Avalanche's Martin Necas Hits 100 Points in Calgary

The 24-year-old Czech forward becomes just the third player from his home country to reach the milestone.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 4:28am

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In the final minutes of the Avalanche's regular season game against the Calgary Flames, 24-year-old forward Martin Necas recorded an assist to reach 100 points on the season. Necas, a native of Nove Mesto na Morave in Czechia, is just the third player from his home country to hit the 100-point mark, joining NHL legends Jaromir Jagr and David Pastrnak.

Why it matters

Reaching 100 points in a single NHL season is an elite accomplishment, with only a handful of players from Czechia ever achieving it. Necas' milestone cements his status as one of the top young talents in the league and continues the Avalanche's dominant regular season performance.

The details

Necas finished the game with 38 goals and 62 assists in 78 games played. The Avalanche went on to defeat the Flames 3-1, with Necas recording a team-high 5 shots on goal. Colorado's other goal scorers were Artturi Lehkonen, Gabe Landeskog, and Nathan MacKinnon. Cale Makar also returned to the lineup and had 3 assists.

  • With 17 seconds remaining in what was likely his final game of the regular season, Necas recorded the assist to reach 100 points.
  • The Avalanche have one game remaining before the playoffs, as they'll host the Seattle Kraken at Ball Arena on Thursday.

The players

Martin Necas

A 24-year-old forward for the Colorado Avalanche who became just the third player from Czechia to reach 100 points in a single NHL season.

Jaromir Jagr

A legendary NHL player from Czechia who hit 100+ points five times in his career.

David Pastrnak

A star forward for the Boston Bruins who has reached 100 points in four consecutive seasons.

Milan Hejduk

A former Avalanche player who had 98 points in the 2002-03 season, the year he won the Rocket Richard trophy by scoring 50 goals.

Cale Makar

The Avalanche defenseman who returned to the lineup and had 3 assists in the game against the Flames.

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What they’re saying

“I really wanted to reach 100 points because not many players from my home country had done so.”

— Martin Necas

What’s next

The Avalanche have one game remaining before the playoffs, as they'll host the Seattle Kraken at Ball Arena on Thursday. Necas and several other top players will likely sit out to rest before the first round begins over the weekend.

The takeaway

Martin Necas' historic 100-point season is a remarkable achievement for the young Czech forward, cementing his status as one of the NHL's rising stars. His milestone joins an elite group of players from Czechia to hit the century mark, underscoring the continued growth and talent emerging from the hockey-rich country.