The defense and goaltender selections for NHL 25 Team of the Year have been announced. The six players are Kristen Campbell, Connor Hellebuyck, Megan Keller, Cale Makar, Erin Ambrose, and Quinn Hughes. They also come with 90 overall base versions.

It’s just the nature of the Colorado Avalanche’s dynamic defenseman . He’s not a big spotlight person even if he constantly finds himself in the limelight.

Defense wins championships, and these NHL defensemen are proving it! 🏒 From incredible plays to clutch performances, Zach Werenski and Cale Makar are making their case for the Norris Trophy. Who is the best defenseman in the league right now?

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar issued an honest message to Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and the rest of the team after a 3-2 overtime loss against the Winnipeg Jets.

However, their defensive play appeared somewhat unstable, as both of the Jets' regulation goals stemmed from lapses in coverage in front of the net. Despite the loss, Cale Makar expressed strong admiration for Nathan MacKinnon, who scored a goal during the game.

Jonathan Drouin had two goals and an assist, Mackenzie Blackwood had 19 saves, and the Avalanche used a four-goal first period to beat the St. Louis Blues 5-0.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, right, is congratulated as he passes the team box after scoring ...

Cale Makar shook off a puck to the skate to score twice, Artturi Lehkonen had two goals and two assists to tie a career high for points, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 6-3 in Denver on Saturday.

DENVER — Cale Makar deflects not only shots but any mention of milestones ... milestone Saturday when the Canadian scored his 100th career goal in his 362nd career NHL game. By doing so, he became the fifth-fastest defenseman since 1943-44 to reach ...

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, right, acknowledges the crowd after scoring two goals against the Dallas Stars in an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Denver. Credit ...

The NHL announced significant increases to the salary cap's upper and lower limits starting in 2025-26 and progressing through the 2027-28 season.

As announced Friday, the NHL and NHL Players’ Association have negotiated cap numbers through the 2027-28 season — the upper limit of the cap going from $88 million this season to $95.5 million next season, $104 million the season after that and $113.5 million in 2027-28.