Cale Makar, Canada and 4 Nations

Having Cale Makar could be a difference-maker for Canada in 4 Nations final
Team Canada was without defenseman Cale Makar during their 3-1 loss to Team USA last Saturday, but the 2022 Norris Trophy winner will be in the lineup Thursday night as the two teams square off in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game.
4 Nations Face-Off: Why Cale Makar Is Canada's X-Factor In Rivalry Rematch
Canada is set to face Team USA for all the marbles in the 4 Nations Face-Off, and Makar just might be the X-factor in the face of towering aggression from the Tkachuk brothers and the unmatched shooting of Matthews. After all, a beast can come back twice as strong after you kill it the first time.
Canada defenseman Cale Makar’s status remains cloudy after missing US 4 Nations game with illness
Canada is without No. 1 defenseman Cale Makar for its game against the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Cale Makar out for Canada vs. USA, Thomas Harley to make 4 Nations Face-Off debut
Makar was a late scratch for Canada before its matchup against the United States because of an illness and is considered day to day.
Canada D Cale Makar (illness) could miss game vs. U.S.
Team Canada defenseman Cale Makar missed the team's practice Friday due to an illness, meaning he could miss Saturday night's tilt against Team USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal.
Cale Makar Out for Canada vs. USA in NHL 4 Nations Face-Off; Day-to Day with Illness
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Avalanche's Cale Makar: Back in action Monday for Canada
Back in action Monday for Canada
Cale Makar doing everything possible to play in Canada’s must-win
I’m going to do everything I can to play tomorrow." Cale Makar is trending in the right direction for Monday’s must-win matinee versus Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Luke Fox has the updates from practice ahead of the clash.
Makar could be huge difference-maker for Canada in rematch vs. USA
Canada had a tough time scoring in their 4 Nations Face-Off round robin game against the United States last Saturday at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Despite generating 30 scoring chances, including 16 high-danger chances,
Cale Makar breaks silence after missing loss vs USA, makes something clear to Sidney Crosby, rest of the team
Canada star defenseman Cale Makar voiced a very strong statement after missing his team's crucial game against Team USA, ...
Cooper, Canada hopeful Cale Makar (illness) can return Monday
Team Canada defenseman Cale Makar, who was a game-time decision earlier in the day and is battling an illness that held him ...
Canada D Cale Makar (illness) game-time decision vs. USA
Star defenseman Cale Makar will be a game-time decision for Canada's showdown with the United States on Saturday night at the ...
Avalanche's Cale Makar: Set to play against Finland
Makar (illness) is expected to be in action for Canada against Finland on Monday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. With the Canadians needing a regulation win to get themselves into the Final of the 4 ...
Jon Cooper Gives Massive Cale Makar Update for 4 Nations Championship
Team Canada's No. 1 defenseman was missing in action for the round-robin loss to the United States in the 2024 4 Nation's ...
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Possible Q. Hughes addition, Makar return bring more intrigue to 4 Nations final
But Makar will play in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game at TD Garden on Thursday (8 p.m. ET; ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+, SN, TVAS), and Hughes is headed to Boston, though it remains to be seen if he ...
Former UMass star’s status vs. Finland up in the air
With Team Canada fighting for a spot in the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off championship game, they might have to do it without their ...
Connor McDavid Scores in OT to Give Canada 3-2 Win Over United States in 4 Nations Face-Off Final
Connor McDavid scored at 8:18 of overtime in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the ...