Canada, Cale Makar

Makar could be huge difference-maker for Canada in rematch vs. USA
Canada has a better chance to beat the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship now that Cale Makar is back in the lineup.
Is Cale Makar playing today? Latest updates on Canada defenseman's status for 4 Nations Face-Off game vs. Finland
The Canadian team has been playing without one of its top defensemen in Cale Makar, who has been recovering from an illness. If Canada wants to get a win over Finland on Monday afternoon and secure a place in the championship game, it could benefit from a return from Makar.
Canada defenseman Cale Makar’s status remains cloudy after missing US 4 Nations game with illness
Canada is without No. 1 defenseman Cale Makar for its game against the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off.
4 Nations Face-Off: Why Cale Makar Is Canada's X-Factor In Rivalry Rematch
Canada is set to face Team USA for all the marbles in the 4 Nations Face-Off, and Makar just might be the X-factor in the face of towering aggression from the Tkachuk brothers and the unmatched shooting of Matthews. After all, a beast can come back twice as strong after you kill it the first time.
Cale Makar out for Canada vs. USA, Thomas Harley to make 4 Nations Face-Off debut
Makar was a late scratch for Canada before its matchup against the United States because of an illness and is considered day to day.
Cale Makar Out for Canada vs. USA in NHL 4 Nations Face-Off; Day-to Day with Illness
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Canada D Cale Makar (illness) could miss game vs. U.S.
Team Canada defenseman Cale Makar missed the team's practice Friday due to an illness, meaning he could miss Saturday night's tilt against Team USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal. Canada coach Jon Cooper declined to say that he "expected" Makar to be available,
Avalanche's Cale Makar: Back in action Monday for Canada
Back in action Monday for Canada
Having Cale Makar could be a difference-maker for Canada in 4 Nations final
Team Canada was without defenseman Cale Makar during their 3-1 loss to Team USA last Saturday, but the 2022 Norris Trophy winner will be in the lineup Thursday night as the two teams square off in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game.
Cale Makar breaks silence after missing loss vs USA, makes something clear to Sidney Crosby, rest of the team
Canada star defenseman Cale Makar voiced a very strong statement after missing his team's crucial game against Team USA, ...
Cooper, Canada hopeful Cale Makar (illness) can return Monday
After his club's 3-1 loss to the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off, Team Canada coach Jon Cooper told reporters that ...
Jon Cooper confident Cale Makar plays for Team Canada vs USA after practice absence
Team Canada head coach Jon Cooper is confident Cale Makar will play vs Team USA despite missing practice with an illness.
Avalanche's Cale Makar: Set to play against Finland
Makar (illness) is expected to be in action for Canada against Finland on Monday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. With the Canadians needing a regulation win to get themselves into the Final of the 4 ...
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Possible Q. Hughes addition, Makar return bring more intrigue to 4 Nations final
But Makar will play in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game at TD Garden on Thursday (8 p.m. ET; ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+, SN, TVAS), and Hughes is headed to Boston, though it remains to be seen if he ...
Former UMass star’s status vs. Finland up in the air
With Team Canada fighting for a spot in the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off championship game, they might have to do it without their ...