Colorado Avalanche | Cale Makar’s big night helps Avalanche solve Flyers

Colorado Avalanche's Cale Makar, right, reacts after scoring past Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Aleksei Kolosov (not shown) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)PHILADELPHIA — Cale Makar is the ultimate weapon when another team tries to park the bus.

It took the Colorado Avalanche a while to find a way through against the Philadelphia Flyers, but eventually, Makar scored twice in a 3-2 win Monday night at Wells Fargo Center.

“It felt like we were rolling offensively,” Makar said. “When the forwards are moving it around, it is fun for us as ‘D’ — we can move around up top and create space. I thought it was working…