Taylor Makar Recalled by Avalanche, Set for Another NHL Game Alongside Brother Cale

Forward Taylor Makar has been recalled by the Colorado Avalanche from their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles, ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. The 24-year-old's call-up comes as Valeri Nichushkin is sidelined with a lower-body injury. Makar previously made his NHL debut on November 1, averaging 6:07 of ice time in an overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks, marking the first time he and his older brother, Cale Makar, played together for the Avalanche. This season with the Eagles, Makar has recorded one goal and three assists in 13 games. A 2021 seventh-round pick, he signed a one-year, entry-level contract through 2025-26 and previously played collegiate hockey at UMass Amherst and the University of Maine.