#Slafkovsky

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1 day ago

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@moebouch8.bsky.social

1 week ago

4-3 #GoHabsGo
1stHabsGoal #Slafkovsky
Side note; I‘ll only be disappointed with no trades today if #GoHabsGo don’t make the playoffs.

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POMARANC

@pomaranc.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

🏒Juraj Slafkovský použil slová Pavla Demitru po prehre s Fínskom na ZOH 2026

#slafkovsky #demitra #ZOH2026

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Finland

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3 weeks ago

The Most Dangerous Player for Team USA and Slovakia Quinn Hughes is the Best Player for Team USA Continuing with the preview of the semifinals on Friday at the men’s Olympic hockey tournament, du...

#NHL #Opinion #Connor #Hellebuyck #Dalibor #Dvorsky #Juraj […]

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Finland

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3 weeks ago

The Most Dangerous Player for Team USA and Slovakia Quinn Hughes is the Best Player for Team USA Continuing with the preview of the semifinals on Friday at the men’s Olympic hockey tournament, du...

#NHL #Opinion #Connor #Hellebuyck #Dalibor #Dvorsky #Juraj […]

[Original post on nhlrumors.com]

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Finland

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3 weeks ago

2026 Winter Olympics Hockey Quarterfinals Predictions with Finland vs Switzerland Welcome to Last Word On Hockey’s 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics men’s ice hockey Predictions. Each day, ...

#Hockey #International #Hockey #NHL #Olympics #Predictions […]

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Mark 🇨🇦

@mark1.bsky.social

1 month ago

Wholly jeez what an absolute laser !!! #Slafkovsky

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讃岐猫

@icehockeydaisuki01.bsky.social

1 month ago

#ミラノ五輪 #アイスホッケー #スロバキア代表 #スラフコフスキー #フラヴァイ #Milano2026 #IceHockey #TeamSlovakia #Slafkovsky #SamuelHlavaj

　2026年ミラノ五輪の初戦で、スロバキアは強豪を破り世界に衝撃を与えました。勝利を導いたのは、若きエースの攻勢と守護神の驚異的な記録更新です。どんな強敵相手でも、戦術を信じ一丸となれば奇跡は起こせます！

　この勢いに乗るスロバキア代表の快進撃を信じて、次戦のイタリア戦も熱く応援していきましょう！🏒✨

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Finland

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1 month ago

3 Takeaways From Slovakia’s 4-1 Win Over Finland In the inaugural game of the men’s tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Team Slovakia grabbed a sensational 4-1 win over gold-medal holder Team Finland. Montreal Canadiens’ Juraj Slafkovsky continued his exceptional Olympics career netting two goals, with St. Louis Blues’ Dalibor Dvorsky and Kontinental Hockey League forward Adam Ruzicka also scoring for the Slovaks. **Related:Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics Men’s Hockey Tournament** Finland outshot the Slovaks since the early stages, but failed to cope with the opposition’s perfect defensive game that left them little room for manoeuvre. Samuel Hlavaj was monumental between the pipes for Slovakia, stopping 39 shots and being the best player on the ice with Slafkovsky. ## Team Play Beats Big Names The Finns amassed an almost full-NHL lineup for the Olympics, with several superstars highlighting a strong roster, with Mikko Rantanen, Sebastian Aho, and Artturi Lehkonen leading the way, yet they failed to score more than one goal to a team with a mere seven men in the National Hockey League and an American Hockey League goalie. This game was a perfect demonstration that names stop to matter once the teams hit the ice. Hockey 2026 Olympics Milano, Slovakia (The Hockey Writers) Former NHL forward Vladimir Orszagh, in his debut as a head coach at such a level, iced a team that fought for every inch on the ice, bold enough to play physical against a team much bigger than them and with a more hyped roster, a factor that ultimately led the Slovaks to grab the win. A perfect defensive organization and calm play across all three zones gave the team a strong chance, as strong individual offensive performances sealed the deal for Orszagh’s men, who deservedly celebrated their win. ## Juraj Slafkovsky Is the Real Deal Slafkovsky ended the 2022 Winter Olympics with seven goals in seven games and it looked like he just started over, netting two goals in this tournament’s first game. The 21-year-old forward was outstanding; not only did he score twice, but he looked unstoppable at times. No matter what forces the Finns threw at him, they couldn’t strip the puck out of his blade. Not to talk about his goals, both of which were beautiful. other. **Related:3 Players To Watch From Team Slovakia’s Roster** First, he punished a mistake by the Finn defense – in style, of course, effortlessly skating around an opponent and then putting the puck in the empty net after outplaying Juuse Saros. Then he scored the 3-1 goal that pretty much sealed the game with a pinpoint shot that rattled the crossbar before going in right over Saros’ right arm. For those in attendance, Slafkovsky’s elegance, skating, agility, and skill were worth the price of admission on their own. ## Goaltending No Weak Point for the Slovaks The Finns didn’t have their best game, but Hlavaj was outstanding between the pipes. An experienced international player despite being only 24, the netminder stopped 39 shots out of 40, with Finland’s goal arriving only with the man advantage. His team’s cautious approach certainly served him well, but he still impressed with a strong performance that left people wondering which goalie has more than 450 games of NHL experience and which has none. It was just one game, but perhaps it may be the right time for the Minnesota Wild to have a closer look to their Slovak netminder in the pipeline. Moreover, in such a short tournament, a hot goalie can be very valuable to any team, and Hlavaj looked like one, at least tonight, in a strong performance. The Slovaks currently lead Group B with three points, and their next game will be on Friday, Feb. 13 against host Italy at 6:10 a.m. (EST).

