Cale Makar reached a significant milestone against the Dallas Stars on Saturday afternoon. His goal at 10:31 in the second period was No. 100 for the 26-year-old defenseman.

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, right, acknowledges the crowd after scoring two goals against the Dallas Stars in an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Denver. Credit ...

Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) tires to shoot against Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) as Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) tries to stop him during the second period of an NHL hockey game at American Airlines Center, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Dallas. (Chitose Suzuki / Staff Photographer)

Cale Makar deflects not only shots but any mention of milestones related to him. It’s just the nature of the Colorado Avalanche’s dynamic defenseman.

Tonight, the Colorado Avalanche wrap up their five-game homestand as they take on the Winnipeg Jets for the fourth and final time during the regular season. Winnipeg has won two of the three previously played games,

However, their defensive play appeared somewhat unstable, as both of the Jets' regulation goals stemmed from lapses in coverage in front of the net. Despite the loss, Cale Makar expressed strong admiration for Nathan MacKinnon, who scored a goal during the game.

Makar scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Jets.

The Dallas Cowboys will have plenty of needs across their roster once the NFL Draft arrives and their first-round selection could come down to a decision between two spots of need on the offense.

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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,

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