The 4 Nations Face-Off captivated not only the hockey world, but the entirety of the sports universe. As everyone watched Team Canada come out on top, three Avalanche players- Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Devon Toews- helped the hockey dynasty defend its spot at the top of international competition.

Cale Makar, Colorado Avalanche's star defenseman, recently married Tracy Evans, a Calgary-based teacher and former athlete. Their romantic relationshi

Makar registered an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Penguins. Makar's assist streak is up to four games, and he has a total of five helpers in that span. He contributed on Artturi Lehkonen's opening tally in the second period of this contest.

The Avs hope Valeri Nichushkin could play as soon as Wednesday, the first game of the homestand, against New Jersey. That would be the healthiest the team has been all year, with just defenseman Josh Manson missing from a Landeskog-less optimal lineup.

Cale Makar shared his excitement about playing for Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off. He posted pictures of himself donning the red Team Canada jersey with the iconic Maple Leaf logo.

MacKinnon, along with Cale Makar and Devon Toews, had the opportunity to play for Canada in a best-on-best men’s tournament for the first time at the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off. He had the chance to play with his childhood idol-turned-friend Sidney Crosby in games that matter for the first time. He also didn’t let down 8-year-old Nathan MacKinnon.

Off, it’s time to check in for another Awards Watch. While there hasn’t been a whole lot of change in the new year, especially at the top, it’s still worthwhile to see how the contenders are progressing — and whether any challengers have emerged.

Lets take a look back February 2025 and see who performed the best within the Colorado Avalanche to take a home a star of the month

(AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Canada’s Cale Makar (8) tries to clear the puck away from Finland’s Joel Armia (40) during the second period of a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) United States’ Brady ...

The Avalanche dropped their first two games after the 4 Nations Face-Off, and Cale Makar knows his team isn't sending the right message to Colorado's brass with the trade deadline less than two weeks away.

Makar notched an assist and three shots on goal in Friday's 5-2 win over the Wild. Makar has four helpers over his last three games after assisting on Jack Drury's game-winning tally Friday. In February,