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Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky: Scores in win
Juraj Slafkovsky had a goal on four shots and three hits in Saturday's 5-1 win over Detroit.Slafkovsky redirected a Nick Suzuki shot for Montreal's first goal. It's been rough sledding early on for Slafkovsky, who entered the game with just three goals and an 8.1 shooting percentage over 29 outings. However, A recent shift to the top line has triggered his scoring touch. Slafkovsky has goals in two of the last three contests.
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Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky: One of each in win
Juraj Slafkovsky scored a goal on two shots and recorded a power-play assist in Tuesday's 6-1 win over Buffalo.Slafkovsky's second-period goal was his first in nine outings and just his third of the season. He earlier had a hand in the first of Patrik Laine's three power-play tallies. Slafkovsky opened the season with six points over the first six games while skating on the top line before a shoulder injury forced him to miss three contests. Upon his return, Slafkovsky was moved to the second line and was unable to sustain a similar scoring pace. Montreal head coach Martin St. Louis moved him back to the top unit for the last two games, which could trigger a scoring surge. When Slafkovsky skated on the top line during the latter half of the 2023-24 season, he posted 16 goals and 35 points over 41 appearances.
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Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky: Returns to top line
Juraj Slafkovsky had two shots on goal and one hit in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Winnipeg.Slafkovsky was moved back to the top line after a stretch of games on the second line. He and Alex Newhook switched assignments for the game. This was the lone lineup tweak following an embarrassing 9-2 loss to the Penguins on Thursday. Slafkovsky has gone eight games without scoring and has just two goals over 27 outings.
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Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky: Produces helper in shootout win
Juraj Slafkovsky notched an assist and two hits in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over the Ducks.The assist was Slafkovsky's first point over five games in December. The 20-year-old winger has gotten on the scoresheet in back-to-back games just twice this year, and he has four multi-point efforts -- that's offense in short bursts rather than on a consistent basis. Overall, he's at two goals, 13 helpers, 31 shots on net, 67 hits and a minus-8 rating through 25 appearances. Slafkovsky averaged nearly two shots per game and converted at 13.2 percent in a 20-goal, 50-point 2023-24, but this year, he's at 1.2 shots per game at a 6.5 percent conversion rate, which explains the bulk of his struggles.
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Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky: On scoresheet again
Juraj Slafkovsky had an assist, one shot on net, one hit and four PIM in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers.Slafkovsky and Brendan Gallagher teamed up behind the New York goal to set up a Mike Matheson tally that tied the game at one goal apiece. The assist gave Slafkovsky points in two straight games; the forward snapped a 14-game goal-less run in Montreal's previous game. He was also involved in a melee late in the second period, picking up two roughing penalties among the seven penalties assessed to both teams. Slafkovsky is up to 14 points (just two goals), 24 shots, 53 hits, 17 blocks, 10 PIM and a minus-4 rating through 20 outings.
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Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky: Two-point night in win
Juraj Slafkovsky scored a goal on one shot, had a power-play assist, recorded one block and meted out one hit in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.Slafkovsky had a much-needed effort, snapping a 14-game goal-less drought -- just his second goal of the season -- and sending Cole Caufield in on a breakaway with a pretty pass off the boards. Slafkovsky hadn't been on the scoresheet in five games and made some poor decisions recently that prompted shifts on the fourth line in each of the previous two games. The 20-year-old winger was given just 12 shifts and a season-low 11:29 TOI in Tuesday's overtime loss to Utah. However, head coach Martin St. Louis juggled the lines Wednesday, and Slafkovsky was back to getting top-six shifts. He should remain there Saturday, when the Montreal Canadiens are on the road against the Rangers.
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Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky: Slips to fourth line
Juraj Slafkovsky had four hits with a minus-4 rating in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Golden Knights.It was a tough night for Slafkovsky, who extended a goal-less streak to 13 games. A poor decision in the second period led directly to a 2-on-1 rush that resulted in Vegas' third goal. It was similar to the decision he made a week ago that got him benched for a stretch against the Blue Jackets. Slafkovsky and Kirby Dach -- whose careless turnover in his own end led to Vegas' second goal -- were both pulling shifts on the fourth line in the third period.
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Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky: Rebounds from benching
Juraj Slafkovsky had two shots, one block and one hit in Monday's 3-0 win over Edmonton.Slafkovsky's name was not on the scoresheet, but he was the primary reason for Montreal's first goal. Late in the second period, he intercepted a pass in his own zone, which initiated a rush. Then, his dogged forecheck behind the net prompted another Edmonton turnover, leading to Brendan Gallagher's tip-in goal to give the Montreal Canadiens a 1-0 lead. It was a nice moment for the 20-year-old Slafkovsky, who was benched for a 10-minute stretch between the second and third periods of Saturday's win over the Blue Jackets.
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Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky: Collects three assists Monday
Juraj Slafkovsky had three assists, including one on the power play, in a 7-5 victory against Buffalo on Monday.Slafkovsky had the primary helper on two second-period goals by Nick Suzuki before setting up Cole Caufield's game-winning power-play tally in the third frame. The 20-year-old Slafkovsky didn't have a point in three games before Monday's breakout performance, and he logged a season-low 12:50 of ice time in Saturday's loss to Toronto. His performance in Monday's win should help him get back on track, especially if he stays on the top line.
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Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky: Practices Monday, feels fine
Juraj Slafkovsky (head) practiced Monday after leaving Saturday's 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh early, Patrick Friolet of RDS reports.Following Monday's on-ice session, Slafkovsky told reporters he underwent concussion protocol and feels fine, per Montreal Canadiens beat reporter Priyanta Emrith. The 20-year-old Slafkovsky should be in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against Calgary. He has one goal, seven assists, 14 shots on net, 11 blocked shots and 31 hits through nine appearances this season. Barring a setback, he will play on the second line and see time on the top power-play unit versus the Flames.
Juraj Slafkovsky
#20 LW / Montreal Canadiens / EXP: 2YRS Height: 6-4 Weight: 229 lb Age: College: NoneFantasy Points by Week
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