Slafkovský Shines as Canadiens Fall to Islanders in Overtime Thriller
Juraj Slafkovský continued his impressive season with an assist on Friday night, but the Montreal Canadiens ultimately fell to the New York Islanders 3-4 in overtime. The 21-year-classic forward logged 18:42 of ice time and also recorded two blocked shots and two penalty minutes.
Slafkovský’s Point Streak and Season Totals
The assist brings Slafkovský’s season point total to 46 (21 goals and 25 assists) in 58 games. He set up Cole Caufield during a power play in the 50th minute, briefly giving Montreal a 3-2 lead. However, the Islanders responded with goals from Anders Lee and Jean Pageau to secure the win.
Islanders’ Rising Star and Record-Breaking Performance
New York’s victory was fueled by a standout performance from defenseman Matthew Schaefer, who scored two goals in just 55 seconds. This achievement surpassed Phil Housley’s previous record for most goals scored by an 18-year-old defenseman, and also broke the Islanders’ franchise record for a rookie defenseman. Schaefer now has 18 goals on the season.
NHL Roundup: Key Results from February 27th
Nemec and the Devils Fall to Penguins
Šimon Nemec and the New Jersey Devils were defeated by the Pittsburgh Penguins 1-4. Nemec played 20:09, registering two shots on goal and a minor penalty.
Dvorský Makes Impact for Blues
Dalibor Dvorský played on the first line for the St. Louis Blues in their 5-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken, logging 13:35 of ice time and finishing with a -1 rating. Dylan Holloway scored a hat trick for the Blues.
Hurricanes Edge Lightning in Eastern Conference Clash
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 in a tight contest between the top two teams in the Eastern Conference. Erik Černák played 15:26 for the Lightning, recording two shots and two pluses.
Other Notable Games
The Calgary Flames defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-1, while the Edmonton Oilers dominated the Los Angeles Kings with an 8-1 victory. The Minnesota Wild beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2, and the New York Rangers lost to the Philadelphia Flyers 2-3 in overtime.
Slovak Players in the NHL – Leading Scorers
| Rank | Name | Club | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Juraj Slafkovský | Montreal | 58 | 21 | 25 | 46 | +6 |
| 2. | Šimon Nemec | New Jersey | 45 | 8 | 12 | 20 | -1 |
| 3. | Martin Fehérváry | Washington | 59 | 4 | 16 | 20 | +11 |
| 4. | Dalibor Dvorský | St. Louis | 48 | 9 | 6 | 15 | -5 |
| 5. | Pavol Regenda | San Jose | 16 | 8 | 1 | 9 | +3 |
| 6. | Erik Černák | Tampa | 38 | 1 | 6 | 7 | +3 |
| 7. | Samuel Honzek | Calgary | 18 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +1 |
| 8. | Martin Pospíšil | Calgary | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 |
NHL Standings – A Gaze at the Top Teams
| Rank | Name | Club | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Connor McDavid | Edmonton | 60 | 35 | 65 | 100 | +13 |
| 2. | Nathan MacKinnon | Colorado | 56 | 40 | 55 | 95 | +48 |
| 3. | Nikita Kučerov | Tampa Bay | 54 | 31 | 64 | 95 | +33 |
| 4. | Leon Draisaitl | Edmonton | 57 | 30 | 54 | 84 | +12 |
| 5. | Macklin Celebrini | San Jose | 56 | 28 | 53 | 81 | +8 |
FAQ
Q: How many points does Juraj Slafkovský have this season?
A: Juraj Slafkovský has 46 points (21 goals and 25 assists) in 58 games.
Q: Which team did Šimon Nemec play for on February 27th?
A: Šimon Nemec played for the New Jersey Devils.
Q: Who broke the Islanders’ rookie scoring record?
A: Matthew Schaefer broke the Islanders’ rookie scoring record.
Q: What was the final score of the Hurricanes vs. Lightning game?
A: The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4.
Pro Tip: Keep an eye on Matthew Schaefer’s performance – he’s poised to become a key player for the Islanders!
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