Necas has averaged a point per game. In the postseason, however, he has been half the player, netting 43 points in 82 games. He had five points and one goal in seven games against Dallas last spring, compared to 12 points and five goals for the Stars’ Rantanen. You see the problem?

One of the biggest decisions about the future of the Colorado Avalanche has been made.

The Avs power play propelled Colorado to a much-needed 8-4 win over New Jersey that snapped a four-game losing streak (0-1-3).

Powered by a Victor Olofsson hat trick and two goals from Nathan MacKinnon, the Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils at Ball Arena.

Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog says he’s focused on getting better now so he can produce when it matters most.

The Colorado Avalanche rallied twice Sunday afternoon, which was enough to claim one point.