Canada’s Cale Makar hoping to play against Finland
Speaking to reporters Sunday, Cale Makar is looking to do everything he can do to be in the lineup for Canada Monday against Finland.
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In a game that is a must-win for Canada, the team is hoping their top defenceman will be able to suit up.
Speaking to reporters Sunday, Cale Makar said he is looking to do “everything I can to play” Monday against Finland.
Makar was on the ice with the players who did not play in Saturday’s game against the U.S. The team opted for an optional skate after arriving late in Boston Sunday morning.
Makar’s on-ice presence was notable after the Colorado Avalanche star defenceman missed Saturday’s contest with an illness.
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Canada takes on Finland in 4 Nations Face-Off on Sportsnet
Canada and Finland look to book their ticket to the 4 Nations Face-Off final. Watch the game on Sportsnet starting at 12:30 p.m. ET/9:30 a.m. PT.
He also sat out Friday’s practice but took part in the morning skate before being ruled out in Saturday’s game.
Thomas Harley was added to the Canadian roster for the game, but Makar is still eligible for the rest of the tournament.
After Canada’s 3-1 loss to the U.S., coach Jon Cooper said he was hopeful that Makar could play against Finland but added there has not been a final decision.
Makar leads all NHL defencemen with 63 points (22 goals, 41 assists) in 57 games for the Colorado Avalanche this season.
The 26-year-old from Calgary also topped Canada with 28:06 in ice time in its opener against Sweden.
“He was pretty sick last game, too, and he didn’t look it,” said Canadian forward and Avalanche teammate Nathan MacKinnon. “He’s so mentally tough that nothing phases that guy. He’s the best defenceman in the world, so him at 80 (per cent) is better than almost everybody anyway.”
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Canada dropped to six healthy defencemen when Shea Theodore exited against Sweden with an upper-body injury. Travis Sanheim took his place in the lineup.
Canada faces a critical game Monday as they will need a regulation win against Finland in order to secure a spot against the U.S. in the 4 Nations Face-Off final.
Watch Canada take on Finland in the final round-robin game at the 4 Nations starting at 12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT on Sportsnet.
