Martin Necas scores twice as Avalanche beat Stars 3-2 in Dallas
Colorado won the October 13 opener of its home-and-home series with Dallas despite playing without Cale Makar.
Martin Necas scored twice as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 in Dallas on October 13, taking the opener of the teams' home-and-home series. Colorado played without Cale Makar, who was awaiting the arrival of twins with his wife, according to NHL.com.
How Colorado held off Dallas
Necas's second goal came during a two-man advantage, according to the Associated Press. Artturi Lehkonen also scored for Colorado, while Mackenzie Blackwood made 24 saves. Roope Hintz scored in the third period to bring Dallas within one goal.
Sources and context
- Martin Necas has 2 goals to lead the short-handed Avs past the Stars, 3-2Associated Press, republished by Yahoo Sports
- Necas scores twice, Avalanche edge Stars without Makar | NHL.comNHL.com, Robert Tiffin (Independent Correspondent)
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