"Quinn Hughes has more games" "Man's a beast": Fans react as Cale Makar scripts history as fastest active D-man

Colorado Avalanche superstar Cale Makar became the fastest active defenseman in the NHL to score 100 career goals on Saturday. Makar reached the mark when he snapped home one of his patented wrist shots from the point on the power play against the Dallas Stars. His goal broke a 1-1 tie during the second period of the divisional matchup.

The 26-year-old's career numbers now stand at 387 points (100 goals, 287 assists) in 362 games.

Fans around the NHL have reacted on X to Makar making history.

"Quinn Hughes has more games and half the goals," one fan wrote.

"Damn mans a beast," another fan wrote.

"Best defenceman in the world," added another fan.

Fans have continued to share their amazement at the achievement.

"He's on his way to special books, for sure. Great playmaker," one fan wrote.

"He’s incredible. So much fun to watch. So young and so dominant as a two way defenseman," another fan wrote.

"Amazing," another fan added.

Cale Makar has been dominant this season

Cale Makar is putting together a spectacular 2024-25 campaign. In his sixth NHL season, the superstar defenseman has racked up 51 points (14 goals, 37 assists) in 47 games. This puts him on pace for 89 points, which would be just one point shy of his career-best 90 points during the 2023-24 season. He could surpass that total if he gets on a hot streak of production.

The Calgary, Alberta native will also represent Team Canada at the Four Nations Face-Off tournament in February. He was one of the first six players selected for the roster, along with Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Brayden Point and Brad Marchand. Hockey fans will get to witness Makar's greatness on the biggest stage.

Makar and the Avalanche continue a five-game home stand on Monday afternoon against the Minnesota Wild. The puck drops at 3 p.m. ET at Ball Arena.