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Steps up in win Vejmelka stopped 33 of 34 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Vejmelka won his second game in a row, and he's allowed two or fewer tallies in three straight contests. The 28-year-old is still seeing a heavy workload, and that's likely to continue until Utah is mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. Vejmelka is up to 23-20-7 with a 2.56 GAA and a .905 save percentage across 52 outings, matching his career high in games played. Utah will have a couple of tough matches for the remainder of the week, as the team hosts the Kings on Thursday and the Jets on Saturday.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stenlund, Hayton score to lead Utah in 3-1 win over Flames

Kevin Stenlund and Barrett Hayton scored for the Utah Hockey Club in a 3-1 win over the Calgary Flames

APRIL 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Between pipes Tuesday Vejmelka will draw the home start Tuesday versus the Flames, Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Vejmelka will make his 18th straight start Tuesday as Utah continues to tread water outside of the Western Conference playoff picture. The 28-year-old owns a 22-20-7 record, .904 save percentage and 2.59 GAA over 51 appearances this season. The Flames are on the second half of a back-to-back -- they overcame a 2-0 deficit and earned a 3-2 shootout win over the Avalanche on Monday.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets back to winning ways Vejmelka stopped 27 of 29 shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Vejmelka gave up two goals across a four-minute stretch in the second period, but other than that, he was excellent between the posts to secure his first win since March 22. Despite the win, the overall numbers haven't been kind to Vejmelka of late. Over his last six appearances and despite going 3-2-1 in that stretch, he's also posted a 3.24 GAA and a less-than-inspiring .871 save percentage.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kerfoot has a goal and 2 assists in Utah's 5-2 victory over the Blackhawks

Alexander Kerfoot had a goal and two assists and Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 shots to help the Utah Hockey Club beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Sunday

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting in Chicago Vejmelka will guard the road goal versus the Blackhawks on Sunday, per Utah radio broadcaster Mike Folta.

Impact Vejmelka is coming off a 30-save effort in Friday's 2-1 overtime loss to Florida. He has a 21-20-7 record with one shutout, a 2.60 GAA and a .903 save percentage across 50 appearances this season. Chicago sits 27th in the league with 2.71 goals per game in 2024-25.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged with OT loss Vejmelka stopped 30 of 32 shots in Friday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Panthers.

Impact Vejmelka had a tough matchup against one of the top teams in the league, but all things considered, he fared well despite being tagged with yet another defeat. Counting both regulation and overtime losses, this was the third straight defeat for Vejmelka, who has posted a 3.92 GAA and a subpar .825 save percentage over that three-game stretch.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 29, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Starting in Florida Vejmelka will defend the visiting cage in Florida on Friday, according to Cole Bagley of KSL Sports.

Impact Vejmelka struggled Thursday in Tampa Bay, giving up four goals on 11 shots in 29:14 of action. Overall, the goaltender is 21-20-6 with one shutout, a 2.62 GAA and a .902 save percentage in 2024-25. The Panthers are tied for 10th in NHL scoring this season, averaging 3.15 goals per game.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heavy workload catching up to him Vejmelka allowed four goals on 11 shots Thursday before he was pulled in an 8-0 loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact Vejmelka was pulled at 9:14 of the second period. Little wonder -- his team was a shell of itself in front of him. They didn't win any battles and seemed content to stay on the outside of the ice. Vejmelka has allowed four goals in three consecutive games (1-2-0). He still sports the best ratios of his career (2.62 GAA and .902 save percentage), but he looks tired. Vejmelka has started 15 times since the 4 Nations break and he's 8-5-2 in that span. Be careful with him in your net given this heavy workload, especially with his goals allowed creeping up.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guentzel and Bjorkstrand score 2 goals each, Vasilevskiy makes 25 saves as Lighting rout Utah 8-0

Jake Guentzel and Oliver Bjorkstrand scored two goals each, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 25 saves for his sixth shutout of the season, and the Tampa Bay Lightning routed the Utah Hockey...

MARCH 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Gets starting nod Thursday Vejmelka will be between the pipes on the road against the Lightning on Thursday, Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Vejmelka will make his 15th consecutive appearance in the crease for Utah, a stretch that includes both ends of a back-to-back in early March. As such, it's not impossible that Vejmelka gets the nod again versus Tampa Bay on Friday, but it could be an opportunity for Jaxson Stauber to get into a game.

