Cale Makar was back in the Colorado Avalanche lineup for Saturday's road game against the Dallas Stars.

Makar had spent the last five games in concussion protocol after experiencing delayed symptoms for a second time following a hit to the head last month.

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jeff Carter caught him up high during a win over the Avalanche on Feb. 7. Makar left the game but cleared protocol and returned. However, he then had delayed symptoms and missed the next four contests before returning for a victory over the Blues on Feb. 18.

Makar exited that contest after colliding with Blues forward Alexey Toropchenko, returned to the game, but then landed back in concussion protocol.

The reigning Norris and Conn Smythe Trophy winner leads the NHL in average ice time at 26:57. Though he's been limited to 46 games this season, Makar ranks among the top blue-liners in points per game with 0.98 by virtue of his 13 goals and 32 assists.

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