6th fastest defender to 100 goals
The Colorado Avalache regularly can boast of their star players' accomplishments -- and the latest achievement by an Avs superstar further cements his Hockey Hall of Fame path.
Nikola Jokic had 20 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists and three blocks without playing the fourth quarter and the Denver Nuggets rolled to a 113-100 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.
With 101 career goals and 287 assists, Makar is averaging 1.07 points a game. Should he keep up that pace, it would rank up there with the likes of Bobby Orr (1.39) and Paul Coffey (1.09) for the highest marks over a career by a defenseman in NHL history.
It was a historic performance for the Colorado Avalanche as they moved into a tie for third place in the Central Division with Dallas.
Cale Makar achieved a significant milestone against the Dallas Stars on Saturday afternoon. His goal at 10:31 of the second period marked No. 100 for the 26-year-old defenseman.
Cam Neely acknowledged the Bruins are at a crossroads, but Charlie Jacobs continues to frolic in the vernal land of unicorns and Black and Gold rainbows.
Just like when he took over the Bruins a decade ago, GM Don Sweeney and his team are at a crossroads.
Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar found himself in awe of Cale Makar after the star defenseman enjoyed another prolific game during Colorado's 6-3 victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday night. "I'm a little biased,
Makar's combination of skating and vision were on display when he scored his 100th goal on a power play Saturday in a 6-3 victory over Dallas. Makar was up top and moved the puck around the ice before receiving it back from Nathan MacKinnon. That set up Makar to unleash a rising wrist shot that beat Dallas goaltender Casey DeSmith.
DENVER — Artturi Lehkonen had two goals and two assists, Cale Makar also scored twice and ... Stars center Mavrik Bourque, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson and Stars right wing Matěj ...
"You kind of forget how special he actually is," said forward Mikko Rantanen, who has played alongside the defenceman since Makar broke into the NHL.