Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar spoiled Mikko Rantanen’s homecoming to Denver.
In Sunday’s dwelling recreation towards the Dallas Stars, Rantanen — who gained a Stanley Cup with the Avalanche throughout the 2021-22 season — returned to Denver after being traded twice this season. The Avalanche first traded the precise winger to the Carolina Hurricanes on Jan. 24, who then dealt him to the Stars on March 7.
It is protected to say the one-time All-Star was in all probability hoping for a special consequence.
Late into additional time, with the sport tied 3-3, Makar slipped previous the Stars protection and scored the profitable purpose.