Slovak NHL Stars in Action: Canadiens Triumph, Devils Win, and More
The NHL saw a busy night of action for Slovak players, with Juraj Slafkovský and Martin Fehérváry facing off in a high-scoring affair, and successes for Šimon Nemec, Pavol Regenda, and others. Here’s a recap of the performances of Slovak athletes on March 1, 2026.
Canadiens Defeat Capitals 6-2
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Washington Capitals 6-2, with Cole Caufield leading the charge with two goals. Nick Suzuki contributed with a goal and two assists, and Kirby Dach added another goal for Montreal. Alexander Ovečkin scored both goals for the Capitals.
Juraj Slafkovský played nearly 15 minutes, recording three shots on goal, one hit, and a minus-one rating. Martin Fehérváry logged 21:28 minutes, the second-highest ice time among Capitals players, and registered one shot, four hits, and three blocked shots.
Jakub Dobeš secured the win for Montreal, stopping 27 shots. The Canadiens have now won seven consecutive games.
Devils Edge Blues 3-1
Šimon Nemec and the New Jersey Devils defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-1. Nemec played 17:56 minutes and had two shots on goal. Dalibor Dvorský played 17:23 minutes for the Blues, recording four shots on goal and a plus-one rating.
Other Notable Performances
- Pavol Regenda (San Jose Sharks): Contributed to a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers, playing just under 11 minutes and registering one shot, one hit, and one blocked shot. He was on the ice for Barclay Goodrow’s goal.
- Erik Černák (Tampa Bay Lightning): Faced a 2-6 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
- Martin Pospíšil (Calgary Flames): Played 9:21 minutes in a 0-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings, delivering two hits.
NHL Standings – Slovak Players (as of March 1, 2026)
Here’s a gaze at the current Canadian point scoring leaders among Slovak players:
| Rank | Name | Club | Games Played | Goals | Assists | Points | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Juraj Slafkovský | Montreal | 59 | 21 | 25 | 46 | +5 |
| 2. | Šimon Nemec | New Jersey | 46 | 8 | 12 | 20 | -13 |
| 3. | Martin Fehérváry | Washington | 61 | 4 | 16 | 20 | +12 |
| 4. | Dalibor Dvorský | St. Louis | 49 | 9 | 6 | 15 | -5 |
| 5. | Pavol Regenda | San Jose | 17 | 8 | 19 | +3 | |
| 6. | Erik Černák | Tampa | 39 | 16 | 7 | +27 | |
| 7. | Samuel Honzek | Calgary | 18 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +1 |
| 8. | Martin Pospíšil | Calgary | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 |
NHL Highlights from March 1, 2026
- Alexander Ovečkin: Continues his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal record, now with 921 career goals.
- Connor McDavid: Remains the league leader in points with 103 (35 goals, 68 assists).
- Taylor Hall: Contributed to Carolina’s fifth straight win, extending their winning streak to 12 games.
- Anton Forsberg: Recorded his 10th shutout of the season for the Los Angeles Kings.
NHL Results (March 1, 2026): (Results as provided in source material)