Canada, Cale Makar and Nations Face-Off

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.
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.
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 af
Canada defenseman Cale Makar's status remains cloudy after missing US 4 Nations game with illness
The status of Canada defenseman Cale Makar is cloudy after he missed his team’s 4 Nations Face-Off game against the United States on Saturday night because of illness. Coach Jon Cooper said after his team’s 3-1 loss that Makar was close to playing.
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 Centre on Saturday.
Cale Makar Out for Canada vs. USA in NHL 4 Nations Face-Off; Day-to Day with Illness
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Canada’s Cale Makar returns for must-win 4 Nations Face-Off game vs. Finland
Cale Makar returned to Canada’s lineup at the 4 Nations Face-Off for a must-win game against Finland on Monday afternoon after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the U.S. with what the team called an illness.
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).
Avalanche's Cale Makar: Set to play against Finland
Makar (illness) is expected to be in action for Canada against Finland on Monday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. With the Canadians needing a regulation win to get themselves into the Final of the 4 Nations Face-Off,
Canada’s Jordan Binnington to start against Finland; Cale Makar a game-time decision
St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington will get the call in the crease once again when Canada takes on Finland in Monday’s pivotal contest at the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Makar returns to lineup for Canada against Finland at 4 Nations Face-Off
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 playing a Canada-best 23:57.
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, ...
Team Canada HC Jon Cooper gives optimistic Cale Makar injury update for championship vs. USA
Team Canada head coach Jon Cooper has no doubts that Cale Makar will play in the 4 Nations championship against Team USA.
USA vs Canada live updates: Score, highlights from 4 Nations Face-Off hockey final
The United States and Canada are playing Thursday night in the 4 Nations Face-Off final. Here are the latest updates and how ...