KAREL VEJMELKA NEWS

Falters in overtime loss Vejmelka allowed four goals on 29 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Ducks.

Impact The Coyotes rallied from an early two-goal deficit but couldn't hold onto a 3-2 lead. Vejmelka had trouble with Troy Terry, who had a hat trick in the game, which included the overtime tally. Blown leads are becoming a recurring theme for Vejmelka, who squandered a 4-1 advantage in his previous outing. He's now at a 2-3-1 record with a 2.74 GAA and a .916 save percentage over six appearances this season. Vejmelka will watch from the bench as Connor Ingram starts Thursday at home versus the Canadiens.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to face Ducks Vejmelka is expected to start on the road against Anaheim on Wednesday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

Impact Vejmelka stopped 36 of 41 shots in a 5-4 loss to LA on Friday. While that showing was far from ideal, the 27-year-old has been good overall this season, posting a 2.51 GAA and a .926 save percentage through five contests. Anaheim is in a four-way tie for 13th offensively with an average of 3.22 goals per game.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Squanders early lead Vejmelka allowed five goals on 41 shots in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Kings.

Impact Vejmelka was given a 4-1 lead to protect by the middle of the first period. The Kings took their time to break through but then tallied four times over the last 24 minutes of the contest to get the comeback win. Vejmelka had allowed just four goals total over his last three appearances. The 27-year-old has given up 12 goals on 162 shots while going 2-3-0 in five outings. The Coyotes' defense hasn't been very good at limiting shots, but Vejmelka has proven steady between the pipes. He's alternated starts with Connor Ingram this season, so Vejmelka may be on the bench to start Monday's game versus the Blackhawks.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Friday Vejmelka will be between the pipes at home versus Los Angeles on Friday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

Impact Vejmelka has been solid in his last three appearances, including a relief outing against the Kings, posting a 1-2-0 record with a 1.48 GAA. The backstop should continue to see the majority of the starts ahead of Connor Ingram, especially if he can maintain this level of productivity.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in relief appearance Vejmelka allowed two goals on 18 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Kings.

Impact Connor Ingram was chased in the first period, leading to Vejmelka playing most of the game. With the Coyotes scoring three goals, Vejmelka ended up on the hook for the loss in his relief appearance. Through four games, Vejmelka has given up seven goals on 121 shots. The 27-year-old continues to impress generally, but he may face a tough challenge if he gets the starting nod for Friday's rematch versus the Kings back in Arizona.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in second win Vejmelka made 32 saves in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact He took a shutout into the third period, but Frank Vatrano tapped home the puck on an Anaheim power play from right on Vejmelka's doorstep. The 27-year-old netminder has given up only five total goals in three starts to begin the season while posting a .951 save percentage. While his career numbers suggest he'll cool down soon enough, Vejmelka will be an intriguing under-the-radar fantasy option until that happens. He figures to be back between the pipes for the Coyotes' next game Tuesday in Los Angeles.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to face Ducks Vejmelka is expected to start Saturday against Anaheim, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports.

Impact Vejmelka has a 1-1-0 record while saving 66 of 70 shots in two contests this season. He's previously struggled against the Ducks, posting a 5.22 GAA and an .850 save percentage in two career games. Anaheim has averaged 3.00 goals per game in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hard-luck loss vs. Islanders Vejmelka stopped 33 of 34 shots in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Vejmelka was excellent Tuesday, allowing just a power-play goal in the second period while turning aside 33 shots. However, the Coyotes' offense could only muster 13 shots as Vejmelka was stuck with the 1-0 loss. The 27-year-old netminder has gotten off to a strong start this season, going 1-1-0 while stopping 66 of 70 shots through his first two games after posting an 18-24-6 record with a .900 save percentage last year. Vejmelka will likely get another chance in goal Thursday when the Coyotes visit the Blues.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Vejmelka will guard the road goal Tuesday against the Islanders, according to Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports.

Impact Vejmelka stopped 33 of 36 shots in Friday's 4-3 shootout win over New Jersey to begin the 2023-24 season. He will get the second half of Arizona's back-to-back after Connor Ingram plays Monday versus the Rangers.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rock solid in opener victory Vejmelka kicked aside 33 of the 36 shots he faced in Friday's 4-3 shootout win against the Devils.

Impact The 27-year-old Czech tendy was staked to a 2-0 lead early in the second period, but he was beaten for three straight goals in a 10-plus minute span to fall behind. Nick Schmaltz bailed him out with a power-play goal in the third, and Vejmelka stopped both Timo Meier and Jesper Bratt in the shootout to rebound for the win.

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Between pipes Friday Vejmelka will be in the visiting blue paint versus the Devils on Friday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact This will be the third consecutive season that Vejmelka is Arizona's No. 1 goaltender. He was 18-24-6 with a 3.43 GAA and .899 save percentage in 2022-23. Vejmelka has a tough matchup Friday, facing a New Jersey team that was fourth in goals last season with 291.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding goal Sunday in Melbourne Vejmelka will tend the twine in Sunday's game versus the Kings in Australia, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

Impact Connor Ingram will start the first game of the NHL Global Series in Melbourne, and Vejmelka will go a day later. The 27-year-old Vejmelka enters 2023-24 as the Coyotes' presumptive starter after posting an 18-24-6 record, a 3.43 GAA and an .899 save percentage through 50 games.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Thursday Vejmelka will start at home against Vancouver on Thursday.

