Colorado Avalanche Recall Taylor Makar Ahead of Matchup With Lightning

The Colorado Avalanche have recalled forward Taylor Makar from the AHL's Colorado Eagles ahead of Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Makar, 25, is off to a strong start in the AHL this season with three goals and one assist in six games. Selected in the seventh round of the 2021 NHL Draft, Makar is searching for his first career NHL point after going scoreless in 12 appearances with Colorado last season. He previously posted 30 points in 38 games in his final college season at Maine.