Makar, who has 37 points (11 goals, 26 assists) in 42 games, needs one point to pass Bruce Bell, who had 37 points (six goals, 31 assists) in 75 games with the Nordiques in 1984-85.
The Avalanche are 3-1-0 in their past four games following a four-game winless streak (0-2-2).
The Sabres are 1-3-0 in their past four games after going 5-2-0 in their previous seven. Goalie Carter Hutton, who made 22 saves in a 2-1 overtime win against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday for his first victory since Oct. 22, will make his third straight start.