Coach Jared Bednar isn't sure if Makar (upper body) will be available for Saturday's outdoor game versus Vegas, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Makar practiced Thursday, so he's clearly making progress in his recovery, but his availability for Saturday's outdoor match may boil down to a game-time decision. The 22-year-old blueliner racked up 12 points in 11 games before missing Colorado's last two contests with an upper-body issue.

Makar (upper body) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Golden Knights, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite taking part in warmups, the 22-year-old will sit out for a second straight night. He'll aim to return Saturday versus the Golden Knights.

Makar (upper body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play in Tuesday's game versus the Golden Knights, Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Makar's presence for warmups puts him on track to play in Tuesday's game after sitting out Monday. The 22-year-old leads all NHL defensemen with 1.09 points per game.

Makar (upper body) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's game versus the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Makar was a surprising scratch from Monday's game against the Golden Knights. The 22-year-old was able to skate during Tuesday's practice, so he's certainly making progress toward a quick return. If he's able to play, he should slot into the top pairing, where he's averaged more than 24 minutes of ice time per game. Makar leads all NHL defensemen with 1.09 points per game.

Makar (upper body) has a chance to play Tuesday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Jared Bednar addressed Makar's injury in his postgame comments after Sunday's 1-0 loss to the Golden Knights. Makar should be considered day-to-day for now, but it could come down to a game-time decision Tuesday in Vegas.

Makar (upper body) won't play in Sunday's game against the Golden Knights, Rick Sadowski of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is a huge loss for the Avalanche as they return to the ice for the first time since Feb. 2. Makar has 12 points through 11 games. He's considered day-to-day at this time. Ryan Graves likely will enter the lineup in Makar's place.

Makar notched an assist in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Makar's helper on the opening tally by Logan O'Connor helped the former extend his point streak to five contests. In that span, Makar has a goal and six assists. The 22-year-old blueliner has been excellent this season, with 12 points, a plus-9 rating and 24 shots on goal in 11 appearances overall. Getting point-per-game production from a blueliner is always welcome in fantasy, so Makar should be in virtual lineups whenever the Avalanche are playing.

Makar scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Makar tied the game at 2-2 just 3:31 into the second period. It was the young defenseman's first goal of the season, and it extended his point streak to four games (one goal, five helpers). Overall, Makar has 11 points, 23 shots on net and a plus-8 rating in 10 contests to begin his second NHL campaign.

Makar notched an assist, five shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Makar had the secondary assist on Logan O'Connor's first-period tally. Erik Johnson (upper body) left Saturday's contest early, forcing Makar to play a season-high 25:27 to help cover the former's absence. The 22-yea-rold Makar has five assists in his last three contests and 10 helpers through nine games overall. He's locked in on the top pairing and should have no trouble producing big numbers on the scoresheet.

Makar posted a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Makar's shot attempt on a late power play in the third period was tipped in by Nazem Kadri for the Avalanche's third goal. The 22-year-old Makar is still without a goal through eight games, but he has nine assists (six on the power play), a plus-4 rating and 15 shots on net.