Martin Necas had a goal and two assists, and Cale Makar added a goal and an assist to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday afternoon in Las Vegas.

Brock Nelson and Brent Burns also scored goals for Colorado, which moved into a tie with the Pittsburgh Penguins for the NHL points lead with 18. Scott Wedgewood made 21 saves en route to his league-leading seventh win of the season.

Tomas Hertl and Mitch Marner each had a goal and an assist for Vegas, which suffered just its second regulation loss of the season and first at home. Carl Lindbom, making his second career NHL start, finished with 22 saves.

Necas, who signed an eight-year, $92 million contract extension through 2034 with the Avalanche on Thursday, celebrated by scoring on the first

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