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Montreal Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky is learning to trust his shot early in his NHL career
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Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovsky (20) celebrates his goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game in front of Washington Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) and right wing Nic Dowd (26), Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, in Washington. The Canadiens won 5-2. - photo by AP Photo/Nick Wass
WASHINGTON (AP) — Juraj Slafkovsky met with Slovakia's ambassador to the U.S. and his staff following the first two-goal game of his young career, brimming with a smile after signing jerseys and taking photos with folks from back home who are also big fans. "They just love the game," Slafkovsky said. “It’s nice to see that those people care, too, and they’re coming to watch these games.” They came to watch Slafkovsky, who in 2022 became the first Slovak player taken with the No.