In a thrilling display of skill and teamwork, Martin Necas emerged as the star of the game after scoring two goals and assisting two more, powering the Carolina Hurricanes to a resounding 4-1 victory against the St. Louis Blues on Sunday. Andrei Svechnikov and Eric Robinson also contributed to the scoreline, aiding the Hurricanes in securing their second successive win after a challenging 1-2 road stint.

Robinson and Necas: A Dynamic Duo

Robinson was a key player alongside Necas, adding two assists to his score. Pyotr Kochetkov, the Hurricanes’ goaltender, also put on a stellar performance, making 29 saves. Necas’ contributions were particularly noteworthy, marking a 13-game point streak since his last scoreless game on October 19 in St. Louis.

Blues’ Struggles Continue

Jake Neighbours managed to break the ice for the Blues, scoring the game’s opening goal. However, this did little to prevent the Blues from losing their fifth game in six matches (1-4-1). Neighbours’ goal, his first in ten games, came 6:05 into the match before Carolina even made their first shot on goal.

Power Play Goals and Key Moments

Svechnikov equalized the score with a power-play goal just 25 seconds before the end of the first period. This marked his fourth such goal out of his total six this season. The Blues seemed poised to register one of their highest shot totals of the season until they could only manage eight shots in the third period. This made it the sixth time in 20 games this season that the Blues registered only a single goal.

Hurricanes’ Home Record Soars

The Hurricanes’ victory, their 13th this season, marks the highest win record for any team in the Eastern Conference, boosting their home record to an impressive 7-1-0.

Important Statistics and What’s Next

A key moment in the game came with Robinson’s goal 17 seconds into the second period, maintaining the Hurricanes’ trend of scoring in the final minute of one period and the opening minute of the next. Necas, with his 11 goals, has become the first Hurricane player to reach double figures this season. His combined 19 assists put him more than halfway towards matching his previous season’s tally of 53 points in 77 games.

Looking ahead, the Blues will return home to face Minnesota on Tuesday, while the Hurricanes set off on a three-game road trip, starting Wednesday night in Philadelphia.

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