Makar (upper body) isn't playing Sunday and is considered day-to-day, per Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Makar missed four games with a concussion before returning Saturday. However, he'd leave the game briefly after colliding with St. Louis' Alexei Toropchenko. It's unclear if the injury is related to his previous concussion. Regardless, it's a major blow for the Avalanche. Makar has 13 goals and 32 assists through 46 games this season. Josh Manson will slot back into the lineup while Makar is sidelined.

Makar left the bench Saturday after colliding with the Blues' Alexei Toropchenko during the third period but returned to the game, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports. The defenseman had one shot on goal and one hit over 21:27 of ice time in a 4-1 win over St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

Makar, who was back in action after missing four games with a concussion, was apparently treated for a bloody nose. Kyle Fredrickson of the Denver Gazette spoke after the game with Makar, who said he intends to play Sunday against Edmonton. "Yeah, I hope so," Makar said of suiting up Sunday. "Unless anything turns. Just a tough one. I got kind of bruised on the nose just because I think my visor hit it. But we'll see." He missed about 10 minutes of the final period.

Makar (concussion) will rejoin the Avalanche on Saturday against the Blues, per Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette.

EDGE Analysis

Makar will retake his spot on the blue line after missing four games with a concussion, giving a boost to Colorado's offensive capabilities. The reigning Norris Trophy winner has 13 goals and 32 assists through 45 games this season.

Makar (head) will travel with the Avalanche to St. Louis ahead of Saturday's game versus the Blues, according to Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Makar's availability for the contest hasn't been determined, but it's a good sign that he'll at least accompany the team. He's missed the Avalanche's last four games because of the injury. The 24-year-old has 13 goals and 45 points in 45 contests in 2022-23.

Makar (head) is practicing in a regular jersey Friday, Brennan Vogt of Full Press Hockey reports.

EDGE Analysis

Makar has missed the last four games, after taking a blindside hit to his head from Pittsburgh's Jeff Carter on Feb. 7. The 24-year-old blueliner has 13 goals and 45 points in 45 games this season, after winning the Norris Trophy in 2021-22, scoring 28 goals and adding 58 assists in 77 games. Get set to activate him Saturday in St. Louis.

Makar (head) won't play Wednesday versus the Wild, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Makar's next chance to play will be Saturday versus the Blues. The 24-year-old defenseman is set for a fourth straight absence, though head coach Jared Bednar added that Josh Manson (lower body) could be an option to play Wednesday, which would help the Avalanche's injury-riddled defense.

Makar (head) won't play Tuesday against Tampa Bay, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Makar, who has been out since Feb. 7, doesn't have a timetable for his return. Based on that, it wouldn't be a surprise if he sat out Wednesday's game versus Minnesota as well. Still, he hasn't been officially ruled out for that contest yet. Makar has produced 13 goals, 45 points, 141 shots on net, 61 blocks and 58 hits in 45 games this season.

Makar (head) skated in Denver on Friday, Brennan Vogt of Full Press NHL reports.

EDGE Analysis

Makar was feared to have a concussion following a hit to the head from Pittsburgh's Jeff Carter last Tuesday, but Vogt provided video footage of the defenseman, who shared the ice with Darren Helm (lower body). Vogt provided a second video that shows Helm moving at a quicker pace than Makar. Following Saturday's road tilt against Florida, which Makar will miss, Colorado comes back home for a game against Tampa Bay on Tuesday. It's unclear if the blueliner will be ready to go.

Makar (head) will not play on the remainder of the Avalanche's two-game road trip, including Thursday's tilt in Tampa Bay, according to Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Makar suffered the injury against the Penguins on Tuesday, when he was blindsided by a Jeff Carter hit to the head. Makar will also sit out Saturday's game in Florida and the Avs will determine his availability when they return home Tuesday to play Tampa Bay. Makar has 13 goals and 45 points in 45 games this season.

Makar took a blindside hit to head in the third period and left Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Penguins for about 10 minutes before returning, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports. Makar finished with two shots on goal, one hit and one blocked shot over 24:21 of ice time.

EDGE Analysis

No penalty was called on Pittsburgh's Jeff Carter, and there's no word if the NHL Department of Player Safety will look into it. Makar told Peter Baugh of The Athletic that officials said the two players simply ran into each other, although it was the type of hit the league wants to remove from the game. The Avalanche will monitor Makar heading into Thursday's meeting with the Lightning in Tampa Bay.