Magic Makar: Avalanche defenseman turns in dominant series


              Nashville Predators defenseman Dante Fabbro (57) clears the puck from in front of goaltender Connor Ingram (39) as Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) watches during the third period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Denver. The Avalanche won 2-1. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
            
              Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) is congratulated by center Nico Sturm (78) and defenseman Devon Toews (7) after scoring the against the Nashville Predators during overtime in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Denver. The Avalanche won 2-1. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
            
              Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) passes the puck past Nashville Predators' Roman Josi (59) during the first period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Monday, May 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
            
              Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) tangles with Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) during the first period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
            
              Nashville Predators goaltender Connor Ingram (39) blocks a shot by Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, bottom right, during the first period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Magic Makar: Avalanche defenseman turns in dominant series