Martin Necas Cleared for 2026 Winter Olympics Debut After Lower-Body Injury

Martin Necas (lower body) is confirmed available to play for Czechia against Canada on Thursday at the 2026 Winter Olympics, per Dominik Dubovci. Necas, who missed the Colorado Avalanche's final three games before the Olympic break, skated on Czechia's top line with David Pastrnak and Tomas Hertl during Sunday's practice. The 27-year-old forward has recorded 22 goals, 62 points, 124 shots, and 57 hits in 52 NHL games this season.