Colorado Avalanche right wing Martin Necas (illness) played through nausea during Tuesday's victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Necas logged just two shifts over the final 14 minutes of the contest. He logged two shots on goal and did not get on the scoresheet. Fantasy managers should continue to keep an eye on his status leading up to their next contest on Thursday evening against the San Jose Sharks as he could be in danger of missing this game. Prior to Tuesday's contest, Necas tallied eight points (three goals, five helpers) over his last six contests. Through 62 total games this season split between time in Carolina and Colorado, Necas has found the back of the net 20 times and added 48 helpers. If the 26-year-old were to sit out on Thursday, Valeri Nichushkin would likely move up to the top line.
Colorado Avalanche right wing Martin Necas tallied three helpers during their 5-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday evening. Necas tallied the primary assist on Artturi Lehkonen's opening game in the first period. Later in the third, Necas would add two helpers on the power-play, one as a primary assist and the other as a secondary assist. He also logged two shots on goal and two hits and held a +1 rating. This outing snapped a three-game skid where Necas only tallied one point (a goal) and logged just four total shots on goal. However, before this slump, the 26-year-old tallied 10 points (3 goals, seven helpers) over his last eight. Fantasy managers should continue to expect Necas to play alongside Nathan MacKinnon on the top line, which makes him a viable play in all DFS competitions.
Colorado Avalanche right wing Martin Necas tallied two goals and an assist during their 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday evening. In the opening frame, Necas tallied his helper with the secondary assist on Artturi Lehkonen's goal. Later in that period, Necas would also find the back of the net on the power-play. In the third, Necas would score again, this time during 5-on-5 play. He also logged an impressive eight shots on goal with two hits in this contest. The 26-year-old was held off the scoresheet over his previous two contests. Before that minor slump, Necas tallied nine points (one goal, eight helpers) over his last seven contests. Necas will look to stay hot on Friday evening when the Avalanche travel to Edmonton to face the Oilers.
According to Emily Kaplan of ESPN, the Carolina Hurricanes have traded right wing Martin Necas to the Colorado Avalanche in a three-team deal. The Hurricanes acquired right wing Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall from the Chicago Blackhawks, while the Avalanche also received center Jack Drury. The Blackhawks received a third-round pick and are retaining half of Rantanen's salary. Necas has spent his entire NHL career with the Carolina Hurricanes since making his debut during the 2017 season. In 2022, Necas tallied a career-high 71 points (28 goals, 43 assists). Through 49 contests this season, the 26-year-old has scored 16 goals and added 39 helpers with 22 of his points coming on the power-play. Fantasy managers should expect Necas to play alongside Nathan MacKinnon on the top unit and Drury to slide into the bottom-6.
Martin Necas Keeps Scoring Streak Going With Four-Point Effort
Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Necas stretched his point streak to 13 games with a big four-point effort in Sunday's 4-1 win against St. Louis. He tallied two goals and two assists, picking up one power-play point. This was already the second four-point game of the season for Necas, who has amassed 10 goals and 17 assists during his scoring streak. He has recorded 11 goals and 19 assists in 17 games overall this season, becoming the fastest player in franchise history to register 30 points in a season. It's been an incredible run from Necas, and it might last a while, as Carolina's hot offense will be pitted against some struggling defenses this week.
Martin Necas Registers Four Points In Dominant Win
Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Necas added four points to his tally as the team crushed Boston 8-2 on home ice Thursday. Carolina scored half of its goals already in the first period, with Necas completing the damage with a power-play goal. He also had two assists with the man advantage and wrapped things up with an even-strength helper. Necas hit the four-point mark in a single game for the third time in his career. The Czech forward has been on fire lately, amassing four goals and 12 points across the past five games. He boasts 15 points (five goals, 10 assists) in nine games for the season, becoming the third player in franchise history to reach 15 points in a campaign before skating in his 10th game.
Martin Necas Tallies Goal, Assist In Friday's Victory
Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Necas scored his first goal of the season with an additional assist in their victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday evening. Necas scored the eventual game-winner in the second frame on the power-play, beating goaltender Joel Blomqvist. Later in the period, Necas tallied his second point, once again on the power-play on an assist on Shayne Gostisbehere's slapshot goal. Necas now has three points through the first three games of the campaign and looks on pace to have another successful season after tallying 24 goals and 29 assists last season. Fantasy managers should continue to expect Necas to play on Carolina's second line but see time on the top power-play unit.
Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Necas has agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with the team. Necas was a restricted free agent and has been linked with a move elsewhere, but the Hurricanes eventually managed to get him under a new contract. After leading the team in scoring during the 2022-23 campaign, Necas took a step back last season but still managed a respectable 53 points (24 goals, 29 assists) across 77 outings. He boasts 97 goals and 243 points in 362 career games. The Czech forward has been a good fit in Raleigh and, at 25 years of age, is still far from a finished article.
Canadiens And Flyers Named Among Martin Necas' Suitors
Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Necas will have no issues landing a new job if he decides to leave Raleigh in the offseason. NHL insider Pierre LeBrun has reported that half of the NHL is interested in Necas' services, including the Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers. Necas has completed a two-year, $6 million deal and will be a restricted free agent in the summer. Multiple reports have suggested that he won't sign an extension with the Hurricanes. Necas, who just won the 2024 World Championship with Czechia, had a down year in 2023-24 with 53 points (24 goals, 29 assists) in 77 games. A move elsewhere could give him a new lease of life.
Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Necas collected two points in Monday's 4-1 victory over the Rangers. He helped Jordan Martinook get the team's third goal and finished off the scoring himself with the net empty. Facing elimination for a second time in the series, Carolina exploded for four third-period goals. Necas had gone three games without any points before getting back on track Monday night. Despite the recent drought, Necas has remained among Carolina's top scorers in the postseason, producing eight points (three goals, five assists) across 10 outings.
Martin Necas Blows Avalanche Away With First-Period Hat Trick
Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Necas looked superhuman at the start of Thursday's 5-2 win over the Avalanche, scoring three goals inside the first 16:51 of action. He joined Cory Stillman as the only players in franchise history to net a natural hat trick in the opening frame. This is the first hat trick of Necas' career. The Czech forward has been on a roll in front of goal lately, lighting the lamp seven times in as many games. It's boosted his numbers for the season to 16 goals and 34 points with 45 games played.
Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Necas (upper body) could be back in action Friday versus Detroit. He has missed five games because of an upper-body injury. It's been an up-and-down season for Necas, which has so far culminated in a 26-point effort across 38 appearances. He's been kept off the score sheet in six of his last eight appearances. The Czech forward practiced with Michael Bunting and Jesperi Kotkaniemi on the second line on Wednesday.
Martin Necas Questionable For Meeting With Washington
Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Necas (upper body) is regarded as questionable for Friday's tilt with Washington. He exited Thursday's practice early with an upper-body injury and could now miss his first game of the season. Necas has been slumping lately, but he has been among Carolina's top scorers with 26 points (nine goals, 17 assists) in 38 games. Stefan Noesen (illness) is also questionable, and Jesper Fast (upper body) remains out, meaning Carolina's attack could look quite different on Friday.
Martin Necas Scores Game-Winning Goal In Extra Frame
Carolina Hurricanes center/right wing Martin Necas scored his second overtime winner of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 victory against the Sabres. Necas connected with center Sebastian Aho on the winning goal as he redirected a pass in front of the net to give the Hurricanes their fourth overtime victory of the season. Necas is up to nine career overtime game-winning goals, including six over the past two seasons. Necas has totaled five goals and 11 points through 13 games, and the 24-year-old is a recommended option across all formats as he is coming off of a breakout season with 28 goals and 71 points during the 2022-23 season.
Martin Necas Wants To Take Another Step In 2023-24
Carolina Hurricanes center Martin Necas is eager to develop further in 2023-24 after enjoying a career year last term with 71 points. "It was a nice bounce-back season, I would say, after a year that was disappointing for everyone," Necas said at the NHL European Player Media Tour. "I was pumped to prove myself a little different than the season before. I had a great summer (last offseason). I had a great summer again this year, so ready to take another step and be better." Necas will enter the sixth season of his NHL career with 73 goals and 117 assists posted in 285 appearances. It's a contract year for the Czech forward after he signed a bridge deal in 2022. The Hurricanes have yet to discuss an extension with him, and Necas isn't thinking about it either. "It's just about me playing well and being good for the team," the 24-year-old said.
Carolina Hurricanes center Martin Necas finished with a multi-goal performance in Tuesday's 6-1 victory against the Devils in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference second-round series. Necas got the Hurricanes on the board with his late first period goal to tie the game at one, and he scored once again in the second period to give the team a lead and bring his series total to three goals. Necas has scored four times and added two assists in 10 playoff games for the Hurricanes, and the 24-year-old forward is a valuable contributor on the offensive end after totaling a career-high 71 points in the regular season.
Carolina Hurricanes right wing Martin Necas produced a game-high three points in Saturday's Stadium Series win against Washington. Carolina's second line combined for seven points in total in a 4-1 win and Necas had a power-play goal and two assists in the contest. The Czech forward has totaled 10 points in his past nine appearances and tops the team's scoring charts with 51 points in 55 games. Necas has previously been only a 40-point guy, so 2022-23 has been a major breakthrough campaign for him. With Carolina now set to face St. Louis, Ottawa and Anaheim, the stage is nicely set for Necas to continue his current hot spell for the rest of the month.
Martin Necas Ends Two-Goal Night With Another Game-Winner
Carolina Hurricanes right wing Martin Necas scored the game-winning goal in a second consecutive contest and had two goals in total as the team sunk the Sharks 5-4 in overtime Friday. Necas sent the game to overtime with a goal just 12 seconds from the end of regulation and scored 55 seconds into the extra frame. The Czech winger now boasts four goals in four games and has lit the lamp 21 times in total this season. Across 48 outings, Necas has also tallied 23 assists with 160 shots. The 24-year-old shares the team lead with 44 points, sitting next to Sebastian Aho, who also potted two goals Friday.
Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Necas will be back on the second line Sunday against Anaheim. The 23-year-old is a wonderful talent who can fill spots throughout the lineup but is now reunited with Vincent Trocheck and Teuvo Teravainen. The two have combined for 105 points this season and their presence should help Necas to rediscover his offensive form as well. He finds himself on a six-game pointless spell ahead of Sunday's action. Necas' tally for the season stands at 35 points in 68 games.
Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Necas was the main offensive catalyst in Monday's 6-1 victory over Washington, scoring twice and handing out one assist. He's now put together back-to-back multi-point performances to boost his tally for the season to 35 points in 63 games. Necas went through an ugly cold spell earlier in the month with only one point in 10 games, but he's hit form again ahead of the final stretch of the season. He'll be back in action Tuesday night versus Tampa Bay, against whom Necas has scored in both previous meetings this season.
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