Third Avs Duo To Be Named To First Team In Same Season

In the two seasons in which the Lightning were without McDonagh — they traded him to Nashville after the 2022 Stanley Cup Final run — the Lightning ranked 14th and 22nd in goals allowed. This season, following an offseason trade to bring McDonagh back to Tampa Bay, the Lightning ranked fourth in scoring defense.

The Colorado Avalanche standout finished the regular season with 30 goals to become to first NHL blueliner to reach that mark since Mike Green scored 31 for Washington in 2008-09. Makar also led all defensemen this season with 62 assists and 92 points.

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar won his second career Norris Trophy, the league announced Wednesday. The Norris Trophy, voted on by members of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association, is given "to the defense player who demonstrates ...

Beat writer Corey Masisak looks back on nearly two decades of hockey writing to rank the best individual seasons he’s covered.

Another Hip Surgery Will Keep Logan O'Connor Out 5-6 Months. Cale Makar's EDGE Stats Are Remarkable.