Makar logged an assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Jets in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Makar was briefly rattled by a hit in the third period, but he was able to finish the contest. The 25-year-old defenseman had two goals, seven assists, 16 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over five games in the first round. Makar will have a little time to rest before the Avalanche play again -- they have to wait for the conclusion of the Stars-Golden Knights series.

Makar scored a goal on three shots and picked up an assist in Sunday's 5-1 Game 4 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Makar has points in six straight games, racking up a combined three goals and eight assists, including five power-play points. During the regular season, the defenseman notched a career-high 90 points but still finished second behind Quinn Hughes for the NHL lead among blueliners. If the Avalanche make a deep run into the postseason, Makar could be in contention for the Conn Smythe trophy, especially if he continues to produce at this level.

Makar notched a power-play assist, five shots on goal and two blocked shots in Friday's 6-2 win over the Jets in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Makar has a goal, five assists, 11 shots on net and eight blocked shots through three playoff contests. He's on a five-game point streak as well, with nine points in that span, including four on the power play. Makar's roles on the top pairing and first power-play unit see him logging a ton of ice time, so there's no reason to think his offense will drop off much during the postseason.

Makar registered two assists, two shots on goal and four blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Jets in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

Makar set up Artturi Lehkonen's game-tying tally in the second period and Valeri Nichushkin's empty-netter in the third. With five points over two playoff contests, Makar is already showing off his talents in the postseason. He also has six blocked shots and six shots on net while playing in his usual top-pairing role.

Makar scored a power-play goal on four shots, dished two assists and blocked two shots in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Jets in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Makar and the Avalanche's top players were generally solid, but it wasn't enough to overcome a poor performance in goal from Alexandar Georgiev. Over the last nine games of the regular season, Makar had 12 points, and he continues to play excellently in all zones. The 25-year-old posted a career-best 90 points with 231 shots on net and 148 blocked shots over 77 outings in 2023-24.

Makar had a goal and an assist during Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Sunday's OT loss brings Makar to 89 points in 76 games. He's second among all defensemen in goals, points, and assists. There aren't many defenders who have been more reliable. He's averaged a point per game or better for four straight campaigns.

Makar had a goal on five shots, two assists, two blocks and one hit in Tuesday's 5-2 win over Minnesota. One of the assists came on the power play.

EDGE Analysis

Makar has points in four straight games, totaling a goal and five assists during that stretch. The defenseman's tally was significant in a variety of ways. It was the game-winner (his first GWG of the season), his 20th tally of the season (his second time with at least 20 goals) and his 87th point (a new career high).

Makar notched a power-play assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Makar has a helper in three straight games and six points over his last five outings. The defenseman helped out on an Artturi Lehkonen tally in the second period. Makar is up to 19 goals, 65 assists, 220 shots on net, 136 blocked shots and a plus-13 rating through 73 contests. He needs two more points to match his career high of 86 from 2021-22.

Makar posted an assist and went minus-2 in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Makar helped out on a Ross Colton tally in the first period. With five points over his last four games, Makar is still chipping in steady offense from the top pairing. The superstar defenseman has 19 goals, 64 assists, 219 shots on net, 134 blocked shots and a plus-13 rating through 72 outings overall.

Makar had a power-play assist, four shots on net and one block in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Makar's wrist shot deflected into the air and Jonathan Drouin batted it in for the Avalanche's second goal. Makar set a franchise record for assists in a season by a defenseman with the apple -- he now has 63 on the season (29 on the power play). Makar will now set his sights on setting a new career high in points -- he needs five points over the final six games to surpass the 86 points he had in 2021-22.