In victory against Detroit

Defenseman Cale Makar reaches NHL milestone

Cale Makar scored three times against Detroit.(Bild: ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Cale Makar of the NHL team Colorado Avalanche set a new record with his hat trick in a 7-2 win against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night. 

The 25-year-old Canadian scored his 82nd goal in his 297th game in the North American Ice Hockey League. The last time a defenseman broke the 80-goal mark so quickly was 38 years ago.

The last defenseman to reach this milestone in fewer games was Phil Housley. He scored his 80th goal in his 296th game in March 1986.