Necas scored a goal on four shots and added two hits in Monday's 5-2 win over the Kings.
Necas was a big playmaker early in December, but he's gotten a bit more selfish lately. He's potted five goals on 17 shots over his last five contests. Either as a finisher or a provider, Necas remains an elite source of offense. He has 19 goals, 50 points, 87 shots on net, 37 hits, 22 PIM and a plus-38 rating through 38 outings this season.
... See More... See Less
Avalanche's Martin Necas: Nets two goals in shootout win
Rotowire
Necas scored twice on four shots and went plus-3 in Saturday's 6-5 shootout win over the Golden Knights.
Necas has four goals over his last four games, and he's up to five goals and 11 helpers over 12 outings in December. The 26-year-old is up to 18 goals, 49 points, 83 shots on net, 35 hits and a plus-37 rating through 37 appearances. Necas is on pace to top the 100-point mark for the first time in his career as a vital part of the Avalanche's relentless offense.
... See More... See Less
Avalanche's Martin Necas: Nets opening goal Sunday
Rotowire
Necas scored a goal on three shots and dished out two hits in Sunday's 5-1 win over Minnesota.
Necas sparked the Avalanche's offense with his goal late in the first period. After Sunday's performance, he is up to 16 goals, 47 points, 77 shots on net and 34 hits through 35 games this season. The 26-year-old forward has 19 points in his last 13 outings and remains one of the top players to roster in any fantasy format this season. He has also begun to average a higher number of shots on net per game with 31 during his previous 13 outings. Necas is on pace to obliterate his current career high of 83 points in 79 regular-season games, set in 2024-25. He has a good chance to surpass the century mark this season if Colorado's offense continues to roll.
... See More... See Less
Avalanche's Martin Necas: Finds twine Friday
Rotowire
Necas scored a goal on four shots in Friday's 3-2 win over the Jets.
Necas had gone six games without a goal before tallying in the first period. He was limited to 16:57 of ice time after leaving the game briefly in the second period before returning for the third. The winger has just two goals over his last 15 outings, but he's been an elite playmaker with 19 helpers in that span. For the season, the 26-year-old has 15 goals, 46 points, 74 shots on net, 32 hits, 22 PIM and a plus-33 rating over 34 appearances.
... See More... See Less
Avalanche's Martin Necas: Provides two more assists
Rotowire
Necas recorded two assists and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Kraken.
Necas picked up multiple helpers for the fourth time in his last six games, though he hasn't scored a goal in that span. The 26-year-old forward continues to be a steady source of offense for the Avalanche. He's up to 45 points (14 goals, 31 assists), 70 shots on net, 31 hits, 22 PIM and a plus-32 rating over 33 appearances.
... See More... See Less
Avalanche's Martin Necas: Pockets pair of helpers
Rotowire
Necas logged two assists and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Predators.
Necas' status boiled down to a true game-time decision, but he ended up playing 25:47 after battling through an illness. The 26-year-old has been assist-heavy in his last 11 games, racking up one goal and 15 helpers in that span. For the season, the winger is at 41 points (14 goals, 27 assists) with 65 shots on net, 30 hits, 22 PIM and a plus-28 rating through 30 outings in a top-line role.
... See More... See Less
Avalanche's Martin Necas: Playing Tuesday
Rotowire
Necas (illness) will be in the lineup versus the Predators on Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
Necas' ability to stay in the lineup despite feeling a little under the weather earlier in the day will delay the return of Gavin Brindley (lower body). Expect Necas to fill his usual top-line role with a spot on the first power-play unit.
... See More... See Less
Avalanche's Martin Necas: Contending with ailment
Rotowire
Necas will be a game-time decision in Nashville on Tuesday due to an illness, according to Corey Masisak of The Denver Post.
Necas was present at Bridgestone Arena for the morning skate Tuesday but departed early due to his ailment. The shifty winger has yet to miss a game this season. If he's unable to suit up against the Predators, Valeri Nichushkin will be an option to slide into a top-six role, while Gavin Brindley (lower body) could draw into the lineup. Necas has banked 14 goals, 39 points, 62 shots on net and a plus-28 rating over 29 appearances in 2025-26.
... See More... See Less
Avalanche's Martin Necas: Three apples keeps Rangers away
Rotowire
Necas picked up three assists in a 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers on Saturday.
Necas has five points, including four assists, in his last two games, and he has eight points (one goal, seven assists) in his past four contests. Necas is on pace for a mind-numbing 111 points, a pace that would best his previous career high by close to 30 points. Maintaining that level will be challenging, but Colorado has been a superb fit for the 26-year-old winger.
... See More... See Less
Avalanche's Martin Necas: Three helpers in big win
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Avalanche's Martin Necas: Delivers two assists
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Avalanche's Martin Necas: Distributes three assists in win
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Avalanche's Martin Necas: Tallies on power play in win
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Avalanche's Martin Necas: Not slowing down
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Avalanche's Martin Necas: Three points in win
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Avalanche's Martin Necas: Five-game, nine-point streak
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Avalanche's Martin Necas: Two goals in opener
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Avalanche's Martin Necas: One of each in Game 6 win
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Avalanche's Martin Necas: Provides assist on opening goal
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Avalanche's Martin Necas: Grabs helper in win
Rotowire
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.
