KAREL VEJMELKA NEWS

Between pipes against Seattle Vejmelka was the first goalie off during Friday's morning skate, Brogan Houston of Deseret News Sports reports, indicating that he'll draw the home start against the Kraken.

Impact Vejmelka has been relatively effective recently, posting a 2.33 GAA and .920 save percentage over his last six appearances, but he has a lackluster 2-3-0 record during that time. He'll have a favorable matchup Friday, as the Kraken are scoring just 2.50 goals per game this year, which is tied for the worst mark in the NHL.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Loses to Panthers Vejmelka stopped 32 of 36 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Vejmelka overcame giving up two goals in a span of 1:44 to Sam Bennett in the second period. He was steady in goal for most of the third, but Anton Lundell's tally in the final minute decided the contest. This was Vejmelka's second straight loss, and he's given up seven goals on 62 shots in that span. For the season, the 29-year-old netminder is at a 12-9-2 record with a 2.72 GAA and an .895 save percentage through 24 starts. The Mammoth host the low-scoring Kraken on Friday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lundell scores late, Panthers top Mammoth 4-3 for third consecutive win

Anton Lundell scores with 50.8 seconds left, lifting the Florida Panthers to a 4-3 win over the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday night

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

In goal Wednesday Vejmelka will start in goal at home versus the Panthers on Wednesday, Catherine Bogart of the Mammoth's official site reports.

Impact Vejmelka is 2-2-0 with eight goals allowed over his last five appearances. The Panthers have scored 18 goals over their last six games, though they've won just two of them. Given Vejmelka's stingy play lately, he'll likely continue to be a strong fantasy goalie.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Allows three goals in loss Vejmelka stopped 23 shots on 26 save attempts in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Kings.

Impact Despite tending a clean second period to give the Mammoth a chance to come back in Monday's contest, Vejmelka would allow the game-winning goal to Anze Kopitar less than four minutes into the third. After Monday's loss, Vejmelka now has a 12-8-2 record with a 2.66 GAA and an .894 save percentage through 23 outings this season. The 29-year-old netminder had won each of his last two contests prior to Monday's loss, which is an encouraging sign that he could bounce back soon. He's tied for fourth in wins among the league's goaltenders and is set to see a bulk of the opportunities for Utah moving forward. Vejmelka is a solid fantasy option in two-goalie formats. His next chance to guard the crease is Wednesday against the Panthers.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Armia scores 2, Kempe has goal and assist as Kings beat Mammoth 4-2

Joel Armia scored twice, Adrian Kempe had a goal and assist, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Utah Mammoth 4-2

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

First goalie off Monday Vejmelka was the first goalie off during Monday's morning skate, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports, indicating that he'll draw the home start against the Kings.

Impact Vejmelka has been solid over his last two starts, going 2-0-0 with a 0.50 GAA and .983 save percentage. He'll have a favorable matchup against the Kings, who are scoring just 2.68 goals per game this year, which is the sixth-worst mark in the NHL.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stays sharp in win Vejmelka stopped 31 of 32 shots in Friday's 4-1 win over the Canucks.

Impact Vejmelka has allowed just one goal on 59 shots over his last two outings. He lost his bid for a second straight shutout when Arshdeep Bains scored at 4:17 of the third period. Vejmelka is now 12-7-2 with a 2.64 GAA and an .896 save percentage through 22 starts this season. Vitek Vanecek is likely to get the nod for Saturday's road game versus the Flames, but Vejmelka should be between the pipes Monday at home against the Kings.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stenlund has goal and assist as Mammoth beat Canucks 4-1

Kevin Stenlund had a goal and an assist in the third period, and the Utah Mammoth beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 for their second straight win

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Tending twine in Vancouver Vejmelka will start in goal on the road in Friday's game versus the Canucks.

Impact Vejmelka will get the nod after posting a 27-save shutout over the high-scoring Ducks on Wednesday. This is the first half of a back-to-back, which makes it likely Vitek Vanecek will get the nod Saturday versus the Flames. Vejmelka faces a Canucks team that has scored 13 goals over the last six games, winning just one of them.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Secures first shutout of season Vejmelka posted a 27-save shutout in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Ducks.

