LAS VEGAS (AP) 鈥� Defenseman Cale Makar returned to the ice for the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday of the Western Conference Final against the Vegas Golden Knights.
The Avalanche鈥檚 top defenseman in Denver with an upper-body injury he suffered in Game 5 of the conference semifinals against the Minnesota Wild.
Vegas has taken advantage of the two-time Norris Trophy winner鈥檚 absence, winning the first two games of the series.
Makar has four goals, five points, 22 shots on goal and 18 blocked shots in nine games this postseason.
Avalanche coach Jared Bednar played coy with the media earlier Sunday, refusing to give a direct answer regarding Makar鈥檚 status.
鈥淵ou鈥檒l have to wait and see,鈥� Bednar said.
Vegas also welcomed back a key figure, as captain to the lineup after missing the last five games. Stone exited Game 3 of Vegas鈥� conference semifinal series with the Anaheim Ducks with a lower-body injury.
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