Canada, Cale Makar and 4 Nations

Cale Makar out for Canada vs. USA, Thomas Harley to make 4 Nations Face-Off debut
Makar was a late scratch for Canada before its matchup against the United States because of an illness and is considered day to day.
Canada defenseman Cale Makar’s status remains cloudy after missing US 4 Nations game with illness
Canada is without No. 1 defenseman Cale Makar for its game against the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Having Cale Makar could be a difference-maker for Canada in 4 Nations final
Team Canada was without defenseman Cale Makar during their 3-1 loss to Team USA last Saturday, but the 2022 Norris Trophy winner will be in the lineup Thursday night as the two teams square off in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game.
4 Nations Face-Off: Why Cale Makar Is Canada's X-Factor In Rivalry Rematch
Canada is set to face Team USA for all the marbles in the 4 Nations Face-Off, and Makar just might be the X-factor in the face of towering aggression from the Tkachuk brothers and the unmatched shooting of Matthews. After all, a beast can come back twice as strong after you kill it the first time.
Makar could be huge difference-maker for Canada in rematch vs. USA
Canada has a better chance to beat the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship now that Cale Makar is back in the lineup.
Is Cale Makar playing today? Latest updates on Canada defenseman's status for 4 Nations Face-Off game vs. Finland
The Canadian team has been playing without one of its top defensemen in Cale Makar, who has been recovering from an illness. If Canada wants to get a win over Finland on Monday afternoon and secure a place in the championship game, it could benefit from a return from Makar.
Cale Makar Out for Canada vs. USA in NHL 4 Nations Face-Off; Day-to Day with Illness
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Makar game-time decision for Canada against U.S. at 4 Nations Face-Off
MONTREAL -- Cale Makar was on the ice for Canada's morning skate Saturday and will be a game-time decision for its showdown with the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off at Bell Centre (8 p.m. ET; ABC, ESPN+, SN, TVAS).
Cale Makar breaks silence after missing loss vs USA, makes something clear to Sidney Crosby, rest of the team
Canada star defenseman Cale Makar voiced a very strong statement after missing his team's crucial game against Team USA, ...
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Who Is the NHL’s Best All-Around Defenseman: Cale Makar or Quinn Hughes?
Many of the storylines during the 4 Nations Face-Off break focused on the health of the two best defenders in the game, Quinn ...
Canada D Cale Makar (illness) game-time decision vs. USA
Star defenseman Cale Makar will be a game-time decision for Canada's showdown with the United States on Saturday night at the ...
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Makar out for Canada against United States at 4 Nations Face-Off
Cale Makar was not in the lineup for Canada in its 3-1 loss against the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off at Bell ...
Team Canada HC Jon Cooper gives optimistic Cale Makar injury update for championship vs. USA
Team Canada will be looking for revenge on Thursday in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game against Team USA. The ...
Former UMass star’s status vs. Finland up in the air
With Team Canada fighting for a spot in the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off championship game, they might have to do it without their ...
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Possible Q. Hughes addition, Makar return bring more intrigue to 4 Nations final
But Makar will play in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game at TD Garden on Thursday (8 p.m. ET; ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+, SN, TVAS), and Hughes is headed to Boston, though it remains to be seen if he ...