Impact Vejmelka was held winless over his previous three outings, so this was a good bounce-back effort. The 29-year-old got plenty of support from a roster that saw a bit of rotation following Monday's 6-3 loss to the Sharks. Vejmelka's first shutout of the season moved him to 11-7-2 with a 2.73 GAA and an .891 save percentage over 21 starts. He'll likely start one of the next two games -- either Friday in Vancouver or Saturday in Calgary -- while Vitek Vanecek can be penciled in for the other game. Both are good matchups for Vejmelka to start rebuilding some positive momentum.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Peterka has 2 goals and 2 assists, Vejmelka gets first shutout of season as Mammoth beat Ducks 7-0

JJ Peterka had two goals and two asssists, Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 shots for his first shutout of the season, and the Utah Mammoth beat the Anaheim Ducks 7-0 to snap a four-game...

DECEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Slated to start Wednesday Vejmelka is expected to start on the road against Anaheim on Wednesday, per Utah radio broadcaster Mike Folta.

Impact Vejmelka will try to get back into the win column after going 0-2-0 while allowing eight goals on 45 shots (.822 save percentage) across his past three appearances. He's 10-7-2 with a 2.87 GAA and an .882 save percentage in 20 outings this season. Anaheim ranks second in goals per game with 3.62.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles against Sharks Vejmelka stopped six of nine shots before he was pulled from Monday's 6-3 loss to the Sharks.

Impact Vejmelka was spared the loss since the Mammoth were able to cover the three goals he allowed, but this was an ugly performance. The 29-year-old has allowed three-plus goals in three of his last six appearances. He remains at 10-7-2 on the year, but his GAA is up to 2.87 while his save percentage slipped to .882 after the poor outing. Vitek Vanecek didn't exactly impress in relief, stopping 18 of 21 shots, but Vejmelka's recent inconsistency could open the door for more of a timeshare in the crease. The Mammoth's road trip continues in Anaheim on Wednesday.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

UTA@SJS: Regenda scores PPG against Karel Vejmelka | San Jose Sharks Pavol Regenda (SJS) scores power-play goal against Karel Vejmelka (UTA) to make it 2 - 0

DECEMBER 2 • NHL.COM

Drawing start Monday Vejmelka was the first goalie off during Monday's morning skate, Max Miller of NHL.com reports, indicating that he'll draw the road start against San Jose.

Impact Vejmelka was relatively solid in November despite a 4-5-2 record, as he posted a 2.73 GAA and .883 save percentage. The Sharks are scoring just 2.81 goals per game this season, which is the eighth-worst mark in the league. Vejmelka drew a home start against San Jose on Oct. 17, turning aside 18 of 21 shots (.857 save percentage) en route to the victory.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Unlucky loss Saturday Vejmelka allowed one goal on 19 shots in Saturday's 1-0 loss to the Blues.

Impact Neither team had much going in this contest, as both fell short of the 20-shot mark. The difference was Dylan Holloway's goal late in the second period, which was enough to stick Vejmelka with his third regulation loss in his last five outings. In that span, he's allowed just 12 goals on 125 shots. Overall, Vejmelka is now 10-7-2 with a 2.74 GAA and an .887 save percentage through 19 starts. The Mammoth's road trip continues with four games in the next week, with the next one being in San Jose on Monday. Vejmelka figures to start two or three of those contests, a stretch that also includes visits to Anaheim on Wednesday, Vancouver on Friday and Calgary on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Saturday Vejmelka is expected to start on the road against St. Louis on Saturday, per Lou Korac of NHL.com.

Impact Vejmelka has a 10-6-2 record, 2.84 GAA and .884 save percentage in 18 outings this year. He stopped 13 of 17 shots in a 4-3 loss to Montreal in his last start Wednesday. St. Louis ranks 28th in goals per game with 2.68.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Falters against Montreal Vejmelka allowed four goals on 17 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact Vejmelka faced a season-low in shots, but he ended up giving up at least four goals for the second time in four starts and the fifth time overall this year. The Canadiens' top line and power play did the bulk of the damage, and second-liner Ivan Demidov delivered the decisive goal in the third period. Vejmelka dropped to 10-6-2 with a 2.84 GAA and an .886 save percentage over 18 starts. The Mammoth begin a road trip Friday in Dallas, and that's the first half of a back-to-back that also sees them visit St. Louis on Saturday. Look for Vejmelka and Vitek Vanecek to split those starts.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Suzuki scores twice, Demidov has winner in Canadiens' 4-3 victory over the Mammoth

Nick Suzuki and Ivan Demidov scored in a 1:27 span early in the third period and the Montreal Canadiens rallied to beat the Utah Mammoth 4-3 on Wednesday night for just their third...

NOVEMBER 27 • Associated Press