NOVEMBER 25 • NHL.COM
KAREL VEJMELKA #70 - GOALTENDER - UTAH HOCKEY CLUB
2.29 GAA •
470 SV •
91.80% SV%
2.29 GAA
470 SV
91.80% SV%
UTA@TOR: Marner scores goal against Karel Vejmelka | Toronto Maple Leafs UTA@TOR: Marner scores goal against Karel Vejmelka
UTA@TOR: Marner scores PPG against Karel Vejmelka | Toronto Maple Leafs UTA@TOR: Marner scores PPG against Karel Vejmelka
NOVEMBER 25 • NHL.COM
Between pipes again Sunday Vejmelka will guard the road net Sunday against the Maple Leafs, Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact After stopping 27 of 28 shots in a win over Pittsburgh on Saturday, Vejmelka will make a second start in as many days with Connor Ingram (upper body) still sidelined. The 28-year-old Vejmelka is 2-5-0 despite a strong .927 save percentage and 2.21 GAA this season.
NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Back in win column Saturday Vejmelka made 27 saves in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Penguins.
Impact Sidney Crosby ruined his shutout bid with a second-period power-play goal, but Vejmelka still came away with his second win of the season, and first since Nov. 13. He's seeing a heavy workload with Connor Ingram (upper body) on the shelf, but Vejmelka is thriving under the pressure -- he's appeared in five straight games and posted a 1.77 GAA and .946 save percentage over that stretch.
NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Saturday Vejmelka was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate and will protect the visiting net in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports.
Impact Vejmelka is 1-3-0 in his last five appearances, giving up only nine goals on 147 shots (.939 save percentage). Overall, the Czech goaltender is 1-5-0 with a 2.37 GAA and a .922 save percentage. The Penguins should be a tired team, coming off a 4-1 loss to Winnipeg on Friday.
NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Can't buy win despite strong play Vejmelka made 30 saves in a 1-0 loss to Boston on Thursday.
Impact The loss wasn't on Vejmelka, who was sharp throughout and beaten just once on the power play. Utah is a fast team, but they looked slow against Boston which slowed the game down and clogged every lane. Utah has lost three straight games, and Vejmelka is 1-5-0 in six starts this season. His 2.37 GAA and .922 save percentage are excellent, though, so watch for his value to rise once his teammates start scoring a few more goals to support him.
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
In goal Thursday Vejmelka will get the starting nod on the road against Boston on Thursday, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports.
Impact Vejmelka will likely be between the pipes for three of Utah's next four outings after Connor Ingram (upper body) was placed on injured reserve and won't be traveling with the team. For his part, Vejmelka is 1-4-0 despite a decent 2.58 GAA in his seven appearances this season. Look for the Czech backstop to split a back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday against the Penguins and Maple Leafs, respectively, with the recently recalled Jaxson Stauber.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Gives up two goals in relief Vejmelka stopped nine of 11 shots in relief during Monday's 6-2 loss to the Capitals.
Impact Vejmelka replaced Connor Ingram midway through the second period, and he was beaten twice over a 2:26 period in the final frame. Vejmelka had a career-best performance in the 4-1 win over the Hurricanes on Nov. 13, stopping 49 of 50 shots, but he's allowed five goals on 39 shots in his subsequent two outings since then.
NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
WSH@UTA: Duhaime scores goal against Karel Vejmelka | Washington Capitals WSH@UTA: Duhaime scores goal against Karel Vejmelka
NOVEMBER 19 • NHL.COM
WSH@UTA: Protas scores goal against Karel Vejmelka | Washington Capitals WSH@UTA: Protas scores goal against Karel Vejmelka
NOVEMBER 19 • NHL.COM
Defeated by Golden Knights Vejmelka stopped 25 of 28 shots in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights. The fourth goal was an empty-netter with 29 seconds left in the third period.
Impact Vejmelka couldn't repeat the dominant display he delivered in the 4-1 win over the Hurricanes on Wednesday when he recorded a career-high 49 saves, and he was forced to settle with the defeat here despite keeping a shutout until the late stages of the second period. Even though Vejmelka has lost in four of his six starts this season, his overall numbers have turned out to be quite good for a backup netminder, owning a 2.49 GAA and a .921 save percentage in that span.
NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
VGK@UTA: Karlsson scores goal against Karel Vejmelka | Vegas Golden Knights VGK@UTA: Karlsson scores goal against Karel Vejmelka
NOVEMBER 16 • NHL.COM
VGK@UTA: Hertl scores PPG against Karel Vejmelka | Vegas Golden Knights VGK@UTA: Hertl scores PPG against Karel Vejmelka
NOVEMBER 16 • NHL.COM
Tending twine Friday Vejmelka will be between the visiting pipes in Vegas on Friday, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports.
