Cale Makar is heating up, and that’s a great thing for Avalanche

Cale Makar has been heating up recently, and that’s a great thing for the Colorado Avalanche.

The Avs’ top defenseman has been on a bit of a tear lately. The Norris Trophy winner has 12 points in his last six games, including five in his last two.

That’s the sort of offensive production that Colorado has wanted to see from its star blueliner.

And it’s coming at a good time. The Avs are finally starting to roll and look like their dominant selves. Despite the embarrassing no-show in Columbus a few games ago, the Avalanche have won five of their last seven. The goaltending has been good, and the defense hasn’t been awful.

But Makar, with an injury scare included, looked a little iffy. Judging…