Colorado Avalanche star defenseman Cale Makar has been suspended one game by the NHL for his hit on Seattle's Jared McCann in the first period of Game 4.
Makar was last year's Conn Smythe Trophy winner as playoff MVP. He will be a spectator for Game 5 on Wednesday night with the series tied 2-2.
The NHL announced the suspension after a hearing with Makar.
Seattle coach Dave Hakstol says McCann would miss Game 5 and likely be out longer. He did not specify McCann's injury.
