Slafkovský’s Power-Play Strike Signals a Breakout Season in Montreal
The puck hits the tape, the shot comes off the blade in one clean motion and just like that, Juraj Slafkovský puts Montreal in front. A power-play goal, early in the game and another clear sign that one of the Canadiens’ most talked-about young players is finding his stride in the NHL.
Slafkovský’s opening goal, set up by captain Nick Suzuki, was not just about timing or opportunity. It was about confidence. A quick read, a decisive wrist shot and a finish that showed poise beyond his age. For Montreal, that moment mattered. It gave them momentum, control and belief right from the first period.
At just 21 years old, Slafkovský is no longer viewed only through the lens of potential. The numbers are starting to speak for themselves. With 20 goals and over 40 points already this season, he is now one goal away from setting a new career high and we are barely into February. That is real progress, not projection.
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This matters because Slafkovský carries a unique weight in Montreal. As a former first overall pick, expectations were always high. Early in his NHL career, there were questions. Was the development curve too slow. Was the pressure too much. Could he translate his size and skill into consistent production at this level. This season is beginning to answer those questions.
What stands out is not just the scoring. It is how he is scoring. Power-play goals, strong positioning, better puck protection and improved chemistry with Montreal’s top players. He looks more comfortable making quick decisions and more willing to attack high-danger areas instead of staying on the perimeter.
For the Canadiens, this is critical. They are building toward the future and players like Slafkovský are central to that plan. A young winger who can contribute on special teams, keep up with skilled centers and grow into a top-six role changes the shape of this roster moving forward.
For the league, it is another reminder that development is rarely linear. Some players break out immediately. Others take time. Slafkovský appears to be entering that phase where patience starts to pay off.
If this pace continues, career highs in goals, assists and total points are well within reach. And more importantly, Montreal gains a clearer picture of who Slafkovský can become.
Stay with us as this season unfolds, because stories like this are often just getting started and every shift from here on out adds another chapter to the Canadiens’ future.
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