Makar's Status Clouds Game 2; Terry's Hip Surgery Sidelines Ducks for Weeks

Cale Makar's availability for tonight's Game 2 remains uncertain, with Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar offering only a non-committal "we'll see what tomorrow brings" when pressed on the defenseman's status Thursday. Insiders close to the situation, including TSN's Darren Dreger, lean toward Makar suiting up, but the lack of official clarity from the coaching staff signals lingering concern about the injury's severity.

Meanwhile, the Anaheim Ducks announced that Troy Terry will undergo hip surgery, addressing a chronic impingement that plagued him throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. Terry missed practices and morning skates repeatedly to manage the condition, and the team has not provided a timeline for his return—raising the possibility he could miss training camp entirely. For a right wing who had been one of the Ducks' more reliable offensive contributors, the loss represents a multi-week or potentially multi-month absence during a critical organizational window.

From a betting perspective, Makar's uncertainty creates immediate volatility in Colorado's Game 2 defensive metrics. The Avalanche's shots-against profile shifts measurably depending on whether Makar's on the ice; his absence would push the team's defensive burden onto secondary options like Devon Toews and Samuel Girard, likely elevating both their ice time and the overall team total for opponents' shot volume. If Makar is confirmed healthy before puck drop, that uncertainty evaporates and the line normalizes. The prop window here is narrow—sharps will be monitoring the official status within 90 minutes of game time, and any line movement in the five-to-ten minutes before confirmation reflects smart money repositioning.

Terry's situation is more straightforward but carries longer-term implications for Ducks prop construction. His absence removes a consistent mid-range shot contributor (Terry averaged 2.8 shots per game this season) and redistributes offensive volume to Cam Fowler, Ryan Getzlaf, and secondary wings. For the next 4-6 weeks, Anaheim's team-total projection should contract modestly—perhaps 25-30 basis points on their team-total goals line—because Terry's replacement options (likely depth guys seeing expanded minutes) carry lower shot-completion rates. This effect is durable across multiple games, not a single-night spike.