Avalanche's Martin Necas: Tallies two points in loss
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Necas scored a goal, distributed an assist, placed three shots on target and served four PIM in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Islanders.
Necas helped bring the Avalanche back within two goals before later picking up a secondary helper on Artturi Lehkonen's tally in the third period. With the pair of points, Necas is up to 14 goals, 21 assists and 57 shots on goal through 27 games this season. Over his last eight games, Necas has four multi-point performances and continues to impress in his first full season in Colorado. Even after a career year of 83 points through 79 games a year ago, Necas is on track to post the first 100-plus point campaign of his career. With Lehkonen and Nathan MacKinnon alongside Necas on Colorado's top line, the trio has a chance to be the highest-scoring line in the league, giving the latter a chance to elevate himself to elite heights this season.
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Avalanche's Martin Necas: Three helpers in big win
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Necas notched three assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Canadiens.
After helping to set up Brock Nelson for his second tally of the afternoon early in the second period, Necas had a hand in goals by Devon Toews and Gabriel Landeskog in the third. It's Necas' fourth multi-point performance in the last eight games, and through 25 contests on the season, he has racked up 13 goals and 33 points.
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Avalanche's Martin Necas: Delivers two assists
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Necas recorded two assists, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Sharks.
Necas went pointless in the Avalanche's previous two games, but he bounced back in Wednesday's blowout with an excellent playmaking performance. His chemistry with Artturi Lehkonen and Nathan MacKinnon on the first line should keep Necas productive. Necas has five goals and nine assists (14 points) through 11 games in November.
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Avalanche's Martin Necas: Distributes three assists in win
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Necas logged three assists, three shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.
Necas has four goals and six assists during his five-game point streak. He had a hand in two goals by Nathan MacKinnon and one by Cale Makar in this contest. Necas is up to 13 goals, 28 points, 45 shots on net, 22 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-19 rating over 20 outings this season, matching his point total from a 30-game sample following his trade from the Hurricanes last year. It would be another sizable leap to see Necas become a 100-point player this year after his gains in 2024-25, but playing alongside MacKinnon has its benefits.
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Avalanche's Martin Necas: Deposits empty-netter
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Necas scored an empty-net goal on three shots and added two PIM in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Islanders.
Necas has four goals and seven points during his active four-game point streak. He provided an insurance tally in the final minute of this contest to keep the streak going. Necas is up to 13 goals, 25 points, 42 shots on net, 22 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-16 rating over 19 appearances in a steady top-line role.
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Avalanche's Martin Necas: Tallies on power play in win
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Necas scored a power-play goal, added two PIM and logged two hits in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Ducks.
Necas gave the Avalanche a 3-1 advantage in the third period. He ended a three-game goal drought, which is his longest of the season so far, but he still hasn't posted a multi-point effort in November. The 26-year-old has two goals and two helpers over five outings this month, and he's now at 10 goals, 20 points (seven on the power play), 37 shots on net, 19 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-11 rating through 17 contests overall.
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Avalanche's Martin Necas: Not slowing down
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Necas scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Sharks.
Necas has scored three goals and added two assists over the last three games. The 26-year-old winger hasn't gotten complacent since signing a massive eight-year, $92 million deal Thursday, which cements him as part of the Avalanche's core throughout his prime years. Necas has rattled off nine goals, 17 points, 28 shots on net, 14 hits and a plus-9 rating over 13 appearances this season.
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Avalanche's Martin Necas: Three points in win
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Necas had a goal and two assists in Friday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights.
Necas opened the scoring for the Avalanche just 41 seconds into the game on a one-timer, and he'd later contribute directly to the goals scored by Brent Burns and Cale Makar. Necas continues to produce at a high level for the Avs and has cracked the scoresheet in all but two of his 12 appearances so far.
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Avalanche's Martin Necas: Inks eight-year contract extension
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Necas signed an eight-year, $92 million contract extension with Colorado on Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Necas has been a stud over the last two seasons, tallying 27 goals and 56 assists in 79 games in 2024-25, split between Carolina and Colorado. Over his first 11 regular-season appearances this year, he has seven goals, six assists and 22 shots, including four points on the power play.
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Avalanche's Martin Necas: Five-game, nine-point streak
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Necas put up an assist Thursday in a 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets.
Necas has nine points (three goals, six assists) on a five-game point streak. His career-best 83 points (27 goals, 56 assists) in 79 games between Carolina and Colorado, which was set last season, already looks easily crushable. Necas is poised for an explosive offensive season.
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Avalanche's Martin Necas: Two goals in opener
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Necas scored twice on three shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Kings.
Necas opened the scoring 48 seconds into the second period off a feed from Nathan MacKinnon before adding a power-play tally in the third. It's a hot start to the year for Necas, who is in a contract year and could be poised for massive production while skating with MacKinnon. In the 2024-25 regular season, Necas had a career-best 83 points over 79 games between Carolina and Colorado -- it wouldn't be surprising if he puts up similar numbers this year.
