DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 17: Cale Makar #8 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Pepsi Center on February 17, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. The Lightning defeated the Avalanche 4-3 in overtime.

Avs' Makar edges out Hughes for Calder Trophy

Josh Wegman
6 years ago
Michael Martin / National Hockey League / Getty

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar won the Calder Trophy as the NHL's top rookie, the league announced Monday.

Makar edged out Vancouver Canucks phenom Quinn Hughes and Chicago Blackhawks forward Dominik Kubalik.

The 21-year-old racked up 50 points in 57 games for the Avs while averaging 21 minutes per contest. He was chosen fourth overall at the 2017 NHL Draft.

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