Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche records first career NHL hat trick

Cale Makar had his first career hat trick in the Colorado Avalanche's 7-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night at Ball Arena.  

It was the fourth hat trick by a defenseman in franchise history (which includes the Quebec Nordiques before the franchise was moved to Colorado). He joined Sandis Ozolinsh (Dec. 6, 1999), Uwe Krupp (March 1, 1995) and Bryan Fogarty (Dec. 1, 1990), according to NHL Stats. Makar also had an assist.

"I've never really had an experience like that in my career," Makar said of hats being thrown onto the ice in his honor. "The bigger thing is we got the win."

The Avalanche were 2 for 6 on the power play.

"Everybody's just been clicking," said Makar. "I feel like we're moving the puck really well."