Makar Plays for Avalanche After Birth of Twin Sons
Cale Makar played for Colorado on Wednesday night after his twin sons were born earlier that day. He finished with two shots, a plus-1 rating, and 22:54 of ice time in a 3-2 shootout loss to Dallas. Colorado also ruled out Nicolas Roy with an upper-body injury, and coach Jared Bednar called him day to day.
Makar's Wednesday appearance came after he sat out Tuesday while his wife was in labor. The Colorado defenseman logged 22:54, registered two shots, and finished plus-1 in a 3-2 shootout defeat to Dallas. He did not record a point.
The Avalanche had two first-period goals disallowed. Gabriel Landeskog scored in the second, Miro Heiskanen equalized, and Hyry scored short-handed after a Makar pass was intercepted at the blue line. Brock Nelson forced overtime, and Roope Hintz won the shootout in round four. Nicolas Roy missed the game with an upper-body injury and is considered day to day.
The story may resonate with fans and working parents by showing how an elite athlete balanced a major family moment with professional duty. It could also spotlight Colorado’s roster depth and injury management as the team handles Nicolas Roy’s upper-body issue. Makar’s availability may affect short-term performance and fan expectations, while public discussion could focus on player welfare and workplace support in high-pressure sports.