WATCH: Cale Makar states his AWKWARD fall brought “good content” during Fastest Skater competition, NHL world reacts 

No one expected to see a crash at the start of the event as Cale Makar fell on the ice rather abruptly during the Fastest Skater competition at the NHL All-Star Game.

<strong>WATCH: Cale Makar states his AWKWARD fall brought “good content” during Fastest Skater competition, NHL world reacts </strong>

Cale Makar [Image Credit: Hamilton Spectator]

The reigning Stanley Cup Champion, Colorado Avalanche are eager and careful of the upcoming 2023 Cup run, but Friday’s event may have brought down some color from their face. No team can afford to lose players like Cale Makar even before the Cup run starts.

Makar who joined the Fastest Skater competition was ruled out within a few seconds, as he slipped and fell on the ice. While making his final turn he slipped at the corner sending him flying into the boards. Thanks to the league’s safety system, Makar came out unhurt.

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The few moments of him slipping horrified not only the NHL fans but also his teammates Nathan Mackinnon and Mikko Rantanen. They were stunned to believe what they saw, and their faces screamed out with worry. Their stunned picture was sure enough to write a whole article about, as people say “A picture is worth a thousand words.”

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Cale Makar’s awkward fall tenses the fans and his teammates

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Cale Makar

The cushions and protections that were added to the event safeguarded the player from any fatal injury. Cale Makar soon got up and skated along, a bit embarrassed about his fall. He later stated, “I gave you guys some good content tonight”. 

Though it’s highly doubted who enjoyed it, more than being terrified at it. The 2022 James Norris Memorial Trophy winner, came in last of the race as Carolina Hurricanes Andrei Svechnikov snatched 1st place with a 13.75 seconds record, and Los Angeles Kings Kevin Fiala took 2nd place with 13.9 seconds.

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Makar completed his rounds with 22.3 seconds in, far away from the top spots. During an interview with Sportsnet’s David Amber, Makar stated that he is uninjured thanks to the paddings. He was just a bit embarrassed about his awkward fall.

Whether he came in first or not, fans are relieved to know that the player is safe and sound. Some fans questioned and asked the league to put more cushions to avoid any serious injury during the break, as they’ll start on their race for the Cup play soon after.

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