Martin Necas scored his 10th goal of the season on his fifth shot, putting the Carolina Hurricanes ahead of the Detroit Red Wings with a 2-1 lead with 3:35 to go in the second period. Necas, who was returning to the game, executed a precise wrist shot from the top of the right circle into the far side of the net. Despite the Hurricanes' lead, the Red Wings managed to equalize on their first power play of the game after a contentious holding call, making the score 2-2 at the end of the second period. The shots on goal stood at 17 for the Hurricanes and 8 for the Red Wings, setting the stage for a decisive third period.
After 40: Martin Necas scores in his first game back to give the #Canes their second goal of the contest. Unfortunately the Wings tie it on the first PP of the game after a questionable holding call. Huge third coming up. SOG: #LGRW 8 #CauseChaos 17 2-2 | End 2nd
#Canes GOAL 🚨 Welcome back Martin Necas! His 10th goal of the season gives Carolina a 2-1 lead! #CauseChaos
Martin Necas puts Canes up 2-1 on Wings, late 2p.
And on his fifth shot, Martin Necas scored. Skates from the blue line to the top of the right circle, nasty wrister far side. 2-1 late in the second. Can't say it wasn't coming.
He's back! Martin Necas puts the #Canes in front with 3:35 to go in the second period. 2-1!
NECAS top corner over the blocker! Out of nowhere. 2-1