken's Jared McCannThe hit occurred in the first period along the boards long after McCann fired a shot.Peter Baugh and The Athletic Staff277

Cale Makar becomes an unlikely villain as late hit looms over Game 4: 'It is what it is'In the Avalanche's 3-2 Game 4 overtime loss, Cale Makar became the most unlikely villain of the 2023 playoffs.Peter Baugh105

Avalanche defense stops Coyotes, prospect update, Cale Makar's forward potential: Mailbag“I just keep getting the feeling that we’re as good as we want to be,” Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said after Saturday's win over Arizona.Peter Baugh10

With Cale Makar's head injuries, everyone is following protocol, but is that enough?The Avalanche's star defenseman has left two games this month after contact to his head.Peter Baugh67

Avalanche's Cale Makar back in concussion protocol: Why he was allowed to return vs. BluesMakar got hurt in his first game back after sustaining a head injury on Feb. 7 in Pittsburgh.Peter Baugh11

Yohe's 10 observations: Sidney Crosby miffed about ejection as Penguins get crushed in L.A.Crosby is miffed about being ejected for the first time in his career as the Kings dominate the Penguins, 6-0. Josh Yohe133

John Gibson to the Kings? And remembering NHL99 project: Duhatschek notebookThe Athletic's Eric Duhatschek explains why he sees a fit with John Gibson and the Kings, plus looks into other topics around the NHL. Eric Duhatschek20

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