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• Avalanche's Martin Necas: Finds twine Friday

  2D ago • By RotoWire

  Necas scored a goal on four shots in Friday's 3-2 win over the Jets. Necas had gone six games without a goal before tallying in the first period. He was limited to 16:57 of ice time after leaving the game briefly in the second period before returning for the third. The winger has just two goals over his last 15 outings, but he's been an elite playmaker with 19 helpers in that span. For the season, the 26-year-old has 15 goals, 46 points, 74 shots on net, 32 hits, 22 PIM and a plus-33 rating over 34 appearances.

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• Avalanche's Martin Necas: Provides two more assists

  5D ago • By RotoWire

  Necas recorded two assists and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Kraken. Necas picked up multiple helpers for the fourth time in his last six games, though he hasn't scored a goal in that span. The 26-year-old forward continues to be a steady source of offense for the Avalanche. He's up to 45 points (14 goals, 31 assists), 70 shots on net, 31 hits, 22 PIM and a plus-32 rating over 33 appearances.

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• Avalanche's Martin Necas: Pockets pair of helpers

  12D ago • By RotoWire

  Necas logged two assists and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Predators. Necas' status boiled down to a true game-time decision, but he ended up playing 25:47 after battling through an illness. The 26-year-old has been assist-heavy in his last 11 games, racking up one goal and 15 helpers in that span. For the season, the winger is at 41 points (14 goals, 27 assists) with 65 shots on net, 30 hits, 22 PIM and a plus-28 rating through 30 outings in a top-line role.

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• Avalanche's Martin Necas: Playing Tuesday

  12D ago • By RotoWire

  Necas (illness) will be in the lineup versus the Predators on Tuesday, per the NHL media site. Necas' ability to stay in the lineup despite feeling a little under the weather earlier in the day will delay the return of Gavin Brindley (lower body). Expect Necas to fill his usual top-line role with a spot on the first power-play unit.

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• Avalanche's Martin Necas: Contending with ailment

  13D ago • By RotoWire

  Necas will be a game-time decision in Nashville on Tuesday due to an illness, according to Corey Masisak of The Denver Post. Necas was present at Bridgestone Arena for the morning skate Tuesday but departed early due to his ailment. The shifty winger has yet to miss a game this season. If he's unable to suit up against the Predators, Valeri Nichushkin will be an option to slide into a top-six role, while Gavin Brindley (lower body) could draw into the lineup. Necas has banked 14 goals, 39 points, 62 shots on net and a plus-28 rating over 29 appearances in 2025-26.

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