Cale Makar to Play in Final Preseason Game for Avalanche

Cale Makar will make his first and only preseason appearance for the Colorado Avalanche on Friday against Winnipeg, according to reports. Makar, who entered camp with a lower-body injury, has shed his non-contact jersey and fully participated in practice. The defenseman will sit out Saturday's preseason finale to manage his workload before the regular season. Makar, who signed a record-breaking contract in August, recorded 20 goals and 59 assists last season.