Much gnashing of teeth, pulling of hair, and wringing of hands is taking place over Sebastian Aho and Martin Necas in just five games of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But the numbers are saying they are fine. In fact they are more than fine. At least the way I fold them.
Sebastian Aho has been with the Carolina Hurricanes during their five year consecutive run of the playoffs. In that time he has played (in order since 2018-19) 15,8, 11,14, and 5 games or 53 in total. His career best goal scoring year was 6 back in 11 games during the 2020-21 run.