Playing in his first NHL hockey game on home ice, recently-acquired Colorado Avalanche center Martin Necas is introduced before a matchup against the St. Louis Blues, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, in Denver.

Makar scored a power-play goal and blocked two shots in Friday's 5-0 win over the Blues.

Jonathan Drouin had two goals and an assist, Mackenzie Blackwood had 19 saves, and the Avalanche used a four-goal first ...

St. Louis (23-25-4) has now lost four straight games in regulation for the first time since Craig Berube was fired.