Necas registered two assists in Friday's 2-1 overtime preseason win versus the Lightning.
Necas had the primary helper on both of Carolina's goals in Friday's contest, which puts him up to three assists in two exhibition games. The 25-year-old has a lot to prove in the coming campaign -- the right-shot forward signed a two-year bridge deal with the club in July. With Necas set to fill a top-six role while skating on the top power-play unit, his career high of 71 points in 2022-23 could be within reach.