Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar spoiled Mikko Rantanen’s homecoming to Denver.
In Sunday’s home game against the Dallas Stars, Rantanen — who won a Stanley Cup with the Avalanche during the 2021-22 season — returned to Denver after being traded twice this season. The Avalanche first traded the right winger to the Carolina Hurricanes on Jan. 24, who then dealt him to the Stars on March 7.
It’s safe to say the one-time All-Star was probably hoping for a different result.
Late into overtime, with the game tied 3-3, Makar slipped past the Stars defense and scored the winning goal.
