Cale Makar skated with the Canadian team (and Thomas Harley was not allowed to)

This evening, at the Bell Centre, a match that will be very intense is expected.

After all, even though Sweden and Finland will be in action this afternoon, its tonights duel that captures the attention.

And unless youve been living under a rock, you know that this duel will pit Canada against the United States.

For both sporting and political reasons, this is a match that clearly stirs passions.

You can feel that both teams really want to win this match...

and that makes Cale Makars health the topic of the moment.

Lets recall that yesterday, the Avalanche defenseman was unable to practice with the rest of the team because he was sick.

So, we were wondering if he would be able to play tonight...

And the good news is that this morning, Makar was back on the ice for practice.

Makar giving it a go this morning.

Harley waiting patiently.

pic.twitter.com/E5SJfd8pJq Ryan Rishaug (@TSNRyanRishaug) February 15, 2025 We will have to wait for Jon Coopers confirmation regarding his defensemans participation in tonights game, but seeing Makar practice this morning is a good sign.

In a match that is so important, we can hope that he will be able to play if he feels good after the morning session.

It should also be noted that given Makars presence on the ice this morning, his possible replacement for tonights game, Thomas Harley, was not allowed to step on the ice.

With Shea Theodore injured and Makar absent, the Canadian team was able to recall Harley on the condition that he would only step on the ice if Canada had only five other healthy defensemen.

Well, technically, Harley did step on the ice...

but it was only at the very end of the session while the guys were at center ice (and Makar had left the ice).

Harley was not on the ice at the same time as Makar, in fact.

A warm welcome for Thomas Harley who steps on the ice near the end of Canadas morning skate.

Makar participated while Harley watched from the hallway.

pic.twitter.com/p63c8Pakmv Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) February 15, 2025 This is therefore good news for the Canadian team, which saw its #1 defenseman on the ice this morning just hours before an extremely important game.

Moreover, it should be noted that for this match, we should expect to see Jordan Binnington back in goal for Canada.

He was the first goalie to leave the ice at the end of practice...

and thats often a pretty clear sign of the starting goalies identity.

Everything indicates that Jordan Binnington will again be the starting goalie for Team Canada tonight.

First goalie to leave the ice at the end of the practice Patrick Friolet (@PFrioletRDS) February 15, 2025 In Summary The U.S.

lineup remains unchanged.

A look at Team USAs lineup at practice...

we are sticking with the same lines as in the 3rd period against Finland.

B.Tkachuk-Eichel-M.Tkachuk Guentzel-Matthews-Hughes Miller-Larkin-Boldy Nelson-Trocheck-Connor Werenski-McAvoy Hanifin-Fox Slavin-Faber Patrick Friolet (@PFrioletRDS) February 15, 2025 I love it.

They dont call him LehKEY for nothing pic.twitter.com/0NctxVF7MH HFTV (@HFTVSports) February 15, 2025 It will be special for the coach.

After 10 seasons coaching him, Mike Sullivan must (temporarily) face him Canada : United States at 7 PM tonight on 98.5FM and the Cogeco network @JeremyFilosa pic.twitter.com/fDxGgrKQiv 98,5 Sports (@985Sports) February 15, 2025 Patrik Laine will be the only Canadiens player in action today.

Focused Locked.

In.

#GoHabsGo | #4Nations pic.twitter.com/rCNbo8s5YS Canadiens Montreal (@CanadiensMTL) February 15, 2025 This is not reassuring.

This does not bode well for his future in Toronto.

https://t.co/L7uN9Ygetu Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) February 15, 2025 This article first appeared on Dose.ca and was syndicated with permission..

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