Without Cale Makar, Avs seek to avenge earlier losses to Jets

Even while uncertainty surrounds the health of one of their most prized players, the Colorado Avalanche continue to sneak up the Central Division standings.

The Avalanche can close the gap on second place when the defending Stanley Cup champions visit the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night.

Colorado will need to forge ahead without standout defenseman Cale Makar, however. He's been ruled out of both games this weekend becaus