| Dec. 3, 2024 |
Vejmelka stopped 19 of 21 shots in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Stars. - Vejmelka has taken over the starting role for Utah due to the absence of Connor Ingram (upper body). Although he delivered a solid showing in this one, his performance wasn't enough to get the win since the offense didn't provide him enough support. Vejmelka has started in six of Utah's past seven games, going 2-3-1 with a 2.17 GAA and a .919 save percentage in that span. |
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| Dec. 2, 2024 |
Vejmelka will serve as the starting goaltender for Monday's home game against the Stars, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports. - Vejmelka didn't appear in Saturday's win over the Golden Knights, but he'll start in net for the sixth time in the last seven games Monday. Over 12 appearances this season, he's logged a 3-6-1 record, 2.40 GAA and .917 save percentage. |
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| Nov. 29, 2024 |
Vejmelka stopped 28 of 32 shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers. - Vejmelka's four goals allowed were the most he's given up in a game since allowing five to the Avalanche on Oct. 24. The 28-year-old has started five games over the last nine days, so it's possible he's feeling a bit worn down. He's now 3-6-1 with a 2.41 GAA and a .917 save percentage over 12 appearances (10 starts) this season. Connor Ingram (upper body) won't be ready for Saturday's game in Vegas, and it's still possible Vejmelka starts on back-to-back days if Utah doesn't want to throw Jaxson Stauber into a tough matchup. Vejmelka split a road back-to-back last weekend, winning last Saturday in Pittsburgh before taking a narrow loss to the Maple Leafs a day later. |
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| Nov. 28, 2024 |
Vejmelka will be between the home pipes versus Edmonton on Friday, Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. - Vejmelka is 2-1-0 in his last three starts, giving up six goals on 76 shots. He is 3-6-0 with a 2.25 GAA and a .922 save percentage in 11 appearances this season. He has taken over the No. 1 job with Utah as Connor Ingram is currently out of action with an upper-body injury. The Oilers are a surprisingly 20th in NHL scoring with 64 goals in 22 contests. |
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| Nov. 26, 2024 |
Vejmelka will guard the road goal against Montreal on Tuesday, per Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune. - After posting a 1-2-0 record with a .947 save percentage and a 1.70 GAA in his previous three outings, Vejmelka will start for the fourth time in six days in Tuesday's matchup. He has a 2-6-0 record with a 2.30 GAA and a .926 save percentage through 10 appearances this season. Montreal sits 19th in the league with 2.80 goals per game in 2024-25. |
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| Nov. 24, 2024 |
Vejmelka made 27 saves in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Penguins. - Sidney Crosby ruined his shutout bid with a second-period power-play goal, but Vejmelka still came away with his second win of the season, and first since Nov. 13. He's seeing a heavy workload with Connor Ingram (upper body) on the shelf, but Vejmelka is thriving under the pressure -- he's appeared in five straight games and posted a 1.77 GAA and .946 save percentage over that stretch. |
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| Nov. 23, 2024 |
Vejmelka was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate and will protect the visiting net in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports. - Vejmelka is 1-3-0 in his last five appearances, giving up only nine goals on 147 shots (.939 save percentage). Overall, the Czech goaltender is 1-5-0 with a 2.37 GAA and a .922 save percentage. The Penguins should be a tired team, coming off a 4-1 loss to Winnipeg on Friday. |
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| Nov. 21, 2024 |
Vejmelka will get the starting nod on the road against Boston on Thursday, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports. - Vejmelka will likely be between the pipes for three of Utah's next four outings after Connor Ingram (upper body) was placed on injured reserve and won't be traveling with the team. For his part, Vejmelka is 1-4-0 despite a decent 2.58 GAA in his seven appearances this season. Look for the Czech backstop to split a back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday against the Penguins and Maple Leafs, respectively, with the recently recalled Jaxson Stauber. |
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| Nov. 19, 2024 |
Vejmelka stopped nine of 11 shots in relief during Monday's 6-2 loss to the Capitals. - Vejmelka replaced Connor Ingram midway through the second period, and he was beaten twice over a 2:26 period in the final frame. Vejmelka had a career-best performance in the 4-1 win over the Hurricanes on Nov. 13, stopping 49 of 50 shots, but he's allowed five goals on 39 shots in his two outings since then. |
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| Nov. 16, 2024 |
