Cale Makar plays first game as a father in Avalanche's shootout loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 6:48 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Cale Makar made his return to the Colorado Avalanche lineup on October 14 after missing the previous game due to the birth of his twin sons. The Avalanche faced the Dallas Stars, losing in a shootout following a competitive match that featured two disallowed goals for Colorado. Makar did not record a point during the game but expressed excitement about his new role as a father. He now looks ahead to balancing his family life with his professional commitments as the season progresses. The Avalanche currently have a solid start to the season despite the loss.
- •Avalanche lost to Stars in a shootout on October 14.
- •Cale Makar missed previous game due to birth of twins.
- •Makar had a positive outlook after the game despite not scoring.
- •Colorado previously secured a win against the Stars before this matchup.
- •Makar will become the NHL's highest-paid player next season.
- 6:48 AMYahoo Sports — Avalanche’s Cale Makar reacts to 1st game since becoming a Dad
"The Colorado Avalanche are off to a nice start this season but could not pick up a win on Wednesday night. They fell in the shootout to the Dallas Stars away from home. For star defenseman Cale Makar, the game meant a little bit more to him. Makar missed Colorado’s win over the Stars on Tuesday due his wife going into labor. His twin sons weren’t […] The post Avalanche’s Cale Makar reacts to 1st game since becoming a Dad appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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