Cale Makar injury update: Avs superstar leaves Game 5

Colorado Avalanche superstar defenseman Cale Makar left Wednesday night's Game 5 at home after taking a reverse check from Minnesota Wild winger Mats Zuccarello in the third period. Makar was reportedly holding his right arm to indicate pain either there or in his shoulder, per NHL.com reporter Dan Rosen. He left the game to the tunnel to get checked in the dressing room. We're not sure if Makar is good or not, but the Avs will obviously need him to maintain dominance in this year's playoffs should Colorado advance from the second round. Here's hoping for the Avs' sake that Makar is okay after leaving Wednesday night's game.

Makar took a reverse check from Mats Zuccarello and immediately grabbed at his right arm or shoulder. He skated to the bench and immediately went down the tunnel to the dressing room.

— Dan Rosen (@drosennhl) May 14, 2026 Cale Makar has gone down the tunnel after this play with Mats Zuccarello 🤕😬 pic.twitter.com/Vx3dUhYwzS

— Gino Hard (@GinoHard\_) May 14, 2026 You hate to see this for Colorado.

UPDATE: Makar returned to the game, indicating he's okay

Cale Makar has returned to the game. #goavsgo@TheHockeyNews#mnwildpic.twitter.com/GCgstEYxRl

— Ryan O'Hara (@OHaraSports) May 14, 2026 *This article originally appeared on For The Win: Cale Makar injury update: Avs superstar leaves Game 5*