Cale Makar

NHL Game Preview: Boston Bruins at Colorado Avalanche with Line Combinations 10/16/2024

Inside The Rink Game Day Preview Boston Bruins (2-2-0, 4 Pts) at Colorado Avalanche (0-3-0, 0 Pts) Date: Wednesday, October 16 Ball Arena – Denver, Colorado Time: 9:30 pm EST TV: TNT, MAX, TruTV Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines: Boston Bruins +1.5 ML +102 Colorado Avalanche -1.5 ML -122 O/U 6.5 […]

Boston Bruins Rookie Camp News & Notes

The Boston Bruins opened their Rookie Camp on Wednesday, September 11th, at Warrior Ice Arena in Boston. Some news and notes from inside the rink (pun intended): The camp features a roster of 14 players from within the Bruins organization and 11 camp invitees. The roster breaks down to fourteen forwards, nine defensemen, and two […]

How Wrong Were My 2023-24 Season Predictions?

The 2023-24 NHL season is wrapped up completely and we are waiting patiently for training camp to begin for the 2024-25 season. Just days before the 2023-24 season began, I wrote a predictions piece for the year, something I continue to do for as long as I can. I figured that calling myself out for […]

2025 4 Nations Face-Off: Canada Announces First Six Players

The NHL 4Nations Faceoff will feature four national teams competing on the ice. The teams representing Sweden, the United States, Canada, and Finland are set to participate in the tournament, which is set to take place from February 12th to 20th at TD Garden in Boston and Bell Centre in Montreal. Earlier today, the four […]

NHL Playoffs: Dallas Stars at Colorado Avalanche Game 6 Recap | 05/17/2024

The Dallas Stars seized the opportunity to clinch a series win over the Colorado Avalanche in the end on Friday. The Stars edged the Avalanche 2-1 in double overtime in Game 6 at Ball Arena to eliminate their Central Division foe. Dallas won the series 4-2 over Colorado. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Logan Stankoven, […]

NHL Playoffs: Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche Game 5 Recap | 05/15/2024

The Dallas Stars returned to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to host the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 on Wednesday night but couldn’t clinch a series win. The Stars fell to the Avalanche 5-3. Dallas holds a 3-2 series lead over Colorado. Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev made 24 saves for a win. The Stars’ starting lineup […]

NHL Playoffs: Stars Defeat Avalanche 5-1 in Game 4 | 5/13/2024

Dallas fought hard to add to their series lead and took Game 4 with a 5-1 victory against the Avalanche on Monday, May 13th. They only need one more win to make it to the next round of the playoffs, and Colorado needs to figure out a way to take Game 5 to hopefully make […]

NHL Playoffs: Stars Take Lead in Second Round, Defeating Avalanche 4-1 | 5/11/2024

The Stars took Game 3 with a 4-1 victory on Saturday, May 11th at the Ball Arena to lead 2-1 in the series. Mikko Rantanen scored the lone goal for the Avalanche, and both Tyler Seguin and Logan Stankoven scored two each to help Dallas for a series lead. The Avalanche will host the Stars […]

NHL Playoffs: Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche Game 1 Recap | 05/07/2024

There was no rest for the wicked, as the Dallas Stars prepared to host the Colorado Avalanche for Game 1 of the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Stars fell to the Avalanche 4-3 in overtime at the American Airlines Center. Colorado leads the second-round series against Dallas 1-0. The Stars’ starting lineup, […]

Cale Makar: James Norris Memorial Trophy Finalist

The NHL announced on Wednesday, May 1st, the three finalists for the 2023-24 James Norris Memorial Trophy award – Quinn Hughes of the Vancouver Canucks, Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators, and Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche. The winner of the award, which is given to the top NHL defenseman annually, will be announced […]