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Canadiens beat Penguins 3-2 in overtime in Game 1

AUGUST 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Aho leads Hurricanes to 3-2 win over Rangers in NHL's return

Sebastian Aho scored a goal and set up another in the Carolina Hurricanes’ 3-2 win over the New York Rangers on Saturday in the NHL’s opening playoff game following a 4 1/2-month p...

AUGUST 1, 2020 • Associated Press

Two points in Game 1 Slavin scored a goal and an assist during Saturday's 3-2 win over the Rangers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Qualifier.

Impact The 26-year-old snuck in off the blue line and opened the scoring just 61 seconds into the game, roofing a slick pass from Teuvo Teravainen over Henrik Lundqvist. Slavin then helped set up Martin Necas for the eventual game-winner midway through the third period. With Dougie Hamilton (undisclosed) unavailable, Slavin could be the key offensive sparkplug among Carolina's defensemen in this series.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hurricanes' Dougie Hamilton out for Rangers series opener

All-Star defenseman Dougie Hamilton won’t play for the Carolina Hurricanes in Saturday’s opener against the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference’s expanded playoff qualifying...

JULY 31, 2020 • Associated Press

Practices Friday Necas (undisclosed) took part in Friday's practice session, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Necas' return to the ice comes just in time for the club's play-in round matchup with the Rangers on Saturday. The Czech native figures to play alongside trade-deadline acquisition Vincent Trocheck, which should bolster his fantasy value in DFS contests.

JULY 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Necas (undisclosed) won't be available for Wednesday's exhibition against the Capitals, Sara Civian of The Athletic reports.

Impact Necas is still dealing with an injury he picked up during Saturday's practice. The issue isn't believed to be overly serious, but the Hurricanes aren't going to risk him exacerbating the problem in a somewhat meaningless game against Washington. Another update on the 21-year-old rookie should surface prior to Saturday's Game 1 against the Rangers.

JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hurricanes' Hamilton misses 2nd straight camp practice

Carolina Hurricanes All-Star defenseman Dougie Hamilton missed a second straight practice Saturday

JULY 25, 2020 • Associated Press

Exits practice early According to coach Rod Brind'Amour, Necas (undisclosed) "did something when he was skating around" Saturday, leading to his early departure from practice, Michael Smith of the Hurr...

Impact Brind'Amour went on to say that Necas' injury "shouldn't be an issue" moving forward, so at this point there doesn't seem to be any concern about his availability for next Saturday's Game 1 against the Rangers. The 21-year-old rookie notched 16 goals and 36 points in 64 games during the regular season.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Monday practice Necas (undisclosed) was not on the ice for Monday's training camp session, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Impact The team won't be providing any additional information regarding Necas per the league's postseason protocol. If he isn't able to play against the Rangers starting Aug. 1, it could open the door for Morgan Geekie to log some playoff action.

JULY 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

About Last Season: Martin Necas Performance Review and Grade In his first full season, Martin Necas embarked off onto a 16 goal and 36 point campaign that landed him a few highlight reel goals and even...

JULY 8, 2020 • CANESCOUNTRY.COM

Top 10 in rookie scoring Necas tallied 16 goals and 20 assists in 64 games prior to the league going on hiatus in mid-March.

Impact The 21-year-old has had a fantasy rookie showing, as his 16 goals rank fourth among NHL rookies and his points place him seventh. For the most part, those ahead of Necas on the list have received substantially more ice time than his 14:10, suggesting he still has another gear (or two) to shift into as he develops at the NHL level. Look for big things to come from the young Czech.

MAY 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE