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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.
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Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky: Leaves game late
Juraj Slafkovsky was removed from Saturday's game against the Penguins late in the third period after taking a shot to the head, Erik Leijon of the Montreal Gazette reports.The hit delivered by Pittsburgh's Noel Acciari occurred with just over three minutes left, as seen on SportsNet, and Slafkovsky's status is unclear. The incident led to Montreal seeking retribution, with Arber Xhekaj taking a run at Acciari as the horn sounded to end the game. Slafkovsky will have a couple of days to get right before Montreal hosts Calgary on Tuesday.
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Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky: Nabs helper in loss
Juraj Slafkovsky recorded an assist, three shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Penguins.Slafkovsky has earned two assists over three games since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 20-year-old winger began the season on the top line alongside Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield, but he's skated on the second line since his return. Slafkovsky has displayed strong offense with a goal, seven assists, 14 shots on net, 31 hits, 11 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through nine appearances.
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Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky: Logs assist in return
Juraj Slafkovsky had an assist, two shots and four hits in Tuesday's 8-2 loss to Seattle.Slafkovsky returned from an upper-body injury that cost him three games. Instead of reuniting with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield on the top line, head coach Martin St. Louis left Kirby Dach on the first line and had Slafkovsky skate on the second line. That lasted all of one period, after which Montreal was down, 4-1. Slafkovsky rejoined his usual linemates from the second period on. The helper was Slafkovsky's sixth in seven outings.
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Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky: Ready to rock
Juraj Slafkovsky (upper body) will return to the lineup Tuesday versus Seattle, per Kenzie Lalonde of TSN.Despite reports suggesting otherwise, Slafkovsky clarified Tuesday morning that his injury was not a shoulder problem. He will return to a top-six role and should see power-play time. Slafkovsky has collected one goal, five assists, seven shots on net, 22 hits and nine blocked shots through six outings this campaign. Michael Pezzetta will be a healthy scratch versus the Kraken to make room for Slafkovsky's return to the lineup.
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Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky: Out at least one week
Juraj Slafkovsky (shoulder) will be re-evaluated in a week, the Montreal Canadiens announced Tuesday.Slafkovsky was hurt during Friday's practice. He still managed to play Saturday, but it seems he'll require some time on the shelf to recover. That interrupts his fantastic start to the campaign -- Slafkovsky has a goal and six points in six appearances in 2024-25. His absence might lead to Brendan Gallagher moving up to a top-six role.
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Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky: Status uncertain for Tuesday
Head coach Martin St. Louis said Monday that Juraj Slafkovsky's (shoulder) status for Tuesday's game against the Rangers is uncertain, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.Slafkovsky sustained a shoulder injury during Friday's practice session but was able to suit up for Saturday's game against the Islanders. He was effective, tallying two assists in the shootout loss, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to dress for Tuesday's home game.
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Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky: Two helpers against Isles
Juraj Slafkovsky notched two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Islanders.The 20-year-old helped set up both of Cole Caufield's tallies on the night, but Slafkovsky couldn't beat Semyon Varlamov in the eighth round of the shootout, setting the stage for Noah Dobson to win it in the ninth. Slafkovsky is off to a fast start to 2024-25, compiling a goal and six points in his first six games.
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Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky: Expected to play Saturday
Juraj Slafkovsky (shoulder) took line rushes in his normal first-line spot and is expected to play versus the Islanders on Saturday, Guillaume Lefrancois of La Presse reports.Slafkovsky was hurt in Friday's practice but made the trip to New York. It doesn't appear the 20-year-old winger will miss any time. He has four points through five appearances, so fantasy managers should have him active if they normally would.
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Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky: Traveling to New York
Juraj Slafkovsky (shoulder) will travel with the Montreal Canadiens to New York to face the Islanders on Saturday, but coach Martin St. Louis did not know if he would be able to play, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.Slafkovsky injured his shoulder at morning practice and left the ice to be treated by the training staff. Slafkovsky has a goal and four points in five games this season, including a goal and an assist on the power play.
Juraj Slafkovsky
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