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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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain for Tuesday Head coach Martin St. Louis said Monday that Slafkovsky's (shoulder) status for Tuesday's game against the Rangers is uncertain, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers against Isles Slafkovsky notched two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Islanders.

Impact 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 point in his first six games.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Saturday 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.

Impact 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 games, so fantasy managers should have him active if they normally would.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Travelling to New York Slafkovsky (shoulder) will travel with the 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...

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured at practice Friday Slafkovsky left practice Friday after injuring his left shoulder, according to Patrick Friolet of RDS.ca.

Impact Slafkovsky is off to a good start in 2024-25, scoring once and adding three assists in five games. He is playing on the top line, alongside Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki, as well as averaging 4:45 of ice time on the top power play. Should Slafkovsky be unavailable for Saturday's game against the Islanders, look for Joel Armia or Alex Newhook to move up to the first line.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores on power play Slafkovsky scored a power play goal, had three shots on net and doled out three hits in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Penguins.

Impact Slafkovsky redirected a pretty pass from Nick Suzuki early in the second period that tied the game at 2-2. He has points in three of the first four contests and is up to 13 hits.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slides two helpers in win Slafkovsky had two assists, one shot and two hits in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Senators.

Impact Slafkovsky assisted on each of Cole Caufield's two goals. The 20-year-old Slafkovsky emerged as a competent third wheel last season, alongside Nick Suzuki and Caufield, posting 50 points in 82 games. He has three assists and nine hits through the first three games.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

How many goals will the Habs' top line score this season? | HI/O Bonus Habs will be counting on Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky to carry the offensive load again this season.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Golfing with Juraj Slafkovsky and Kaiden Guhle | Montréal Canadiens Juraj Slafkovsky and Kaiden Guhle showcase their golf skills

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • NHL.COM

Stu Cowan: Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky needed to mature at young age He was living alone at age 15 in Finland, doing his own cooking and washing hockey sweaty gear at his apartment, which didn't have a dryer.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Stu Cowan: Way too early to give up on Canadiens prospect Filip Mesar "Every player has a different path to the NHL," says childhood friend of Habs' Juraj Slafkovsky. "Maybe it takes more time for me."

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Top honors for Juraj Slafkovsky | Montréal Canadiens The official National Hockey League website including news, rosters, stats, schedules, teams, and video.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • NHL.COM

Canadiens hope to see Slafkovsky, young core 'take the next step,' GM says | NHL.com Hughes confident No. 1 pick in 2022 Draft, others can accelerate rebuild

AUGUST 8, 2024 • NHL.COM

Juraj Slafkovsky's best facial expressions | Montréal Canadiens The official National Hockey League website including news, rosters, stats, schedules, teams, and video.

JULY 17, 2024 • NHL.COM

Canadiens sign Juraj Slafkovsky to eight-year, US$60.8-million contract Contract extension, which will run through the 2032-33 season when Slafkovsky will be 29, has an annual salary-cap hit of US$7.6 million.

JULY 15, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Habs Mailbag: Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky brings back memories of John LeClair Habs GM Kent Hughes needs to make a trade to acquire top-six forward to meet team's off-season goals and have any shot at playoff spot.

JULY 13, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

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