Avs' Makar misses 2nd straight practice

The Colorado Avalanche were without rookie phenom Cale Makar for the second consecutive practice Monday, according to The Athletic's Ryan Clark.

Makar left Saturday's practice early and was absent from Sunday's skate as well. Head coach Jared Bednar did not speak afterward, as coaches are prohibited from disclosing injuries and illnesses.

Makar is coming off an incredible rookie season in which he recorded 50 points in 57 games while averaging over 21 minutes per night. The 21-year-old's efforts recently earned him a Calder Trophy nomination.

The Avalanche finished the regular season as the second seed in the West so will participate in a round robin with the conference's other the top four teams rather than competing in a best-of-five playoff series. Colorado officially returns to action Aug. 2 in a matchup versus the top-seeded St. Louis Blues.

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