Necas scored the game-winning goal on the power play and added an even-strength assist in Thursday's 5-3 victory over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

The breakout star snapped a shot through heavy traffic in front of Scott Wedgewood to give the Hurricanes a 4-2 lead late in the third period. Necas has produced six multi-point performances over the last 10 games, and the 25-year-old already has five game-winners on the season -- one short of his career high -- among his 14 goals. He also finds himself atop the NHL leaderboard with 41 points across 26 games.