Martin Necas - NHL News & Rumors

Good to go Necas (lower body) will be available to play against Canada on Thursday at the 2026 Winter Olympics, per Dominik Dubovci of hokej.cz.

Impact Necas skated on Czechia's top line alongside David Pastrnak and Tomas Hertl during Sunday's practice. The 27-year-old Necas missed Colorado's final three games before the Olympic break, but he will be good to go for the start of the tournament. He has amassed 22 goals, 62 points, 124 shots on net and 57 hits across 52 NHL appearances this season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Necas (lower body) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Sharks, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Necas continues to deal with a lower-body injury and will be sidelined for a third consecutive game heading into the Olympic break. He's on the roster for Czechia for the upcoming Olympics, but it's not yet clear whether his injury will impact his availability. Valeri Nichushkin should continue to see an increased role for the Avalanche during Wednesday's matchup.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sharks take losing streak into matchup with the Avalanche

The San Jose Sharks head into the matchup against the Colorado Avalanche as losers of three games in a row

FEBRUARY 3 • Associated Press

Unavailable Monday Necas (lower body) won't be in the lineup against Detroit on Monday, according to Bailey Curtis of DNVR Sports.

Impact Necas will miss his second straight game, but the team hopes to get him back for Wednesday's matchup against San Jose. He has amassed 22 goals, 62 points, 124 shots on net and 57 hits across 52 appearances this season. Due to Necas' absence, Valeri Nichushkin moved up to the top line in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Red Wings.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Necas (lower body) won't play against Detroit on Saturday, Aarif Dean of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Necas is day-to-day and will miss at least one game. He has compiled 22 goals, 62 points, 124 shots on net and 57 hits across 52 appearances this season. Taylor Makar will draw into Saturday's lineup due to Necas' absence.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit plays Colorado after DeBrincat's 2-goal showing

The Detroit Red Wings host the Colorado Avalanche after Alex DeBrincat's two-goal game against the Washington Capitals in the Red Wings' 4-3 shootout loss

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Canadiens take on the Avalanche following overtime victory

The Montreal Canadiens host the Colorado Avalanche after the Canadiens knocked off the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in overtime

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Avalanche reward defenseman Sam Malinski's breakout season with a 4-year extension

Sam Malinski’s breakout season has been rewarded by the Colorado Avalanche signing the defenseman to a four-year extension

JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

Adds pair of assists Necas recorded two assists, nine shots on net and three hits in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Flyers.

Impact Necas has three goals and six helpers over his last seven games. The 27-year-old is still racking up offense even as the Avalanche have faltered a bit over the last few weeks. Necas has 62 points (22 goals, 40 assists), 119 shots on net, 53 hits, 26 PIM and a plus-40 rating across 49 appearances.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers in win Necas pocketed two assists, one on the power play, in Monday's 5-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact Both assists came on Nathan MacKinnon tallies, as Necas helped the Avs' superstar reach 1,100 career points. Necas has five multi-point performances in the last 11 games, a stretch in which he's racked up six goals and 13 points as he continues surging toward a career-best campaign.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche host the Ducks after MacKinnon's 2-goal game

The Colorado Avalanche host the Anaheim Ducks after Nathan MacKinnon's two-goal game against the Washington Capitals in the Avalanche's 5-2 win

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

MacKinnon has 2 goals and an assist to reach 1,100 points, Avs beat Capitals 5-2

Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and an assist to reach 1,100 career points and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Monday

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon And Martin Necas Combine For A Sweet Give-And-Go Goal

JANUARY 19 • YOUTUBE

Capitals visit the Avalanche after Chychrun's 2-goal game

The Washington Capitals visit the Colorado Avalanche after Jakob Chychrun scored two goals in the Capitals' 5-2 loss to the Florida Panthers

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Finds twine in loss Necas scored a goal on two shots, blocked three shots and went minus-2 in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Predators.

Impact Necas has three goals and two assists over his last four contests. His tally Friday got the Avalanche back within a goal early in the third period, but they couldn't tie the game. The 27-year-old is up to 22 goals, 58 points, 107 shots on net, 48 hits, 26 PIM, 17 blocked shots and a plus-39 rating over 46 appearances. Necas is well on his way to a career year, though he could regress a bit from his 20.6 shooting percentage.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

O'Reilly nets hat trick as Predators hand Avalanche 1st home loss in regulation, 7-3

Ryan O’Reilly scored three goals for his seventh career hat trick and added an assist as the Nashville Predators beat Colorado 7-3, handing the Avalanche their first home loss in r...

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Nashville visits Colorado after Josi's 2-goal game

The Nashville Predators visit the Colorado Avalanche after Roman Josi scored two goals in the Predators' 4-3 overtime win over the Edmonton Oilers

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Scores goal, assist versus Leafs Necas scored a goal on five shots and generated an assist in a 4-3 loss to Toronto on Monday.

Impact Necas has seven multi-point games in his last 16 outings, producing a combined seven goals and 11 helpers. During that stretch, only two of the winger's points have come with the man advantage despite him averaging 3:55 of power-play ice time.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche | NHL Highlights | January 12, 2026

JANUARY 13 • YOUTUBE

William Nylander's OT goal gives Leafs 4-3 victory, snaps Avalanche's 17-game home win streak

William Nylander scored 3:59 into overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat Colorado 4-3 on Monday night to snap the Avalanche’s 17-game home win streak

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Avalanche's Necas drops McCabe, sets up Makar for sweet goal vs. Maple Leafs

JANUARY 13 • YOUTUBE

Maple Leafs take win streak into matchup with the Avalanche

The Toronto Maple Leafs will try to keep their three-game win streak alive when they visit the Colorado Avalanche

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Colorado hosts Columbus after Nelson's 2-goal game

The Colorado Avalanche host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Brock Nelson's two-goal game against the Ottawa Senators in the Avalanche's 8-2 win

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Goal, assist in blowout win Necas scored a power-play goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 8-2 win over the Senators.

Impact Necas had gone four games without a goal, and two contests without a point, entering Thursday's action. The 26-year-old winger is up to 20 goals, 55 points, 97 shots on net, 46 hits and a plus-39 rating over 43 appearances this season. Necas is still in position to push for his first 100-point campaign as a part of the Avalanche's high-flying offense.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Manson has 2 goals, 2 assists and a fight as Avalanche rout Senators 8-2

Defenseman Josh Manson had two goals, two assists and a fight as the Colorado Avalanche beat Ottawa 8-2 on Thursday night for their seventh straight victory over the Senators