Montreal Canadiens lost their first home game of the 2026/2027 NHL season 4:6 to Stanley Cup holders Carolina Hurricanes. Juraj Slafkovský scored his first goal of the new season, but his team, despite leading, failed to see the game through to a victorious finish. sme.sk ↗
After the first period, the Canadiens led 3:2 and took the lead a second time during the game. However, Carolina ultimately won in regulation time, outshooting the home side 34:20. Slafkovský scored in the 57th minute, narrowing the score to 4:5, but Montreal could not equalize. teraz.sk ↗
The Slovak forward has a single point to his name after three games of the season. Montreal has won only once in the opening three duels. Slafkovský admitted frustration after the game and stated that his in-game decisions subsequently show on the ice as well. zurnal.pravda.sk ↗
Coach Martin St. Louis returned him to the first line ahead of the home premiere. He also reacted to mistakes and unimpressive moments in his performance. According to him, Slafkovský had good intentions, but their execution did not bring the desired result. sport.sk ↗
Montreal will seek greater stability, efficiency and improved performances from its offensive lines in upcoming games. Slafkovský will also have the opportunity to build on his first goal of the season.
Slafkovský's first goal of the season not enough for Montreal win
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Slafkovský strelil prvý gól novej sezóny. Tréner ho vrátil do prvého útoku
sme.sk
| 05:02 07.10.
VIDEO Prvý gól v sezóne zatienili hrubé chyby. Tréner Montrealu reaguje na Slafkovského: Úmysly boli dobré, ale...
sport.sk
| 07:24 07.10.
Je frustrovaný, necháva sa vyviesť z miery. Slafkovský robí veci, ktoré nefungujú a sype si popol na hlavu
zurnal.pravda.sk
| 08:23 08.10.
NHL: Slafkovského prvý gól v sezóne nezabránil prehre Montrealu
hnonline.sk
| 06:48 07.10.
VIDEO Po nevýraznom výkone prišiel špeciálny pohovor. Slafkovský: Pre vás by to vyzeralo lepšie, keby...
sport.sk
| 15:09 06.10.
Juraj Slafkovský si sypal popol na hlavu: Niekedy som frustrovaný, potom to aj tak vyzerá
sport.sk
| 07:52 08.10.
Slafkovského prvý gól v sezóne nezabránil prehre Montrealu
teraz.sk
| 06:56 07.10.
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