Juraj Slafkovský has emerged as a key player for Slovakia at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Building on his impressive performance in the NHL with the Montreal Canadiens, he has showcased his skills on an international stage.
Slafkovský’s Performance at the Olympics
At the 2026 Olympics, the 21-year-old has recorded seven points, comprising three goals and four assists. He has accomplished this in just four games, including a power-play goal.
This strong performance has been instrumental in leading Slovakia to the semifinals, marking only the second time Slovakia has reached this stage in Olympic history with NHL players. The first occurrence was during the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver.
Breakout Season in the NHL
Slafkovský was selected first overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2022 NHL Draft. During this current NHL season, he has already set career highs in several categories:
- Goals: 21
- Power-play Goals: 10
- Power-play Points: 17
- Games Played: 57
His performance in the NHL has been remarkable, as he stands out as the only player in the league with at least:
- 20 goals
- 100 shots on goal (totaling 117)
- 80 hits (totaling 83)
- 40 blocks (totaling 53)
With a total of 10 goals in 11 Olympic games combined, Slafkovský continues to impress. He led the 2022 Olympics in Beijing with seven goals and was tied for the most points at that event.
Conclusion
Juraj Slafkovský’s breakout year has been highlighted by his stellar statistics both in the NHL and on the international stage. As he leads Slovakia in its Olympic journey, his future looks bright, promising much anticipation for his ongoing development in the NHL.
