Makar’s not alone as the defensive-minded Stars have locked up the high-flying Avalanche. New forward additions Martin Necas and Brock Nelson have yet to find the back of the net in the series.

On the visiting side, there’s Cale Makar, Colorado’s fleet-footed wunderkind who has been considered one of the elite blueliners in the world since he entered the league six seasons ago.

Colorado Avalanche star Cale Makar is the near-unanimous choice for the best defenseman in the league, and as the likely Norris Trophy winner this season, that won't change any time soon.

DENVER --On Tuesday, Cale Makar was announced as a finalist for the Norris Trophy, which goes to the NHL's best defenseman as voted by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. On Wednesday ...

DENVER — Cale Makar broke in a new pair of skates Wednesday at an optional practice. Next up, breaking out of a scoring slump. Nothing has come easy for the standout Avalanche defenseman against ...