Defender Cale Makar match the hockey public from match to match, how great a hockey player he is. Colorado is fighting Tampa for the most valuable trophy you can win in ice hockey – the Stanley Cup. Colorado’s defensive ranks are close to winning. His two goals, which sealed Colorado’s victory in the second final match, helped lead 2-0 in the series.
This year, he is rightfully nominated again for the Norris Trophy for the best NHL runner, which he did not reach last season. He finished the basic part of this year with a gain of 86 points for 28 goals scored and 58 assists. Among the defenders, he was surpassed only by the star of the stars among the backs of the NHL – the Swiss Roman Josi. Captain Nashville, who is also among the nominees this year, dominated the basic part with 96 points. The third nominee is the Swede Victor Hedman, who, after one missed duel in the regular part of this season, added 65 assists to 20 goals.
Makar’s gala performance in the second final match with Tampa was watched not only by the almost sold-out Ball Arena, but also by his father, who witnessed his two successful hits. It was also a Father’s Day gift for him. “I never thought it would happen. It’s amazing. The city and the fans are amazing, “he praised.
Makar increased the score to 6: 0 in the 43rd minute of the match, renumbering two to one with a beautiful shot on the far pole. A few minutes later, he used the power play, in which he undermined Andrei Vasilevsky’s net for the second time.
Makar shows his qualities from the first moment he tasted the NHL ice. The year 2018/2019 was its premiere. He played significantly more games the following year and deservedly received the Calder Trophy, the NHL’s best rookie, after the season. He scored 65 points in this survey. At that time, the Czech forward Dominik Kubalík in a Chicago jersey was breathing on his back.
