Martin Nečas

US edges Sweden, Canada rallies beats Czechia in OT to reach Olympic semifinals

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MILAN (AP) — When the U.S. gave up a tying goal to Sweden with 91 seconds left in the quarterfinals at the Olympics, even the most seasoned players were on edge. “That’s as nervous as I’ve been ever in a hockey game,” Dylan Larkin said. When Canada was trailing Czechia with under four minutes left, … Read more

Avalanche Game 80 vs Vancouver Canucks: Home Finale, Lines, Notes & How To Watch

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The Colorado Avalanche (48-27-4) play their final home game of the regular season tonight against the Vancouver Canucks (36-29-13). Puck drop is scheduled for 7:08 p.m. MT. Read More: Avalanche Loan Gabe Landeskog to AHL For Conditioning Assignment The Avalanche’s regular season home finale might somehow be the second most important game the organization will … Read more

Good & Bad: Wedgewood Shines to Cap off Perfect Avalanche Homestand

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DENVER — Saying two weeks ago that the Avalanche’s season-long six-game homestand was going to be a defining moment was somehow still the biggest understatement of the year. Following Monday’s 3-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks at Ball Arena, the Avs closed it out with a perfect 6-0-0 record. They outscored opponents 31-10 in the … Read more

10 Observations: Necas Has His First Three-Point Game For Avalanche

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Big 4-2 victory for the Avalanche over the Calgary Flames. I’m curious to see how much of that can carry into a big game against Edmonton on Friday night. 10 Observations 1. Second straight game with a fighting major for Miles Wood. I appreciated him stepping up for Nathan MacKinnon. That was the right move. … Read more

Good & Bad: Necas, MacKinnon, and Makar Lift Avalanche Over Calgary

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Martin Necas has looked like a great fit for the Avalanche since he was acquired. But while he’s had spurts of production, his true potential wasn’t quite realized — at least not with all the opportunities he was getting. Until Thursday. Necas had two goals and an assist, putting up his first three-point game with … Read more

Good & Bad: Avalanche Ice St. Louis Blues 5-0 with Fiery First Period

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DENVER — Jared Bednar wanted the Avalanche to treat the last five games before the 4 Nations Faceoff like it’s the playoffs. The team got the memo. Colorado stormed out of the gate with four first-period goals on Friday on its way to a 5-0 drubbing of its divisional rival St. Louis Blues at Ball … Read more

NHL Rumors: Rantanen, Hurricanes, Miller, Canucks, Crosby – The Hockey Writers – NHL Rumors

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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Mikko Rantanen was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes, and we will look at how that transpired. Following that, some reports came out about the Hurricanes’ connection to both Vancouver Canucks forwards that have been in rumors. What does the blockbuster deal mean for the future of J.T. Miller? Finishing off … Read more

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and Trade Talk Picking Up

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