Mackenie Blackwood looked shaky for the first time this series, giving up some very bad goals, and ended up getting pulled after allowing five goals.
With the Avalanche having a day off, a huge announcement was just made regarding defenseman Cale Makar.
Huge announcement involving Avalanche's Cale Makar
Today the Norris Trophy finalist were named by the NHL, and it's no surprise that Cale Makar was a finalists. Along with him, Quinn Hughes, and Zachary Werenski were also nominated.
Quinn Hughes of the #Canucks, Cale Makar of the #GoAvsGo and Zach Werenski of #CBJ are the three finalists for the 2024-25 James Norris Memorial Trophy, awarded «to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position.» #NHL
This is the 5th time in six years that Makar has been named a finalist for the James Norris Memorial Trophy, this guy is the definition of a goat, and it's hard to picture him not winning it this year.