Cale Makar downplays his magic.
The Avalanche defenseman had the entire NHL buzzing on Tuesday night after his overtime heroics in Chicago. Makar’s stunning game-winner gave Colorado a 4-3 victory. Just don’t expect the 23-year-old hockey savant to gloat.
“It was a little bit lucky, to be honest,” Makar said.
The video replay tells another story. It starts with 2:27 left in the overtime period.
Makar handled the puck from behind Chicago goalie Marc-Andre Fleury and began circling toward the top of the offensive zone. Blackhawks’ defenseman Kirby Dach overcommitted in pursuit.