Necas scored twice on eight shots, dished an assist, added two hits and went plus-3 in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Necas had been held off the scoresheet over the previous two games. He helped out on Artturi Lehkonen's tally in the second period before tipping in a power-play goal late in that frame. Necas also scored on a breakaway in the third to give the Avalanche some insurance. He has eight points over seven outings since he was traded from the Hurricanes, and the 26-year-old is at 19 goals, 44 assists, 139 shots on net, 46 hits and a plus-3 rating over 56 appearances this season.