PITTSBURGH--Cale Makar's season-opening point streak is over, but the run that the rookie had to begin his first regular season was nonetheless impressive.
Makar recorded assists in each of the Colorado Avalanche's first five games to become only the fifth defenseman in NHL history to open their career with such a point streak. He was one shy of tying the all-time record of six that is held by Marek Zidlicky (Nashville, 2003-04), but he was held off the gamesheet in the Avs' 3-2 overtime loss at the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night.
The Calgary, Alberta, native had his chances though, directing seven shot attempts toward the net and skating a team and career-high 23:53. He played 2:41 of the 3:57 OT period, but he was disappointed after the game that he didn't do more on the ice to prevent the game-winning goal against.
Makar Had Memorable Point Streak
Avalanche rookie defenseman went on a historic run to begin the season

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Cale Makar after practice in Pittsburgh