Canada’s Cale Makar back at practice ahead of USA showdown at 4 Nations Face-Off
Star defenceman Cale Makar was back at practice Saturday as Canada prepares to take on the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off.
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Star defenceman Cale Makar was back at practice Saturday as Canada prepares to take on the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Makar was absent during Friday’s skate due to illness.
The NHL and NHLPA agreed Friday morning to allow Thomas Harley to join Canada’s workouts in Montreal in case Makar is not able to go Saturday.
Harley was scheduled to meet Canada in Boston, where the team faces Finland on Monday, after defenceman Shea Theodore sustained a tournament-ending injury during Wednesday’s 4-3 overtime win over Sweden. He is considered a standby defenceman in case of another injury.
Canada was allowed to put a player or two “on notice” after the Theodore injury.
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Canada-United States renew rivalry at 4 Nations Face-Off on Sportsnet
For the first time in 11 years, Team Canada and Team USA will go head-to-head in best-on-best Saturday night at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal. Watch the game on Sportsnet starting at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT.
Makar played a game-high 28:06 in ice time during Wednesday’s win to kick off the event. He finished with an even plus/minus, recorded two shots on goal and blocked three shots.
The 2021-22 Norris Trophy winner skated with his Colorado Avalanche defence partner Devon Toews.
Makar, 26, leads all NHL defencemen in scoring this season with 22 goals and 63 points in 57 games.
