The Colorado Avalanche began Monday night in Philadelphia with 11 forwards. At the end of the first period, they were down to 10. Martin Necas was injured and went to the locker room before the period was over. It wasn’t…
Colorado Avalanche forward Martin Necas exited Monday night's game against the Philadelphia Flyers in the first period after suffering a facial injury. Necas was hit in the mouth by a deflected puck that caromed off the post following a save by Flyers goaltender Joseph Woll. The incident left Colorado down to 10 forwards before the opening period concluded.
Necas entered the game with 10 points through the first eight games of the season, posting four goals and six assists. After recording a career-high 100 points in 78 games last season, Necas remains a key contributor for Colorado, with the article suggesting his absence will test the Avalanche depending on the severity of the injury.
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