The Avs outshot Dallas 17-6 when Necas was on the ice. His goal, on a beautiful pass from Makar, put Colorado back in front after the Stars had rallied from a 2-0 deficit. He also hit the post during a flurry of chances later in the second.

Cale Makar broke in a new pair of skates Wednesday at an optional practice. Next up, breaking out of a scoring slump. Nothing has come easy for the standout Colorado Avalanche defenseman against the tenacious play of the Dallas Stars.

The Stars have a 4-1 scoring edge with Makar on the ice this series. “I’ve got to be a lot better,” he said Wednesday.