Necas Logs Big Minutes, Leaves Ottawa Empty-Handed
Colorado's forward goes without a point as the Avalanche drop a 4-3 overtime decision to the Senators.
Martin Necas had a quiet night in Ottawa. He finished without a point, a minus one, and one shot on goal as Colorado lost 4-3 in overtime to the Senators.
He played 21:47 over 24 shifts. That was third among Avalanche skaters and first among their 12 forwards, though not the team high. At even strength he put one shot on goal from two attempts. On the power play he had one attempt and nothing on net. He added one hit and one giveaway.
That is a step down from his season. Through 20 games he has 10 goals and 14 assists for 24 points, plus 3 power-play goals. He averages 19.9 minutes, so he played more than usual here. His 41 shots this season mean one on goal is a low count for him.
Colorado still got a point. Necas just didn't add to the scoresheet.