Avalanche Dominates, Necas Shines in Win

0:00NHL's story is making news on March 21st. The Colorado Avalanche bounced back strong with the 4-1 win over the Chicago Black Hawks on Friday night. Coming off a tough 2-1 loss to the Dallas stars, they grabbed these crucial two points while clinging to a four-point lead in the central. Division. It was a total domination from start to finish against a weaker team. Forward Martin Neckas continues to shine alongside Nathan McKinnon and Nazim Kadri. In just 65 games since joining the Avalanche, the 27-year-old has smashed career highs in goals and points. His vision and power play contributions have him on pace for possibly 40 goals and 100 points this season. The game could have been a blowout, but Chicago Goalie arvaged Soder Bloms to the tall. The Avalanche outshot them 49-20 and poured on the pressure, leading 35-11 through two periods. Still, Soder Bloms brawling saves kept it close until the third. Defensively, things look balanced again after coach Jared Bednar stuck with his six regular blue

1:03liners. No one exceeded 20 minutes except Kale McCar, who logged extra on power plays. Brett Kulak's size and steady play have added real depth, helping everyone contribute offensively too. With 14 games left and the second easiest schedule on the league, the Avalanche phase teams like the capitals, jets, conucks, flames, and blues. That April 4th clash and Dallas will be huge, but a strong run now could seal their divisional spot.