News about Martin Necas

Jordan Martinook had a goal and two assists, and the Carolina Hurricanes scored five times in the second period to defeat the New Jersey Devils 6-1 on Tuesday night, giving a 3-1 advantage in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Hurricanes routed the teenage Devils for the third time in four games, with Martin Necas scoring twice and Brett Pesce, Jesper Fast, and Brent Burns scoring goals. Frederik Andersen made 21 saves in a fast game after losing an early penalty to Jack Hughes. In three victories, the Hurricanes have defeated New Jersey 17-3. The five goals in the second quarter were the most the Devils have surrendered in a season this season.

Following Friday's 6-1 loss in Raleigh, the New Jersey Devils are now in the unfortunate situation of being down 2-0 in their playoff series with the Carolina Hurricanes. Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored twice in a barely 2 1/2 minutes during Carolina's four-goal second period and Frederik Andersen stopped 28 shots as the Hurricanes took a commanding lead in their second-round series. In that blow-it-open second, Jordan Staal and Martin Necas both scored, transforming a scoreless game between the top two regular-season franchises still alive in the playoffs into a thumping Hurricane victory with the support of another rowdy home crowd.

As center Martin Necas was seen punching New York Islanders forward Brock Nelson in the chest unprovoked, moments after he was escorted to the bench, a night of rage for the Carolina Hurricanes erupted. As his Hurricanes were down 3-1 in the third period, Necas was fighting for the puck around center ice. He was chastising him as a result of Necas' flawless shoulder check, which led him to the Islanders bench over the boards head over heels.

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Saturday night in their first NHL Stadium Series outdoor game. Martin Necas had a goal and two assists. Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Paul Stastny, and Teuvo Teravainen all scored for Carolina, which won a three-game season sweep of their Metropolitan Division opponents. The game was held at Carter-Finley Stadium, home to North Carolina State's college football team, and across the street from Carolina s home ice at PNC Arena.

The NHL has revealed a list of the first 32 names to be chosen for the 2023 All-Star Game, which will be hosted in South Florida. One player from each squad has been chosen to compete in this year's festivities, which have traditionally featured a skills competition and games between divisions. During the next 12 days, the NHL also revealed that three new players (two skaters and a goalie) would be voted by a fan vote.