The Canadian team has been playing without one of its top defensemen in Cale Makar, who has been recovering from an illness.

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Colorado Avalanche star Cale Makar missed practice Friday with Canada at the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off because of an illness.

After missing their matchup with the United States, Team Canada will have Cale Makar back in the lineup against Team Sweden.

Team Canada's No. 1 defenseman was missing in action for the round-robin loss to the United States in the 2024 4 Nation's ...

Cale Makar, after missing Saturday's game against the United States due to illness, looks slated to return in Monday's ...

Superstar defenseman Cale Makar ruled out for Team Canada in 4 Nations Face-Off against United States due to illness ...

Cale Makar will return to the lineup against Finland on Monday after a one-game absence due to illness. Makar, 26, will be ...

BOSTON -- Cale Makar returned to the lineup for Canada in a 5-3 win against Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off at TD Garden on Monday. The defenseman had four shots on goal and four blocked shots while ...

MONTREAL -- Cale Makar was on the ice for Canada's morning skate Saturday and will be a game-time decision for its showdown ...

Cale Makar missed Canada's skate with an illness as the team prepares for Saturday's showdown with the USA in Montreal.