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Avalanche's Martin Necas: One of each in Game 6 win
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Necas scored a goal on six shots, dished an assist, added two hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Stars in Game 6.
Necas posted his second multi-point effort in a row after going scoreless in the three games prior to this improved stretch on offense. Overall, the winger has a goal, four assists, 12 shots on net, 16 hits and a plus-3 rating over six playoff contests. Necas' slump didn't cost him a top-line role, so expect him to be there again in Game 7 on Saturday.
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Avalanche's Martin Necas: Provides assist on opening goal
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Necas logged an assist and four hits in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Stars in Game 1.
Necas has a helper in three straight contests. The 26-year-old Necas will be a focal point in this series, as he plays against the player the Avalanche traded away to acquire him in Mikko Rantanen, with both forwards featuring in similar roles. Necas put up a career year in the regular season, earning 27 goals, 56 assists, 194 shots on net, 62 hits and a plus-5 rating over 79 appearances. Necas' offensive success in the playoffs will likely correlate with Nathan MacKinnon's production as long as the two stick together on the top line.
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Avalanche's Martin Necas: Grabs helper in win
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Necas produced an assist in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Ducks.
Necas was one of few regulars in the Avalanche's lineup for the regular-season finale. He finished the campaign with helpers in back-to-back contests. The 26-year-old forward wraps up 2024-25 with 27 goals, 56 assists, 194 shots on net, 62 hits and a plus-5 rating over 79 appearances between the Avalanche and the Hurricanes. Necas has had a career year and will look to keep the momentum up in a top-six role once the playoffs begin, as Colorado tries to avenge its second-round loss to the Stars from last spring.
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Avalanche's Martin Necas: Still out against Blues
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Necas (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Blues, but there's reportedly been good news about his recovery, Conor McGahey of Altitude TV reports.
Necas will miss a second straight game, but there's no indication this will be a long-term issue for the 26-year-old. While Necas and Jonathan Drouin (lower body) are both out, Jimmy Vesey and Miles Wood are finding more steady playing time. Necas' next chance to play is Tuesday versus the Golden Knights.
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Avalanche's Martin Necas: Unavailable vs. Columbus
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Necas (undisclosed) is expected to miss Thursday's game against Columbus, per Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.
Necas has 27 goals and 81 points in 76 outings between Carolina and Colorado in 2024-25. Jonathan Drouin (lower body) is also set to exit the lineup, while Jimmy Vesey and Miles Wood will draw in. Necas' absence might also result in Ross Colton serving on the top line alongside Artturi Lehkonen and Nathan MacKinnon.
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Avalanche's Martin Necas: Pulls off late heroics
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Necas scored a goal on four shots in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Blackhawks.
Necas looked a little worse for wear after a collision in the crease in the third period, but he was able to return after a brief stint in the locker room. The 26-year-old then came up clutch, tying the game at 2-2 with less than 11 seconds remaining in regulation. He had been held off the scoresheet in the Avalanche's last two games, both losses. Necas is up to 27 goals, 81 points, 193 shots on net, 61 hits and a plus-8 rating across 76 appearances between the Avalanche and the Hurricanes this season.
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Avalanche's Martin Necas: Racks up three points in win
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Necas scored twice on four shots and added an assist in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Kings.
Necas' second goal and his helper both came on the power play, giving him five points with the man advantage over his last three games. He's earned a total of seven points during a four-game streak. The 26-year-old also logged the 200th assist of his career Thursday. For the season, he's at 26 tallies, 80 points (36 on the power play), 187 shots on net, 60 hits and a plus-9 rating across 73 appearances between the Avalanche and the Hurricanes.
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Avalanche's Martin Necas: Earns two power-play helpers
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Necas recorded a pair of power-play assists and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Red Wings.
This was Necas' first multi-point effort since March 6. He has nine points over 10 games in that span, with seven of those points coming on the power play. The even-strength struggles have led to him switching places with Valeri Nichushkin in recent games, though Necas remains a productive player even in a second-line role. For the season, Necas is at 24 goals, 53 assists, 183 shots on net, 59 hits and a plus-8 rating over 72 outings between the Avalanche and the Hurricanes.
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Avalanche's Martin Necas: Nets power-play goal
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Necas scored a power-play goal and had three shots on goal in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win against the Canadiens.
Necas lit the lamp with the man advantage for Colorado's third goal of the game early in the second period. The 26-year-old forward has 24 goals, 75 points and 181 shots on net in 71 appearances this season. Necas has points in back-to-back games and 11 points in his last 12 outings. He has also been a strong presence on the Avalanche's top power-play unit with eight power-play tallies in that same span. While he has bounced around Colorado's lineup in different line combinations, he should always have either Nathan MacKinnon or Brock Nelson centering his line, giving Necas strong offensive outlets to share the puck with. Necas' 75 points are tied for 15th in the league, and he has the chance to break the 80-point threshold by the end of the regular season for the first time in his career.
