Cale Makar scores twice, adds assist in Avalanche rout of Flames

Fantasy hockey: Makar put up three points on Thursday, but those numbers fit his already elite scoring rate and underlying metrics.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 9, 2026

Cale Makar scored two goals and one assist in 22:17 of ice time as Colorado beat Calgary 7-3 on Thursday, October 8. He put two shots on goal and finished plus-two in the win.

The three-point performance fits Makar's recent averages of 1.17 points per game rather than exceeding them. His underlying play grades 98 out of 100 among defensemen in shots, scoring chances and ice time, showing sustainable production.

Fantasy impact

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Cale Makar

Makar's two-goal, one-assist night looks strong in isolation, but context matters. He already averages 1.17 points per game in his recent sample, along with 2.8 shots and 0.43 power-play points per game. The Thursday line matches that established rate rather than pushing past it, making this a normal outing for a player already producing at an elite level.

His 22:17 of ice time against Calgary sits below his usual 24:46 a night, and he leads Colorado skaters with 4:12 of power-play time per game on the first unit. The process grade of 98 out of 100 among defensemen reflects the shot volume, scoring chances and minutes that make his scoring sustainable. With four games remaining this week (Thursday, Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday), he stays in lineups as a hold at his current production level.

What to do

• Keep Makar active for his four remaining games this week.

• His 1.17 points per game make him a hold, not an upgrade candidate.

• Trust the 98 process grade as a signal that his scoring will continue at this rate.

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