However, the Avalanche's chances of taking the lead in the series may be jeopardized as Cale Makar will be absent due to a hearing regarding his hit on Jared McCann.
In the play, McCann was forcefully pushed into the boards despite being distant from the puck.
Makar was first given a major penalty, but it was later reduced to a minor. Nevertheless, the league decided that the hit was severe enough to require a suspension.
Jared McCann went straight to the locker room after being interfered with by Cale Makar in the corner#SeaKraken | #GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/NJTVhUFpAC� Hockey Daily 365 l NHL Highlights (@HockeyDaily365) April 25, 2023
The play was reviewed by the Department of Player Safety and they have decided it was worthy of a suspension:
Colorado's Cale Makar has been suspended for one playoff game for Interference against Seattle's Jared McCann. https://t.co/FOhsme51Rf� NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) April 25, 2023
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