Martin Necas Scores Twice in Avalanche Loss

Martin Necas scored two goals on seven shots and added three hits in the Colorado Avalanche's 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild. This performance extends his point streak to four points over two games since returning from the Olympics. The 27-year-old winger, playing on the top line, is on pace for a career-best season with 25 goals and 66 points through 54 games, potentially surpassing 30 goals and 80 points for the first time.