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Martin Necas Scores Sensational First Goal with Avalanche

Newly acquired forward Martin Necas scored his first goal in burgundy and blue on Friday night against the St. Louis Blues. The crowd erupted when the goal was announced at Ball Arena with Avs Faithful showing their appreciation to the new top-line forward.
The flick of the wrist??? #GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/9WaYHdqfzL
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Necas and Jack Drury were acquired from the Carolina Hurricanes in a trade for Mikko Rantanen while the team was on the road. They practiced at Family Sports in Centennial on Thursday for the first time since they joined the team. Both were excited to play their first game with the Avalanche at Ball Arena.
“It’ll be exciting. Carolina only played here once A season. The crowd’s always been phenomenal. So I’m excited.
“I heard only good things about this crowd, and I know it’s sold out for every game and every time you played here atmosphere was great. So I’m excited. It’ll be a good game and we need the win,” Necas said after morning skate.
Necas earned four points in three games since joining the Avalanche. His first goal against Blues goaltender Joel Hofer was a wrister over the shoulder. Devon Toews and Artturi Lehkonen assisted on the second goal of the game.