Vejmelka stopped 25 of 28 shots in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights. The fourth goal was an empty-netter with 29 seconds left in the third period. - Vejmelka couldn't repeat the dominant display he delivered in the 4-1 win over the Hurricanes on Wednesday when he recorded a career-high 49 saves, and he was forced to settle with the defeat here despite keeping a shutout until the late stages of the second period. Even though Vejmelka has lost in four of his six starts this season, his overall numbers have turned out to be quite good for a backup netminder, owning a 2.49 GAA and a .921 save percentage in that span. |
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| Nov. 15, 2024 |
Vejmelka will be between the visiting pipes in Vegas on Friday, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports. - Vejmelka was sensational as he picked up his first win of the season Wednesday, turning aside 49 shots in a 4-1 win over Carolina. He is 1-3-0 with a gaudy 2.37 GAA and a .926 save percentage. The Golden Knights have averaged 4.13 goals per game this season, good for third overall in the NHL. |
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| Nov. 14, 2024 |
Vejmelka stopped 49 of 50 shots in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Hurricanes. - The 28-year-old netminder delivered the best performance of his career in Wednesday's win, shutting down one of the best offenses in the Eastern Conference and only allowing a power-play goal in the second period, courtesy of Martin Necas, who happens to be one of the hottest players in the league at the moment. Vejmelka is not expected to steal the starting role from Connor Ingram, but this was undoubtedly an eye-popping performance. Through five appearances this season, Vejmelka has gone 1-3-0 with a 2.37 GAA and a .926 save percentage. |
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| Nov. 12, 2024 |
Vejmelka will patrol the home crease Wednesday versus Carolina, according to Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune. - Vejmelka is still seeking his first win of 2024-25. He has surrendered 10 goals on 99 shots en route to a record of 0-3-0 through four appearances this season. Carolina ranks second in the league with 4.21 goals per game this campaign. |
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| Nov. 6, 2024 |
Vejmelka stopped 25 of 27 shots in the 3-0 loss to the Jets on Tuesday. The third goal was an empty-netter with 2:59 left in the third period. - Making his third start and fourth appearance of the season Tuesday, Vejmelka couldn't end the woeful run he's going through, and he's now allowed at least two goals in each of his starts. This translates to a 0-3-0 record with a .899 save percentage and a 2.75 GAA. Connor Ingram should return to the Utah crease for the Thursday game at St. Louis, and there's no realistic path that would allow Vejmelka to earn more playing time in the foreseeable future. |
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| Nov. 5, 2024 |
Vejmelka will guard the road crease versus Winnipeg on Tuesday, per Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune. - Vejmelka will make his third start and fourth appearance of the season Tuesday. The 28-year-old has allowed at least three goals in each of his two starts. Vejmelka hasn't played since Oct. 24 against Colorado, and he'll have a tough assignment with a Jets club that ranks first in the league with a whopping 4.92 goals per game through 12 contests. To this point, Vejmelka is 0-2-0 with an .889 save percentage and a 3.04 GAA. |
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| Oct. 24, 2024 |
Vejmelka was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate and is slated to get the home start versus Colorado on Thursday, according to Cole Bagley of KSL Sports. - Vejmelka saw some action Tuesday as he relieved Connor Ingram and turned aside all 14 shots in a 4-0 loss to Ottawa. Vejmelka is 0-1-0 in two appearances this season, giving up three goals on 46 shots (.935 save percentage). Colorado has scored 24 goals in seven games thus far. |
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| Oct. 22, 2024 |
Vejmelka stopped all 14 shots he faced in relief of Connor Ingram in Tuesday's 4-0 loss to the Senators. - Ingram was pulled after one period, and Vejmelka took over to finish the contest without the deficit getting any worse. The 28-year-old Vejmelka has made just two appearances this season, stopping 43 of 46 shots, but Utah has yet to score when he's been between the pipes. Vejmelka remains in the backup role, but with Ingram struggling at times, head coach Andre Tourigny could opt to even out the workload between his goalies. |
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| Oct. 14, 2024 |
Vejmelka will be between the road pipes against New Jersey on Monday, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports. - Vejmelka will make his first start of the 2024-25 campaign after Connor Ingram opened the year on a three-game winning streak. Utah doesn't have a back-to-back on the schedule until late November, so it may be difficult for fantasy managers to pinpoint exactly when Vejmelka might make future starts, but he seems firmly cemented behind Ingram at this point as the No. 2 option for Utah. |
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| Oct. 2, 2024 |
