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Scores goal Wednesday Slafkovsky scored a goal on four shots in a 3-2 victory over the Lightning on Wednesday.

Impact Slafkovsky has goals in back-to-back for the first time this season while also bending the twine in three of the last four. Despite the recent run of form, the 20-year-old winger appears to be firmly cemented in a sophomore slump and will be hard-pressed to reach the 20-goal mark like he did last year.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky Shows Off Accuracy With Perfect Snipe From Ridiculous Angle

JANUARY 22 • YOUTUBE

Scores against Rangers Slafkovsky scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Rangers.

Impact Slafkovsky went hard to the net and knocked in a pass from Cole Caufield to tie the game at 4-4 in the third period. This was Slafkovsky's second goal in the last three games, which follows a span of 10 contests in which he was limited to five assists and eight shots on net. The winger is up to six goals, 25 points, 55 shots on net, 103 hits and a minus-8 rating through 43 appearances this season while seeing steady top-six minutes.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Snaps goal drought Slafkovsky scored a goal on three shots, blocked one shot and doled out three hits in Thursday's 3-1 win over Dallas.

Impact A mere 47 seconds after Dallas took an early 1-0 lead, Slafkovsky knotted the game, finishing a pretty feed from Cole Caufield. The tally snapped a 10-game drought for the 20-year-old Slovak forward, who is well off the goal-scoring pace he set in 2023-24. Slafkovsky has five goals through 41 outings in 2024-25 after potting 20 in 82 games last season.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Manages assist Friday Slafkovsky provided an assist in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Capitals.

Impact Slafkovsky set up Cole Caufield's tally in the second period. This was Slafkovsky's eighth game in a row without a goal, but he's earned five assists in that span while seeing more consistent time on the top line in the absence of Patrik Laine (illness). Overall, Slafkovsky has four goals, 19 helpers, 47 shots on net, 86 hits and a minus-10 rating through 38 appearances. He's a little behind the pace that saw him record 50 points in 2023-24, though that's largely due to a decrease from shooting 13.2 percent last season to 8.5 percent this year while also dropping from 1.85 to 1.23 shots per game.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Limited shifts in third period Slafkovsky had three shifts in the third period and did not play during overtime in Saturday's 2-1 shootout win over Colorado. He finished with zero shots, two hits and two giveawa...

Impact Slafkovsky was on the bench for the final 12 minutes of regulation and was replaced on the top line by Jake Evans. Slafkovsky finished with just 13:25 TO, his lowest since late November, a portion of the season when head coach Martin St. Louis benched the forward in a game and had him skating on the fourth line. There were no reports of an injury Saturday, so the lack of ice time appears to be a coach's decision.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Helpers in consecutive contests Slafkovsky notched an assist in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Panthers.

Impact Slafkovsky set up a Cole Caufield insurance tally in the third period. With two goals and three assists over his last five outings, Slafkovsky is getting involved in offense more often. The winger is at 20 points, 42 shots on net, 75 hits and a minus-10 rating through 32 appearances this season. That's a pace nearly identical to the one that saw him record 50 points last year, but he's been more of a playmaker than a finisher in 2024-25, as he has just four goals while shooting 9.5 percent this year.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Garners assist in loss Slafkovsky had an assist and two hits in Monday's 5-4 loss to Columbus.

Impact Slafkovsky was the primary helper on Lane Huston's game-tying tally midway through the second period. The assist was his fourth point since returning to the top line four games ago. While the scoring has been down for the 20-year-old -- just four goals through 31 outings -- Slafkovsky has been more physical in 2024-25. He's averaging 2.4 hits per game, and his 75 thumps rank fourth on the team.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Slafkovsky had a goal on four shots and three hits in Saturday's 5-1 win over Detroit.

Impact 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 with an 8.1 shooting percentage over 29 outings. But a recent shift to the top line has triggered his scoring touch. Slafkovsky has goals in two of the last three contests.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • 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.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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