Avalanche's Calmakar enters impressive territory with 100th goal – The Hockey Writers – Colorado Avalanche

Karl Makar reached a major milestone Saturday afternoon against the Dallas Stars. His goal at 10:31 of the second period marked the 26-year-old defender's 100th goal. He became the fastest active defenseman in the NHL to reach the 100-goal plateau in 362 games.

He also became the sixth defensive player in NHL history to score 100 goals quickly, second only to George Boucher (223), Bobby Orr (299), Paul Coffey (300), and Ray Burr. Grams (329), Dennis Potvin (348).

We saw Cale Makar score 100 regular season goals 🤩#GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/nu9eADxoT5

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It's even more impressive when you consider the NHL he played in, where defensemen faced faster, more organized teams and elite goaltenders than they did a few decades ago. Makar continues to build an incredible resume at such a young age. Last season, he became the second-fastest defenseman in NHL history to reach 300 career points. He accomplished the feat by playing in 280 career games, just one fewer than Orr. The Calgary, Alta., native has won the Calder Memorial Trophy, the Conn Smythe Trophy, the Norris Trophy and the NHL's ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup. He regularly breaks and sets new records for defensive players. Makar currently leads all defensemen in the league with 51 points and is second with 14 goals. Macard 1 more times.