Martin Necas Has Goal and Assist as Hurricanes Cruise to 4-1 Win Over Penguins

Carolina Hurricanes' Martin Necas (88) returns to the bench after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, on Oct. 18, 2024. Matt Freed/AP Photo

PITTSBURGH—Martin Necas had a goal and an assist, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on Friday night.

Jackson Blake, a 21-year-old rookie, tied it 1-all with 6:36 left in the first period with his second NHL goal and the first of four consecutive for Carolina. Necas and Shayne Gostisbehere scored on the power play in the second period, and Jack Roslovic extended the lead to three goals in the third.