The Colorado Avalanche defenseman is facing discipline for interference against Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann on Monday.
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The incident occurred behind the Avalanche net at 8:24 of the first period of the Kraken's 3-2 overtime win at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. McCann, who led the Kraken with 70 points (40 goals, 30 assists) in 79 games during the regular season, had just been stopped on a short-handed breakaway and was skating into the corner after the puck went into the netting when Makar hit him into the boards.
Makar originally was assessed a major penalty, but it was changed to a minor for interference after video review while McCann was being helped off the ice. McCann was unable to return.
The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: interference. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.
