Juraj Slafkovský found himself in a new situation after Montreal Canadiens' home loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. An injury to Russian forward Ivan Demidov will keep the player out for two to four weeks, and the Slovak forward therefore took the ice in an altered lineup. dennikn.sk ↗
According to assessments of his performance, Slafkovský made three mistakes in the game against Carolina that affected his time on the ice. Although he managed to score his first goal of the season, his performance was accompanied by frustration. This was also evident in his body language and in his decisions during the game. sport.sk ↗
Coach Martin St. Louis returned him to the first line ahead of the home opener. After the game, he stated that Slafkovský's intentions were correct, but their execution did not bring the expected result. The Slovak forward will thus have to handle greater responsibility in attack in the coming games while also limiting individual mistakes. sme.sk ↗
Demidov's absence could affect the composition of Montreal's forward lines over the coming weeks. The Canadiens will be looking for a solution that helps the team maintain offensive efficiency, while Slafkovský will have the opportunity to confirm his place on the first line. His upcoming performances will show whether he can follow up his opening goal with more consistent play.
Slafkovský gets new role after Demidov's injury
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Slafkovský strelil prvý gól novej sezóny. Tréner ho vrátil do prvého útoku
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| 05:02 07.10.
VIDEO Prvý gól v sezóne zatienili hrubé chyby. Tréner Montrealu reaguje na Slafkovského: Úmysly boli dobré, ale...
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| 07:24 07.10.
NHL: Slafkovského prvý gól v sezóne nezabránil prehre Montrealu
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| 06:48 07.10.
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