Cale Makar shared his excitement about playing for Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off. He posted pictures of himself donning the red Team Canada jersey with the iconic Maple Leaf logo.

Maybe the answer lies in a much more straightforward setback that will be different in Thursday's rematch when Canada's X-factor is in the lineup. Due to an undisclosed illness, d

Cale Makar expressed pride in representing Canada in the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off, showcasing his journey from the 2018 World Junior Championships to his stellar NHL career. Makar's contributions were pivotal,

Canada is without No. 1 defenseman Cale Makar for its game against the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Makar was a late scratch for Canada before its matchup against the United States because of an illness and is considered day to day.

Cale Makar returned to Team Canada’s lineup on Monday after missing Saturday’s game due to illness. Canada won 5-3 against Finland at TD Garden in Boston.

Cale Makar was not in the lineup for Canada in its 3-1 loss against the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off at Bell Centre on Saturday.

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Star defenseman Cale Makar will be a game-time decision for Canada's showdown with the United States on Saturday night at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal.

After his club's 3-1 loss to the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off, Team Canada coach Jon Cooper told reporters that defenseman Cale Makar, who is battling an illness and missed the defeat, could "hopefully" return Monday against Finland.

Cale Makar returned to Canada’s lineup at the 4 Nations Face-Off for a must-win game against Finland on Monday afternoon after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the U.S. with what the team called ...

MONTREAL -- Cale Makar was on the ice for Canada's morning skate Saturday and will be a game-time decision for its showdown with the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off at Bell Centre (8 p.m. ET; ABC, ESPN+, SN, TVAS).