Impact The Coyotes initially announced Ivan Prosvetov as the starter, but then switched to Vejmelka. It's not clear why Arizona made the change. Vejmelka will look to end his personal five-game losing streak, during which he has allowed 18 goals on 147 shots. He's 18-24-5 with a 3.40 GAA and a .901 save percentage in 49 contests this season. The Canucks have won three of their last four contests to boost their record to 37-37-7.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surrenders five goals in OT loss Vejmelka gave up five goals on 24 shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Canucks.

Impact Vejmelka ended the 2022-23 campaign on a six-game losing streak, though he was used rather sparingly following the trade deadline. The 26-year-old ended the campaign with an 18-24-6 record, a 3.43 GAA and a .900 save percentage through 50 appearances. He remains under contract with the Coyotes, so while he should see a starter's workload, he may struggle to rack up wins or solid ratios if the team's rebuild stretches into 2023-24.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up four goals in loss Vejmelka allowed four goals on 33 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken.

Impact Vejmelka's losing streak is up to five games, and he's given up 18 goals in that span. He had no answer for the Kraken's top line in this contest -- each member of that trio put a goal past the 26-year-old netminder. Vejmelka is down to 18-24-5 with a 3.40 GAA and a .902 save percentage through 49 appearances this season. The Coyotes have a favorable matchup at home versus the Ducks on Saturday, but it's unclear which goalie they'll start in that contest.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Kraken Vejmelka will patrol the visiting crease versus Seattle on Thursday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

Impact Vejmelka has lost his last four starts, giving up 14 goals on 114 shots. He is 18-23-5 with a 3.38 GAA and .901 save percentage this season. Vejmelka has a tough matchup versus the Kraken, who are fourth in NHL scoring, averaging 3.53 goals per contest.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Stars Vejmelka allowed four goals on 30 shots in a 5-2 loss to Dallas on Friday.

Impact Vejmelka lost his fourth straight game during which he's allowed 14 goals on 114 shots. Arizona had a 2-1 lead going into the first intermission Friday, but Vejmelka allowed two goals on 11 shots in the second period to surrender the lead, and Arizona never got it back. He's 18-23-5 with a 3.38 GAA and a .901 save percentage in 48 outings this season.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Vejmelka will defend the home crease versus Dallas on Friday, as reports.

Impact Vejmelka has lost his last three starts, giving up 10 goals on 84 shots in losses to Winnipeg, Colorado and Edmonton. The netminder is 18-22-5 with a 3.37 GAA and .902 save percentage. He will face the Stars, who are tied for seventh in NHL scoring, averaging 3.41 goals per game.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Between pipes against Edmonton Vejmelka will tend the twine at home versus the Oilers on Monday, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.

Impact Vejmelka needs just two more victories to reach the 20-win mark for the first time this season. In the final weeks of the campaign, Vejmelka will likely continue to split the starts with Connor Ingram, though Ivan Prosvetov could also be in the mix to make the occasional start.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surrenders five goals in loss Vejmelka gave up five goals on 29 shots in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Oilers.

Impact The Coyotes battled back from a two-goal deficit in the third period, but Ryan Nugent-Hopkins tallied on the power play with 7:55 left to close out the scoring. Vejmelka has hit a skid with 10 goals allowed on 84 shots over his last three games, all losses. The 26-year-old has still defied expectations a bit with an 18-22-5 record, a 3.37 GAA and a .902 save percentage through 47 appearances. The Coyotes have a back-to-back up next -- they host the Stars on Friday and the Sharks on Saturday to wrap up their current homestand.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls short against Colorado Vejmelka kicked out 27 of 30 shots in a 3-1 loss to Colorado on Friday.

Impact Vejmelka did alright over his previous three starts, posting a 2-1-0 record, 2.61 GAA and .921 save percentage in that span. This game started out pretty well for him too. He did surrender a power-play goal to Nathan MacKinnon midway through the first period, but he was perfect in the second. Vejmelka was done in by the third frame though, allowing two goals on nine shots during that stretch. He dropped to 18-21-5 with a 3.33 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 46 appearances this season.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Vejmelka will face the Wild at home Sunday.

Impact Vejmelka is coming off a terrific 40-save victory over St. Louis, making him 17-19-5 on the year. However, in his previous six outings, he posted a brutal .869 save percentage while allowing at least five goals in four games. Vejmelka is sporting a .904 save percentage with a 3.36 GAA this season.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding cage Tuesday Vejmelka will guard the home goal versus the Blues on Tuesday.

Impact Vejmelka has allowed 18 goals over his last four outings, picking up just one win in that span. The Blues are also struggling with just one win over their last six games, so Vejmelka could be a solid fantasy play for this one.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 40 saves in win Vejmelka stopped 40 of 42 shots in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Blues.

Impact Vejmelka and the Coyotes killed off six penalties in the contest. Pavel Buchnevich had both of the Blues' goals. Vejmelka has alternated wins and losses over his last four games, allowing 15 goals in that span. He's up to 17-19-5 with a 3.36 GAA and a .904 save percentage through 43 appearances this season. Vejmelka and Connor Ingram continue to alternate starts, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the latter in goal for Thursday's game versus the Predators.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Overwhelmed by Hurricanes Vejmelka kicked out 36 of 42 shots in a 6-1 loss to Carolina on Friday.

Impact Vejmelka was beaten three times on the power play. He's fallen to 16-19-5 with a 3.39 GAA and a .902 save percentage in 42 games this season. Vejmelka has surrendered at least five goals in three of his last four contests.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE