Necas (undisclosed) is questionable for Friday's game against Washington, per Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer

EDGE Analysis

Necas exited Thursday's practice early, per Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal. Coach Rod Brind'Amour was initially "hopeful" about Necas' chances of playing versus the Capitals, but it seems his status is still up in the air. Vasily Ponomarev has been summoned from AHL Chicago and can draw into the lineup if Necas or Stefan Noesen (illness) is unavailable.

Necas delivered two assists in a 5-4 loss to the Islanders on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Necas, who has 25 points in 34 games, had been held off the board for three games prior to Saturday. He sits second in team scoring, one point ahead of Seth Jarvis and six points behind Sebastian Aho. This season is bit of a step back for Necas, who broke out with 28 goals and 71 points last season. Right now, he remains in single digits (nine) for goals, and is on pace for just 60 points. That makes him a great trade target in keeper and dynasty formats. Necas' talent is real, even if his numbers don't reflect it appropriately right now.

Necas scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Friday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

After helping to set up Stefan Noesen for Carolina's first tally midway through the first period, Necas potted his own in the second by intercepting a clearing effort in the Nashville zone and wiring the puck past Kevin Lankinen. Necas has racked up three goals and nine points in the last nine games, and while he's a little off the scoring pace from his breakout 2022-23 campaign, he's still on track to top 60 points for the second straight season.

Necas recorded an assist in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Necas has spent some time in the bottom six lately, but with the Hurricanes getting drubbed 6-1 in Edmonton on Wednesday, head coach Rod Brind'Amour shuffled his lines. That saw Necas return to the first line and log a season-high 21:12 of ice time. The winger has been productive of late with a goal and five helpers over his last seven contests. For the season, he's at 19 points, 62 shots on net, 23 hits and a minus-9 rating through 26 appearances.

Necas notched an assist and six shots on goal in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Necas hasn't recorded a multi-point effort in November, posting two goals an three helpers over 10 contests this month. The 24-year-old forward chipped in with a secondary helper on Jesperi Kotkaniemi's third-period goal to spark the Hurricanes' comeback. Necas is at 14 points, 50 shots on net, 16 hits, eight PIM and a minus-10 rating through 20 outings overall, though his presence in the top six means fantasy managers should likely be patient with him.

Necas registered a power-play assist in Saturday's 4-0 shutout win over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Necas took a major leap forward last season with a career-high 71-point campaign in just his fourth full season with the Hurricanes. Now with 12 points in 15 games, he remains on pace for a similar result this year. The 24-year-old Czech continues to rack up very respectable minutes on the second line (18:10 average TOI), and sees first line PP time as well (3:27). Start him with confidence.

Necas scored two goals, including the game winner in overtime, in a 3-2 OT victory over Seattle on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Necas drove the net and scored on a feed from Michael Bunting late in the second period to get the Canes on the board. He then scored his second goal on a sharp wrister from the slot with 10 seconds remaining in overtime. Necas is tied with Jesperi Kotkaniemi for the team lead in points with nine (four goals, five assists). His fantasy value is on the rise after a strong 71-point breakout season in 2022-23 as a 24-year-old.

Necas logged an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Necas set up a Michael Bunting goal in the second period. During his four-game point streak, Necas has two goals and three assists. He's up to six points (three on the power play), 16 shots on net and a minus-6 rating through six contests overall. While the Hurricanes have struggled defensively, the 24-year-old forward has been a productive part of the top six and power play.

Necas notched a power-play assist, four shots on goal and a minus-3 rating in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Necas took a shot that caromed off Jordan Staal and went to Seth Jarvis, who buried it for his second goal of the game. The helper kept Necas hot to start the season -- he has two goals, three assists and three power-play points through five contests. The top-six winger has added 14 shots on net, but he also has an ugly minus-5 rating.

Necas scored a goal on four shots and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Necas picked up both points in a span of 3:02 during the third period as the Hurricanes ran away with the lead. The 24-year-old forward has two goals, two helpers, 10 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through four contests, and two of his points have come with the man advantage. Necas continues to be a key part of the Hurricanes' offense with a top-six role and time on the first power-play unit.