The Colorado Avalanche took a 2-1 lead in their playoff series over the Calgary Flames and rookie defenseman Cale Makar played a big part in the victory and wrote his name into the record books. Here you can see how Makar’s parents reacted to his NHL debut and also some great highlights from Nashville’s win over Dallas on the road.
NHL, meet Cale Makar
Cale Makar went from being named the top NCAA hockey player on Friday, to scoring a goal in the Stanley Cup playoffs just a few days later, becoming the first defender in the NHL history to score a goal in his professional debut.
Hey NHL, meet Cale Makar.
You’re going to love him! #GoAvsGo https://t.co/XgOMJljcpj
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) April 16, 2019
Makar’s parents’ reaction
Cale Makar’s parents were in the crowd watching their son scoring a goal in his NHL debut and here you can see their reaction. Laura and Gary must be proud of their son’s achievement.
Proud doesn't even begin to describe @Cmakar16's parents after seeing their son's first NHL goal last night! 👏 pic.twitter.com/I4aqAg8f96
— NHL (@NHL) April 16, 2019
NHL players and their celebrity look-a-likes
Some of the NHL stars are discussing their celebrity look-a-likes — check out a few excellent resemblances such as Auston Matthews with Harry Stiles, Tyler Seguin with Brad Pitt, and Taylor Hall with Matt Damon, among others.
Players reveal their celebrity look-a-likes! 😂@AM34 as Harry Styles@tseguinofficial as Brad Pitt @hallsy09 as Matt Damon
Share yours! ⬇️ (NHL x @kfc) pic.twitter.com/asYws73O4h
— NHL (@NHL) April 16, 2019
Fantastic assist from Bonino
The Nashville Predators recorded a 3-2 road victory over the Dallas Stars and their second goals was a piece of magic. You don’t see this kind of pass every day.
Loop this alley-oop. You won't regret it. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/VuTVDqgZiV
— NHL (@NHL) April 16, 2019
Pekka at his best
Nashville Predators have to thank their goalie Pekka Rinne to the 3-2 victory over the Stars as Rinne stopped even 40 shots at his goal and was simply great as Dallas had difficulties to put a puck behind him on multiple occasions. Here you can see how Rinne flourished when the result was 2-2 and this was pretty much a turnaround point in the tilt.
Playoff Pekka is something special. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/cD5ibqmwS5
— NHL (@NHL) April 16, 2019
