MARTIN NECAS NEWS

MacKinnon gets credit for fluky go-ahead goal as Avs tie series with 7-4 win over Stars in Game 6

Nathan MacKinnon received credit for a go-ahead goal with 10:56 remaining after the puck bounced off the shoulder of a Dallas player and the Colorado Avalanche staved off eliminati...

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Dallas aims to clinch first round series over Colorado in game 6

The Dallas Stars look to clinch the first round of the NHL Playoffs over the Colorado Avalanche in game six

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Cale Makar trying to get back on scoring track as Avalanche face elimination in Game 6 against Stars

Nothing has come easy on the offensive end for Colorado Avalanche standout defenseman Cale Makar against the Dallas Stars

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Two helpers against Dallas Necas pocketed two assists Monday in the Avalanche's 6-2 loss to the Stars in Game 5 of their first-round series.

Impact The 26-year-old winger helped set up tallies by Artturi Lehkonen and Nathan MacKinnon midway through the second period, but the Avs' offense was otherwise quiet. Necas has had a sluggish start to the postseason, managing just three assists in five games while attempting only six shots on net, and he made need to find another gear Thursday if the Avs are going to avoid elimination in Game 6.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Stars take 2-1 series lead into game 4 against the Avalanche

The Dallas Stars visit the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog returns to lineup for Game 3 after missing 3 years with knee injury

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog returned to the lineup and played his first NHL game in nearly three years Wednesday night in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars i...

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Avalanche and Stars tied 1-1 heading into game 3

The Colorado Avalanche host the Dallas Stars in game three of the first round of the NHL Playoffs with the series tied 1-1

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Provides assist on opening goal Necas logged an assist and four hits in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Stars in Game 1.

Impact Necas has a helper in three straight contests. The 26-year-old will be a focal point in this series, as he gets to play against the player the Avalanche traded away to acquire him in Mikko Rantanen, with both 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' success on offense in the playoffs will likely correlate with Nathan MacKinnon's production, as long as the two stick together on the top line.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Stars and Avs in playoff-opening series of Cup favorites that has Mikko Rantanen on a different side

The Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche are meeting in the playoffs again, this time in the opening round with Mikko Rantanen on a different side

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Facing off against Mikko Rantanen, Martin Necas a 'huge X-factor' for Avalanche | 2025 NHL playoffs preview Facing off against Mikko Rantanen and the Dallas Stars, Martin Necas is ready to show he has what it takes to get the job done in the NHL pl...

APRIL 18 • GAZETTE.COM

What to know about the first-round matchups in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs

It took until the penultimate night of the regular season, but all the matchups are set for the first round of the NHL playoffs

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Grabs helper in win Necas produced an assist in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Necas was one of few regulars in the Avalanche's lineup for the regular-season finale. He finished the campaign with a helper 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 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.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche play the Ducks after Nelson's 2-goal game

The Colorado Avalanche visit the Anaheim Ducks after Brock Nelson scored two goals in the Avalanche's 5-4 loss to the Los Angeles Kings

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Earns power-play helper Saturday Necas logged a power-play assist in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Kings.

Impact This was Necas' second game back after he missed three due to an upper-body injury. The 26-year-old is healthy now, so he's playing, as the Avalanche left a number of players back in Colorado for rest or injury rehab in advance of their final regular-season road trip. Necas is up to 27 goals, 55 assists, 194 shots on net, 62 hits and a plus-4 rating over 78 contests between the Avalanche and the Hurricanes this season.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Earns power-play helper Saturday Necas logged a power-play assist in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Kings.

Impact This was Necas' second game back after he missed three due to an upper-body injury. The 26-year-old is healthy now, so he's playing, as the Avalanche left a number of players back in Colorado for rest or injury rehab in advance of their final regular-season road trip. Necas is up to 27 goals, 55 assists, 194 shots on net, 62 hits and a plus-4 rating over 78 contests between the Avalanche and the Hurricanes this season.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Kings host the Avalanche after Fiala's 2-goal game

The Los Angeles Kings host the Colorado Avalanche after Kevin Fiala's two-goal game against the Anaheim Ducks in the Kings' 6-1 win

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Available for Thursday's game Necas (upper body) is available for Thursday's game against the Canucks, Aarif Dean of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Necas has missed the last three matchups due to an upper-body injury, but he'll be able to suit up for Colorado's final home game of the regular season Thursday. He's been productive since the 4 Nations Face-Off break, recording seven goals, 10 assists, 14 hits and four blocked shots while averaging 19:37 of ice time over 19 appearances.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Necas (upper body) will remain sidelined Tuesday versus the Golden Knights, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Necas will miss his third game in a row Tuesday, and while he isn't expected to be sidelined long term, it's not yet clear if he'll be available for Thursday's meeting with the Canucks. The star winger has generated 27 goals and 81 points over 76 appearances between Carolina and Colorado in 2024-25. Jonathan Drouin (lower body) also will not suit up Tuesday, so Jimmy Vesey and Ross Colton might continue to round out the top six against Vegas.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Golden Knights take road win streak into matchup with the Avalanche

The Vegas Golden Knights visit the Colorado Avalanche aiming to prolong a five-game road winning streak

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Still out against Blues 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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable vs. Columbus Necas (undisclosed) is expected to miss Thursday's game against Columbus, per Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.

Impact 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.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Pulls off late heroics Necas scored a goal on four shots in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Blackhawks.

Impact 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.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche rally to force OT and beat Blackhawks 3-2 in SO

Martin Necas tied it with 11 seconds left and Nathan MacKinnon and Artturi Lehkonen scored in a shootout to give the Colorado Avalanche a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on...

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Islanders bring losing streak into game against the Hurricanes

The New York Islanders aim to stop a four-game losing streak with a victory against the Carolina Hurricanes

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Avalanche host the Flames in Western Conference action

The Colorado Avalanche take on the Calgary Flames in Western Conference play

MARCH 30 • Associated Press