UPDATE: In a thrilling matchup, Martin Necas propelled the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday night in Las Vegas. The young star celebrated his newly signed $92 million contract extension with a spectacular performance, contributing a goal and two assists, including a stunning opener just 41 seconds into the game.
The Avalanche dominated early, with Cale Makar scoring and assisting, extending his point streak to six games. Brock Nelson and veteran Brent Burns also found the back of the net, with Burns moving past hockey legend Bobby Orr into 11th place among defensemen with 916 career points. Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood made 21 saves to secure the win.
For the Golden Knights, Tomas Hertl and Mitch Marner each contributed a goal and an assist, while rookie goalie Carl Lindbom stopped 22 shots. Despite the loss, the Knights remain competitive in a tightly contested season.
This victory is crucial for the Avalanche as they look to solidify their playoff position, enhancing the excitement surrounding Necas’ new contract, which was just announced on Thursday. Fans are buzzing about the potential of this talented roster as they head deeper into the season.
Next, all eyes will be on how the Avalanche build on this momentum in their upcoming games. With the NHL season heating up, the stakes are high, and every point counts in the race for the playoffs.
