Entering Monday night’s Game 4 here, Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar stood second in NHL playoff scoring and first among all blueliners. He led all players at 2.33 points per game.
NASHVILLE — Through three playoff games, the best franchise defenseman in the Avalanche-Predator series has a highlighter in all capital letters over his name.
“Both special players, obviously,” Avs coach Jared Bednar said of the two Norris Trophy finalists after the morning skate at Bridgestone Arena. “ helps drive our team’s offense, Josi helps drive their team’s offense, highly involved in all aspects of the game.The Norris Trophy is voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Colorado winger Mikko Rantanen doesn’t have a vote.
Makar finished with 28 goals in the regular season, the most ever by an Avalanche defenseman. He’s just the fifth NHL defenseman to score 28 goals or more in the past 30 years.
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