<h2>Superstar Defenseman Cale Makar Sidelined With Injury</h2> The Colorado Avalanche have just announced some tough news regarding their superstar Norris Trophy defenseman. <q>Cale Makar is out tonight for the Avalanche with a lower-body injury.</q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1736171927121572151?s=20'> </a></blockquote></div> Cale Makar will be sidelined for Saturday's game against Winnipeg due to a lower-body injury. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/Avalanche/status/1736169803113533475?s=20'> </a></blockquote></div> It remains uncertain whether he will be available for Sunday's matchup against San Jose. In 27 games this season, Makar has contributed eight goals, 37 points, 71 shots on goal, and 44 blocked shots. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/TheFourthPeriod/status/1736072553876099583?s=20'> </a></blockquote></div> With Makar out, Caleb Jones is expected to step into the lineup for Saturday's game.