US EditionMakar makes history with Avalanche's playoff clinch
- The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-3 on Thursday night, securing a playoff berth.
- Columbus needed a victory to stay competitive for an Eastern Conference wild card spot.
- Cale Makar's power-play goal late in the second period increased Colorado's lead to 5-2 during the game.
- Makar's goal marked his 30th of the season, making him the ninth NHL defenseman to reach this milestone since 2008-2009.
- The Avalanche, following their second win in two nights, will conclude their road trip against St. Louis on Saturday.
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Avalanche secure playoff spot; Cale Makar reaches rare milestone
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Cale Makar scored to become just the ninth NHL defenseman with 30 goals in a season and the Colorado Avalanche clinched a playoff berth with a 7-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night. Makar also had two assists while Charlie Coyle, Nathan MacKinnon and Devon Toews also had a goal and two assists each for the Avalanche, who scored five straight times after falling behind 3-2 in the second period. Miles Wood,…
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Makar scores to reach rare milestone and Avalanche beat Blue Jackets 7-3 to secure playoff spot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Cale Makar scored to become just the ninth NHL defenseman with 30 goals in a season and the Colorado Avalanche clinched a playoff berth with a 7-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night. Makar also had two assists while Charlie Coyle, Nathan MacKinnon and Devon Toews also had a goal and two assists each for the Avalanche, who scored five straight times after falling behind 3-2 in the second period. Miles Wood,…
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