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Makar makes history with Avalanche's playoff clinch

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-3 on Thursday night, securing a playoff berth.
Columbus needed a victory to stay competitive for an Eastern Conference wild card spot.
Cale Makar's power-play goal late in the second period increased Colorado's lead to 5-2 during the game.
Makar's goal marked his 30th of the season, making him the ninth NHL defenseman to reach this milestone since 2008-2009.
The Avalanche, following their second win in two nights, will conclude their road trip against St. Louis on Saturday.

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9NEWS Denver

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Makar makes history with Avalanche's playoff clinch

Cale Makar's 30th goal propeled the Avalanche to a 7-3 victory, securing their playoff spot.

4 days ago·Denver, United States

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"Very concerned that we're not dialing in": Blue Jackets HC makes feelings extremely clear after morale-damaging loss to Avs

Colombus Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason made his concerns clear after Columbus' disappointing 7-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night.

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Blue Jackets throttled by Cale Makar, Avalanche in 7-3 loss

COLUMBUS (AP) — Cale Makar scored to become just the ninth NHL defenseman with 30 goals in a season and the Colorado Avalanche clinched a playoff berth with a 7-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night. Makar also had two assists while Charlie Coyle, Nathan MacKinnon and Devon Toews also had a goal and two assists each for the Avalanche, who scored five straight times after falling behind 3-2 in the second period. Miles Wood, Parke…

5 days ago·Warren, United States

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Avalanche secure playoff spot; Cale Makar reaches rare milestone

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Cale Makar scored to become just the ninth NHL defenseman with 30 goals in a season and the Colorado Avalanche clinched a playoff berth with a 7-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night. Makar also had two assists while Charlie Coyle, Nathan MacKinnon and Devon Toews also had a goal and two assists each for the Avalanche, who scored five straight times after falling behind 3-2 in the second period. Miles Wood,…

5 days ago·Denver, United States

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