3 Takeaways From Slovakia’s 4-1 Win Over Finland In the inaugural game of the men’s tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Team Slovakia grabbed a sensational 4-1 win over gold-medal ...

#Olympics #2026 #Winter #Olympics #Juraj #Slafkovsky #Samuel #Hlavaj

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HABSTATS

@geogolfer.bsky.social

1 month ago

Where are the “Cooley’s better” crowd?
#Slafkovsky

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Finland

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1 month ago

Winter Olympics Preliminary Round Hockey Predictions Finland vs Slovakia Welcome back to… record scratch… Welcome to our first edition of Olympic hockey predictions here at Last Word On Hockey ...

#Hockey #International #Hockey #NHL #Olympics […]

[Original post on lastwordonsports.com]

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Finland

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1 month ago

Canadiens’ Slafkovsky’s Growth & Experience Will Accelerate Due to Olympic Participation The Montreal Canadiens have four players participating in the 2026 Olympic Games in Milano, Italy: Nick Suzuki (Canada), Alexandre Texier (France), Oliver Kapanen (Finland) and Juraj Slafkovsky (Slovakia). The rest of the roster will have three weeks off. **Related:Montreal Canadiens’ Team Culture Is Shaping Player Development ** Some see the Olympics as a negative, as NHLers might get injured or burned out before a stretch run to the playoffs. But participating in the Olympics is a positive for the Canadiens’ young players, especially Slafkovsky, who was a standout at the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing. ## Canadiens’ Entering Olympic Break The timing of the Olympic break is perfect, even after the Canadiens’ convincing 7-3 win over the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night and three more games to play. Last February, Montreal looked sluggish and limped into the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. But the team returned healthy, refocused and more structured, and led by Suzuki, they went on a hot streak to clinch the final wild-card playoff spot. Montreal Canadiens Juraj Slafkovsky celebrates with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield (David Kirouac-Imagn Images) Despite losing in the first round to the Washington Capitals, last season was considered a major success overall and a step forward in their rebuild – it demonstrated that the core was capable of taking over games and playing at a high level for a long stretch. This season, fans consider the Olympic break another good chance to rest, especially for key players like Cole Caufield and Lane Hutson, who were snubbed by Team USA despite having star-calibre seasons. The silver lining is that they have time to heal and reset mentally. Most, if not all, players suffering from injuries should be back by the end of the break and ready to play, marking the first time all season that head coach Martin St Louis will have a full roster at his disposal. ## Canadiens and THE Power Forward That said, Slafkovsky will only benefit from the Olympic tournament. This season, he has truly come of age at 21. He is in his fourth full NHL season and has shown significant signs of progress in each campaign, but especially in 2025-26. In 54 games, he has already reached his career-high in goals with 20 and has reached the 43-point mark, just five points off his career high, putting him on pace for a 30-goal and 65-point season. > SON 20e DE LA SAISON > > 20TH OF THE SZN#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/4OeOx94rmK > > — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) January 30, 2026 According to a study on how the Olympics can impact a player’s scoring by RG.org, players who go to the Olympics in secondary roles often use the tournament as a boost for the stretch run.**** Among players scoring 0.5 to 0.75 points per game before the Games, about where Slafkovsky is, Olympians saw an average decline of just 1.63%, compared to 10.05% for non-Olympians. That could put him on pace for close to 38 goals and 60 points this season, and a giant step forward before his 22nd birthday at the end of March. How will the Olympics help translate to increased NHL production? Right now, Slafkovsky is driving Montreal’s second line. On Team Slovakia, he will be the offensive focal point, where the pressure to generate offence should reinforce his confidence with the puck when he returns to Montreal. He will also be in a best-on-best tournament, so the matchups will be against the world’s best defenders, which could help him improve his decision-making, forcing him into quicker reads and to be more deliberate and decisive with his puck touches. These are aspects of his game that he has been improving on since his rookie season. > Beast mode Slafkovsky. > > First chance denied, gets it back along the boards and drives to the middle, bringing Slovakis within a goal in the third period. pic.twitter.com/WYZZiGfDQG > > — Matt Drake (@DrakeMT) May 10, 2024 Being on Slovakia’s top line, top power play and possibly even on the penalty kill will mean more puck touches and more opportunities. These repetitions could help develop his instincts and reinforce his offensive-zone habits. The Olympic format encourages direct play, which is his bread and butter. It can help reduce overthinking and hesitation that sometimes creeps into his NHL game. The rink size issue in Milano might also be a boost to the 6-foot-3, 225-pound winger as international tournaments often emphasize puck protection and board strength, and the smaller ice surface will force quicker decision-making and place a higher value on possession and protection skills, especially since he will be Slovakia’s biggest weapon. While he won’t have the benefit of a full mental reset like his teammates who are not participating, just stepping out of the NHL grind might help him reset, especially if he returns with some positive momentum and confidence. He has grown as a leader this season, moving to the second line with two rookies, Kapanen (second in goals among rookies) and Ivan Demidov (rookie points leader). His role will be bigger with Slovakia, where he will be leaned on in big moments. That confidence often shows up offensively through quicker shots, stronger puck drives, and more assertive positioning, which will improve his NHL play. The Olympics should be a confidence boost for Slafkovsky, reinforcing his identity as a power-driving, offensive winger and accelerating his decision-making, assertiveness, and net-front presence that directly translate into sustainable, nightly NHL production when games begin to matter more – in the playoffs.

