October 16th, 2018: it was probably the exact opposite of how Martin Necas imagined his first NHL goal would be celebrated. The greatest moment of his career to that point, rewarded with one of his worst. As a teammate, a family member, a friend, or even a Carolina Hurricanes fan or a distant supporter, you had to feel sorry for Necas.
In case you’ve forgotten, let me remind you. The Hurricanes had just finished off the 7th game of the season, a hard-fought 4-2 loss in Tampa Bay. Down 2-1 late in the 2nd period, Necas flew up the ice, flanking Warren Foegele.