Slafkovský & Nemec Shine: Slovaks in NHL – Results & Standings

Montreal Canadiens and other Slovak players make an impact across the NHL

Mar. 3, 2026 at 1:55am

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The Montreal Canadiens delivered a commanding 6-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday, with Juraj Slafkovský featuring for the home side and Martin Fehérváry suiting up for the Capitals. This win, alongside performances from other Slovak players across the NHL, marks a strong showing for Slovak hockey talent.

Why it matters

The success of Slovak players in the NHL highlights the growing talent and influence of Slovak hockey on the global stage. As more Slovak players make their mark in the world's top professional league, it raises the profile of the sport in Slovakia and inspires the next generation of hockey stars.

The details

Montreal's victory was fueled by a dominant offensive performance, led by Cole Caufield's two goals. Captain Nick Suzuki contributed with a goal and two assists, while Kirby Dach also found the back of the net. Despite a two-goal effort from Alexander Ovečkin, Washington couldn't overcome Montreal's relentless attack. Slafkovský played 14:23, registering three shots on goal, one hit, and a -1 rating. Fehérváry logged 21:28 minutes, adding a shot, four hits, and three blocked shots to his stat line.

  • On March 1, 2026, the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Washington Capitals 6-2.

The players

Juraj Slafkovský

A forward for the Montreal Canadiens who is making a name for himself in the NHL.

Martin Fehérváry

A defenseman for the Washington Capitals who is contributing to his team's efforts.

Cole Caufield

A forward for the Montreal Canadiens who scored two goals in the team's victory over the Washington Capitals.

Nick Suzuki

The captain of the Montreal Canadiens, who scored a goal and had two assists in the win.

Kirby Dach

A forward for the Montreal Canadiens who also found the back of the net in the game.

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

The takeaway

The success of Slovak players in the NHL, such as Juraj Slafkovský and Šimon Nemec, is a testament to the growing talent and influence of Slovak hockey on the global stage. As more Slovak players make their mark in the world's top professional league, it raises the profile of the sport in Slovakia and inspires the next generation of hockey stars.