Never seen anything like Cale Makar? You’re not alone. Neither has Claire Elston, who sat on her mother’s lap in the last row of the Pepsi Center on a Monday night that felt as fresh and exciting as a new golden age for Avalanche hockey. Yes, the 20-year-old Makar was way too young to be…
Kiszla: Dude, where’s Makar? Right here in Denver, making NHL playoff history in 6-2 Avs win. — The Denver Post
What to look for in Game 2 between Denver and San Antonio The Denver Nuggets dropped Game 1 of their Malone-era playoffs debut and now will be looking to right the ship against the San Antonio Spurs. Six of the nine Denver rotation players logged their first postseason minutes ever on Saturday, and for all…
Preview: Nuggets look to even up series against San Antonio Spurs — Denver Stiffs – All Posts
Spurs’ stars. San Antonio pillars LaMarcus Aldridge and DeMar DeRozan aren’t ones to typically struggle against the Nuggets. Both averaged at least 20 points on over 54 percent shooting against Denver in the regular season. In Saturday’s Game 1, the two combined for 33 points on 33 percent shooting. Credit Gary Harris for the majority…
Nuggets vs. Spurs: Three things to watch in Game 2 — The Denver Post
Close your eyes, step into the skates of an Avalanche player and contemplate your decision Monday night in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs: Establish dominance or turn the other cheek? Colorado held a four-goal lead in the third period of their 6-2 victory when Calgary frustration boiled over inside Pepsi Center. The Flames…
Avalanche balance toughness and smarts as Flames ignite playoff physicality — The Denver Post
How can the Nuggets bounce back in game two after a home loss? The San Antonio Spurs have the momentum after a game one victory. What did the Spurs accomplish in the first game that should be concerning for Denver Nuggets fans? Ryan Blackburn: I thought the most important part of San Antonio’s game plan…
Roundtable: Game two expectations, changes, and concerns versus the San Antonio Spurs — Denver Stiffs – All Posts
DENVER (AP) — A wide-open Cale Makar screamed toward Nathan MacKinnon to deliver him the puck. That made an instant impression with MacKinnon on a night when Makar made an immediate impact. This newly signed rookie isn’t intimidated by the stage or his surroundings. Cale Makar (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) MacKinnon scored twice in…
Avalanche Defeat Flames, Take 2-1 Lead In Playoff Series — CBS Denver
Newly signed rookie Cale Makar scored in the first period and the Avs routed Calgary 6-2 to take a 2-1 series lead in the NHL Playoffs.
Cale Makar Helps Avalanche To Game 3 Win In NHL Debut — CBS Denver
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