It must be that Cale Makar’s rear end just takes up too much space.
That’s the only reasonable explanation to Makar, based on how the referees clarified his wrongdoing to him.
Makar skated to the penalty box red in the face, cursing and shaking his head in equal parts amusement and disbelief with 8:32 remaining in a tie game Wednesday. He was sentenced for interference against Vancouver center Dakota Joshua, ending an Avalanche power play prematurely. It took 32 seconds for the Canucks to score the game-winner at 4-on-4.
As for the penalty, “they said I stuck my (butt) out,” Makar said.