Impact Vejmelka was sensational as he picked up his first win of the season Wednesday, turning aside 49 shots in a 4-1 win over Carolina. He is 1-3-0 with a gaudy 2.37 GAA and a .926 save percentage. The Golden Knights average 4.13 goals this season, good for third overall in the NHL.
NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Makes career-high 49 saves Vejmelka stopped 49 of 50 shots in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Hurricanes.
Impact The 28-year-old netminder delivered the best performance of his career in Wednesday's win, shutting down one of the best offenses in the Eastern Conference and only allowing a power-play goal in the second period, courtesy of Martin Necas, who happens to be one of the hottest players in the league at the moment. Vejmelka is not expected to steal the starting role from Connor Ingram, but this was undoubtedly an eye-popping performance. Through five appearances this season, Vejmelka has gone 1-3-0 with a 2.37 GAA and a .926 save percentage.
NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
NHL roundup: Karel Vejmelka makes 49 saves in Utah's win Karel Vejmelka made a career-high 49 saves and the Utah Hockey Club scored three goals within a 2:19 span in the third period for a 4-1 win...
NOVEMBER 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Utah's Karel Vejmelka (49 saves) stymies Hurricanes Karel Vejmelka made a career-high 49 saves and the Utah Hockey Club scored three goals within a 2:19 span in the third period for a 4-1 win...
NOVEMBER 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
CAR@UTA: Necas scores PPG against Karel Vejmelka | Carolina Hurricanes CAR@UTA: Necas scores PPG against Karel Vejmelka
NOVEMBER 14 • NHL.COM
Starting Wednesday Vejmelka will patrol the home crease Wednesday versus Carolina, according to Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune.
Impact Vejmelka is still seeking his first win of 2024-25. He has surrendered 10 goals on 99 shots en route to a record of 0-3-0 through four appearances this season. Carolina ranks second in the league with 4.21 goals per game this campaign.
NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Third loss of season Tuesday Vejmelka stopped 25 of 27 shots in the 3-0 loss to the Jets on Tuesday. The third goal was an empty-netter with 2:59 left in the third period.
Impact Making his third start and fourth appearance of the season Tuesday, Vejmelka couldn't end the woeful run he's going through, and he's now allowed at least three goals in each of his starts. This translates to a 0-3-0 record with an .899 save percentage and a 2.75 GAA. Connor Ingram should return to the Utah crease for the Thursday game at St. Louis, and there's no realistic path that would allow Vejmelka to earn more playing time in the foreseeable future.
NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
UTA@WPG: Niederreiter scores goal against Karel Vejmelka | Winnipeg Jets UTA@WPG: Niederreiter scores goal against Karel Vejmelka
NOVEMBER 6 • NHL.COM
UTA@WPG: Vilardi scores PPG against Karel Vejmelka | Winnipeg Jets UTA@WPG: Vilardi scores PPG against Karel Vejmelka
NOVEMBER 6 • NHL.COM
Looking for first win of season Vejmelka will guard the road crease versus Winnipeg on Tuesday, per Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune.
Impact Vejmelka will make his third start and fourth appearance of the season Tuesday. The 28-year-old has allowed at least three goals in each of his two starts. Vejmelka hasn't played since Oct. 24 against Colorado, and he'll have a tough assignment with a Jets club that ranks 1st in the league with a whopping 4.92 goals per game through 12 contests. To this point, Vejmelka is 0-2-0 with an .889 save percentage and a 3.04 GAA.
NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Allows five goals in loss Vejmelka allowed five goals on 26 shots in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Avalanche.
Impact Vejmelka finally got to see Utah score while he was on the ice -- they had not given him any support over his first two appearances. Still, the Avalanche's resurgent offense was far stronger, as they went 2-for-3 on the power play. Utah was electric early in the season, but it'll be tough for the goalies to keep the team competitive if the offense continues to be cold. Utah's next game is a visit to Los Angeles on Saturday, and it wouldn't be surprising to see Connor Ingram start that one.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Slated to start Thursday Vejmelka was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate and is slated to get the home start versus Colorado on Thursday, according to Cole Bagley of KSL Sports.
Impact Vejmelka saw some action Tuesday as he relieved Connor Ingram and turned aside all 14 shots in a 4-0 loss to Ottawa. Vejmelka is 0-1-0 in two appearances this season, giving up three goals on 46 shots (.935 save percentage). Colorado has scored 24 goals in seven games thus far.
OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
