Brief
Martin Necas scores twice as short‑handed Avalanche beat Stars 3‑2
Necas's two goals, one on a 5‑on‑3, helped Colorado snap a five‑goal deficit to beat Dallas 3‑2.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Martin Necas scored twice, including a 5‑on‑3 power‑play goal, as the short‑handed Colorado Avalanche defeated the Dallas Stars 3‑2 on Tuesday night, the opening game of a home‑and‑home series, according to the Associated Press.
What happened
The Avalanche took a 2‑1 lead early in the second period when Necas scored, then extended the lead with four seconds left in a 29‑second, two‑man advantage. Dallas answered with a goal by Tyler Seguin that tied the game late in the first period, marking the Stars' first home power‑play goal in eight attempts. The final score was 3‑2 in favor of Colorado.
What the reports add
Artturi Lehkonen also contributed a goal for the Avalanche, while goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood made 24 saves after conceding five goals to Toronto earlier in the week. Nathan MacKinnon recorded two assists, bringing his point total to 12. The Stars' Tyler Seguin added a goal and an assist, and Miro Heiskanen supplied two assists for Dallas. Jake Oettinger stopped 22 shots, despite allowing three goals in his previous four games.
What was said
The Associated Press noted that Cale Makar missed the trip because his wife was expecting twins, and Stars forward Wyatt Johnston sat out with an illness after playing in 395 consecutive games since 2022.
How it came about
Colorado entered the game leading the NHL with 5.2 goals per game, while Dallas boasted a league‑best 1.38 goals‑against average. The Avalanche opened with 11 forwards and six defensemen, later playing almost 17 minutes with only 10 forwards after a late scratch due to an upper‑body injury. Dallas fielded 11 forwards and seven defensemen.
Key facts
- Martin Necas scored two goals, including a 5‑on‑3, for Colorado. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Colorado Avalanche won 3‑2 over Dallas Stars. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Tyler Seguin scored and assisted for Dallas. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Mackenzie Blackwood made 24 saves for Colorado. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Cale Makar missed the game due to his wife's pregnancy. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Martin Necas has 2 goals to lead the short-handed Avs past the Stars, 3-2”