MARCH 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Subpar showing Monday Vejmelka stopped nine of 13 shots in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Vejmelka was on goal for four of the Red Wings' five goals in this contest, with the remaining one being an empty-netter scored by Alex DeBrincat at the 17:06 mark of the third period when Utah was pushing for a late comeback. Vejmelka has been up and down in recent games, going 3-3-0 with a 3.20 GAA and a subpar .861 save percentage across his last six outings.

MARCH 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings coast to 5-1 win over Utah, snap six-game road skid

Alex Lyon made 16 saves in relief of injured starter Petr Mrazek, powering the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-1 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Monday night

MARCH 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting against Detroit Vejmelka will defend the home crease against the Red Wings on Monday, Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Vejmelka has seen plenty of playing time recently and has picked up wins in four of his last six outings, going 4-2-0 with a 2.83 GAA and .884 save percentage during that time. He'll attempt to remain effective against the Red Wings, who rank 22nd in the NHL with 2.83 goals per game this season.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Warming trend continues Vejmelka made 22 saves in an 6-4 win over Tampa Bay on Saturday.

Impact Vejmelka has won two straight games, and he's 9-3-2 in his last 14 appearances (13 starts). Overall, he's elevated his season stat line to 21-18-6, 2.53 GAA and .907 save percentage. Those are the best ratios of Vejmelka's NHL career. Fantasy managers need to ride the hottest hand at this time of the year, and Vejmelka is surging.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cooley and Kerfoot each score twice to lead Utah past Lightning 6-4

Logan Cooley had two goals and an assist and Alexander Kerfoot also scored twice to lead the Utah Hockey Club to a 6-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning

MARCH 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Set to face Tampa Bay Vejmelka is expected to start in Saturday's home game against Tampa Bay, per Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune.

Impact Vejmelka stopped 25 of 27 shots en route to a 5-2 victory over Buffalo in his last start Thursday. He's 20-18-6 with a 2.49 GAA and a .908 save percentage in 46 appearances. The Lightning rank second in goals per game with 3.49 and are on a three-game winning streak.

MARCH 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back with win Vejmelka stopped 25 of 27 shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact Vejmelka rebounded from his poor start Tuesday versus the Oilers, turning in a strong effort to get back in the win column. He allowed a power-play goal to JJ Peterka in the first period and a shorthanded tally to Ryan McLeod in the third, but Utah pulled away late for the win. Vejmelka has alternated wins and losses over his last six outings. He's a 20-win goalie for the first time in four NHL campaigns, and he's added a 2.49 GAA and a .908 save percentage over 46 appearances. A tough matchup awaits Saturday when Utah hosts the Lightning.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Guenther puts Utah ahead to stay in 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres

Dylan Guenther scored on a rebound with 5:47 to play to put the Utah Hockey Club ahead to stay in a 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres

MARCH 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting against Buffalo Vejmelka will be between the pipes at home against the Sabres on Thursday, Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Vejmelka was pulled from Tuesday's game against the Oilers at the end of the first period after he allowed three goals on 14 shots. However, he'll have a chance to bounce back in his 12th consecutive start Thursday. Over his 11 starts since the 4 Nations break, he's gone 6-3-2 with a 2.31 GAA and .904 save percentage.

MARCH 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled after one period Vejmelka stopped 11 of 14 shots in the first period of Tuesday's 7-1 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Head coach Andre Tourigny pulled Vejmelka for Jaxson Stauber at the start of the second, and Stauber was tagged for four goals on 28 shots to close out the contest. Utah was flat across the board in this contest, so it's not all Vejmelka's fault, and he'll likely benefit from getting some rest given his heavy workload -- this was his 11th start in a row. For the season, the 28-year-old has been more good than bad with a 19-18-6 record, a 2.50 GAA and a .907 save percentage through 45 appearances. Utah's next game is at home versus Buffalo, a team with a strong offense but one that should be an easier matchup than Edmonton.

MARCH 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 19, 2025 • YOUTUBE

McDavid BEATS the 2nd period BUZZER!

MARCH 19, 2025 • YOUTUBE

HIGHLIGHTS | Nugent-Hopkins Goal | Edmonton Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins chips it past Mikhail Sergachev and roofs a shorthanded backhand short side on Karel Vejmelka for the 1-0 lead over Utah...

MARCH 19, 2025 • NHL.COM

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