Juraj Slafkovsky - NHL News & Rumors

One of each in win Slafkovsky scored a goal on two shots and recorded a power-play assist in Tuesday's 6-1 win over Buffalo.

Impact Slafkovsky's second-period goal was his first in nine outings and just the 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 16-19-35 over 41 appearances.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky Puts One In Off Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen For Bank-Shot Goal

4 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Returns to top line Slafkovsky had two shots on goal and one hit in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Winnipeg.

Impact 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.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Produces helper in shootout win Slafkovsky notched an assist and two hits in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over the Ducks.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky Takes Accountability for Early Slump: 'I Had to Wake Up' Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky is owning up to his part in his recent struggles.

DECEMBER 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

On scoresheet again Slafkovsky had an assist, one shot on net, one hit and four PIM in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Slafkovsky and Brendan Gallagher teamed up behind the New York goal to set up a Mike Matheson tally that tied the game 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.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 30 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Two-point night in win Slafkovsky scored a goal on one shot, had a power-play assist, recorded one block and dished one hit in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Slafkovsky had a much-needed effort, snapping a 14-game goal-less drought 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 the last 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. Slafkovsky was back getting top-six shifts Wednesday and should stay there Saturday, when the Canadiens are on the road against the Rangers.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky Scores On The Rush To Snap 14-Game Goalless Drought

NOVEMBER 28 • YOUTUBE

Slips to fourth line Slafkovsky had four hits with a minus-4 rating in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact 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 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.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Rebounds from benching Slafkovsky had two shots, one block and one hit in Monday's 3-0 win over Edmonton.

Impact 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. His dogged forecheck behind the net prompted another Edmonton turnover, leading to Brendan Gallagher's tip-in goal to give the Canadiens a 1-0 lead. It was a nice moment for the 20-year-old Slafkovsky, who had been benched for a 10-minute stretch between the second and third periods of Saturday's win over the Blue Jackets.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Collects three assists Monday Slafkovsky had three assists, including one on the power play, in a 7-5 victory against Buffalo on Monday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky knows he needs to score more goals No. 1 overall draft pick from 2022 has only lit the lamp once through 10 games played this season after scoring 20 in the last campaign.

NOVEMBER 7 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Penguins' Noel Acciari avoids discipline for hit on Montreal's Juraj Slafkovsky Pittsburgh Penguins forward Noel Acciari drew a lot of attention from the Montreal Canadiens in the late stages of his team’s 3-1 home win a...

NOVEMBER 4 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Practices Monday, feels fine Slafkovsky (head) practiced Monday after leaving Saturday's 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh early, Patrick Friolet of RDS reports.

Impact Following Monday's on-ice session, Slafkovsky told reporters he underwent concussion protocol and feels fine, per 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.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game late Slafkovsky was removed from Saturday's game late in the third period after taking a shot to the head, Erik Leijon of the Montreal Gazette reports.

Impact The hit delivered by Noel Acciari occurred with just over three minutes left, as seen on SportsNet, and Slafkovsky's status is unclear. The incident did lead to Montreal seeking retribution as the horn sounded to end the game, as Arber Xhekaj took a run at Acciari. Slaskovsky will have a couple of days to get right before Montreal hosts Calgary on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

About Last Night: Canadiens lose third straight 3-1 to Penguins Juraj Slafkovsky left the game late in the third period after taking a hit to the head by Noel Acciari.

NOVEMBER 3 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Nabs helper in loss Slafkovsky recorded an assist, three shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Penguins.

Impact Slafkovsky has earned two assists over three games since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 20-year-old winger began this contest on the second line, but he eventually replaced Josh Anderson on the top line alongside Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield. 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, but he does best when playing with the Canadiens' other star forwards.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in return Slafkovsky had an assist, two shots and four hits in Tuesday's 8-2 loss to Seattle.

Impact 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 linemates from the second period on. The helper was Slafkovsky's sixth in seven outings.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Liveblog: Juraj Slafkovsky returns for Canadiens vs. Kraken Forward Juraj Slafkovsky is back for the Montreal Canadiens against the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday at the Bell Centre.

OCTOBER 29 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Juraj Slafkovsky will return to Canadiens lineup against Kraken Habs winger will drop down to second line with Alex Newhook and Joel Armia after missing the last three games with upper-body injury.

OCTOBER 29 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Ready to rock Slafkovsky (upper body) will return to the lineup Tuesday versus Seattle, per Kenzie Lalonde of TSN.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky sidelined for at least a week with injury Upper-body injury to Habs forward means Michael Pezzetta will get in the lineup for first time this season Tuesday night against Rangers.

OCTOBER 22 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Canadiens Receive Concerning Juraj Slafkovsky Injury News The Canadiens received some bad news on Tuesday regarding Juraj Slafkovsky’s injury situation.

OCTOBER 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Out at least one week Slafkovsky (shoulder) will be re-evaluated in a week, the Canadiens announced Tuesday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

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