The absence of Cale Makar: How the Avs battled and lost Game 1 without their star defenseman

May 20, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews (7) and Vegas Golden Knights center Brett Howden (21) reach for the puck during the third period in game one of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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