The Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche are set to face off on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m.
Both teams have players entering the game on impressive point streaks.
Johnston’s Impressive Run Against Colorado
Stars forward Johnston is currently riding a four-game point streak. Dating back to March 10, he has seven points during that span. He scored a goal in Dallas’ last game against the Utah Mammoth on March 16.
This marks the third time this season that Johnston has scored in three consecutive games. He has totaled 74 points in 67 games this season, ranking second on the team in scoring. Johnston has already set career highs in both goals (37) and points (74) this season. He has 37 assists this year, one shy of matching his career high of 38.
Johnston is currently on pace to finish the year with 46 goals, 46 assists and 92 points. His 37 goals this season are tied for fifth in the NHL, and his 36 power-play points rank third.
In his career against Colorado, Johnston has notched 13 points in 13 games played. He enters Wednesday’s contest riding a seven-game point streak against the Avalanche, recording 12 points during that span. This includes a goal and an assist in Dallas’ last game against them on March 6.
Necas’ Point Streak and Performance Against Dallas
Avalanche forward Martin Necas enters Wednesday’s matchup riding a four-game point streak. Since March 10, he has collected five points. Necas tallied an assist in Colorado’s last game on March 16 against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
In 63 games played this season, Necas has totaled 81 points, ranking third on the team. That mark ties him for seventh in the NHL in scoring. His 24 drawn penalties this season lead Avalanche skaters, while ranking second in goals (31) and tied for second in power-play goals (8).
In his career against Dallas, Necas has registered 17 points in 20 games played. He enters Wednesday’s game riding a five-game point streak against the Stars, tallying 11 points during that span. That includes four points in his last meeting against Dallas on March 6.
Hryckowian’s Memorable Week
It’s been quite a week for Justin Hryckowian. He was front and centre on Thursday when Dallas beat Edmonton 7-2 in a nationally televised game.
Hryckowian was sticking up for teammate Arttu Hyry when he found himself in a scrum with Connor McDavid at the end of the second period.
The Oilers didn’t take kindly to anyone messing with their captain, so they harassed Hryckowian for the remainder of the game.
How To Follow The Game
- When: Wednesday, March 17 at 8:30 p.m.
- Radio: The Ticket 96.7-FM, 1310-AM
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