Canadiens’ Slafkovsky’s Growth & Experience Will Accelerate Due to Olympic Participation The Montreal Canadiens have four players participating in the 2026 Olympic Games in Milano, Italy: N...

#Montreal #Canadiens #Olympics #2026 #Winter #Olympics #Juraj #Slafkovsky

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讃岐猫

@icehockeydaisuki01.bsky.social

1 month ago

#シェインライト #シアトルクラーケン #アイスホッケー #NHLトレード #ドラフト2022 #ShaneWright #SeattleKraken #NHLRumors #Habs #Slafkovsky

シェイン・ライトのトレードの噂を通じ、NHLの厳しい競争社会と若手育成の難しさが浮き彫りになりました。同じ事象でも、チームの戦略やドラフトの成否という異なる視点で捉えると、リーグの勢力図がより深く見えてきます。

「推しチームが動くかも？」なんて想像しながら、ぜひチェックしてくださいね！🙌

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@moebouch8.bsky.social

1 month ago

6-3 #GoHabsGo
#Slafkovsky 1stHabsGoal

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Under Grumpa's Hat

@grumpa.ca

2 months ago

Is it too soon to say: "Mission Accomplished"?

#GoHabsGo #Habs #Slafkovsky

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Patrick Fournier 🇨🇦

@falzir.bsky.social

2 months ago

#LGRW 3-4 #GoHabsGo

Big Slaf with the first goal! #Slafkovsky

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Alef Yei

@alefyei.bsky.social

2 months ago

#Slovakia used to have players like #Palffy, #Hossa, #Chara, #Demitra, #Satan, #Bondra, #Handzus, #Nagy and #Stumpel... and now the best they can produce is #Slafkovsky? What a decline... this team is going to end up getting relegated soon enough unless they produce some serious talent again.

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@tyji00.bsky.social

5 months ago

Funny how some of the Habs WAGs aren’t much more than luxury escorts dressed up as ‘classy women . #NHL #Hockey #Habs #HabsWAGs #JurajSlafkovsky #Slafkovsky

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Brendan Kelly

@brendanfromndg.bsky.social

6 months ago

What the Puck: Fans aren’t worried about Slafkovsky and they’re right to be feeling upbeat This will be Juraj Slafkovsky’s fourth season and the year his big new contract kicks in, so the pressure is going to be weighing on the 21-year-old Slovakian winger.

Is this going to be Slaf's breakout season? What the Puck! #habs #canadiens #slafkovsky #whatthepuck www.montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...

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POMARANC

@pomaranc.bsky.social

10 months ago

🇸🇰🏒 Juraj SLAFKOVSKÝ strieľa svoj historicky prvý 🚨 GÓL v play-off.

📽️ NHL

#NHL #Slafkovsky

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Jean-Marc Levesque

@jmlqc.bsky.social

11 months ago

Est-ce qu’il y a une manière de montrer à un joueur de gros gabarit d’être plus solide sur son hockey alors qu’il tente de contrôler la rondelle ? #Habs #Slafkovsky #surleboutdelapalette

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