The Avalanche are struggling for secondary scoring in the Western final and need Necas, Kadri and Nelson to step up against Vegas.
The Colorado Avalanche are one win away from the Western Conference finals after taking a 3-1 series lead over the Minnesota Wild in the NHL playoffs.
Nazem Kadri will miss some games due to a finger injury sustained in the win over St. Louis Blues, but could return before playoffs.
Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog is week-to-week after taking a shot to the groin in win over Dallas Stars, testing team's depth atop NHL standings.
ESPN's NHL power rankings entering the Olympic break, featuring top non-Olympians amid snubs and team momentum shifts.
The Avalanche's record pace, depth from savvy moves, budget goaltending, and veteran leadership fuel their path to a historic season and Stanley Cup contention.