Vejmelka will start on the road versus the Ducks in Wednesday's preseason game, per the NHL media site. - Vejmelka will make his third start of the preseason, having previously given up five goals on 49 shots while winning both of his first two starts. Entering the regular season, Vejmelka is poised to compete with Connor Ingram for playing time. |
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| Sept. 29, 2024 |
Vejmelka will be in net for Sunday's road preseason contest against Colorado. - Vejmelka will make his first appearance of the preseason before eventually giving way to Dylan Wells. Vejmelka was 13-19-2 with an .895 save percentage and a 3.35 GAA in 38 regular-season appearances with Arizona in 2023-24. |
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| April 12, 2024 |
Vejmelka will be stationed between the pipes in Edmonton on Friday. - Despite his recent struggles, Vejmelka continues to alternate starts with Connor Ingram. Over his last three starts, Vejmelka has been tagged with 15 goals on just 79 shots. He's now 12-19-2 with a 3.40 GAA and an .893 save percentage through 36 appearances this season. |
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| April 9, 2024 |
Vejmelka will patrol the road crease versus the Kraken on Tuesday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka wasn't great in his last start Friday versus Vegas, surrendering four goals on just 24 shots, but he still came away with a win thanks to fantastic goal support from his teammates. He'll try to secure his 13th victory of the season in a road matchup with a Seattle squad that's averaging only 2.69 goals at home this year, 28th in the NHL. |
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| April 5, 2024 |
Vejmelka is slated to get the starting nod at home against Vegas on Friday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka has been sharing the crease with Connor Ingram, having posted a 3-2-0 record, 2.38 GAA and .921 save percentage in his last five outings. The split share should continue heading into the final seven games of the season, which means Vejmelka will likely see three more starts following Friday's appearance. |
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| March 30, 2024 |
Vejmelka is expected to guard the home cage Saturday against the Rangers, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka and Connor Ingram will alternate starts for the rest of the season, lining up Vejmelka for a tough matchup Saturday against the first-place Rangers. The 27-year-old netminder is 11-17-2 this season with a .900 save percentage and a 3.24 GAA over 33 appearances. |
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| March 26, 2024 |
Vejmelka will patrol the home crease Tuesday versus Columbus, according to Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports. - The Coyotes plan to rotate starts between Vejmelka and Connor Ingram for the remainder of the season. The 27-year-old Vejmelka has stopped 64 of 66 shots en route to winning his past two outings. He has a 10-17-2 record this season with a 3.28 GAA and an .899 save percentage through 32 games played. The Blue Jackets rank 25th in the league this campaign with 2.86 goals per contest. |
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| March 22, 2024 |
Vejmelka will start at home against Seattle on Friday, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports. - Vejmelka saved 37 of 38 shots en route to a 4-1 victory over New Jersey in his last start Saturday. He's 9-17-2 with a 3.37 GAA and an .897 save percentage in 31 contests this season. Seattle ranks 29th offensively with 2.65 goals per game, so this is a favorable matchup for Vejmelka. |
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| March 16, 2024 |
Vejmelka will patrol the home crease Saturday against New Jersey. - Vejmelka has lost his past two outings despite stopping 50 of 55 shots during that span. In 30 appearances this season, he has supplied a record of 8-17-2 with a 3.45 GAA and an .894 save percentage. The Devils sit ninth in the league with 3.30 goals per contest this campaign. |
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| March 12, 2024 |
Vejmelka will defend the road net Tuesday against Minnesota, according to Patrick Brown of the Coyotes' official site. - Vejmelka stopped 23 of 26 shots in a 5-2 loss to the Wild on Thursday during his last start. Over 29 appearances this campaign. he has supplied a record of 8-16-2 with a 3.51 GAA and an .893 save percentage. Minnesota ranks 17th in the league this season with 3.09 goals per contest. |
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| March 7, 2024 |
Vejmelka will be in net Thursday at home against the Wild, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports. - Vejmelka was sharp in his last start Sunday against the Capitals, stopping 24 of 26 shots in a 5-2 win. The 27-year-old will try to extend his personal winning streak to three games in a home matchup with a Wild team that ranks 18th in goals per game at 3.08. |
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| March 4, 2024 |
Vejmelka made 24 saves in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Capitals. - The 27-year-old netminder was perfect at 5-on-5, with the Caps' only goals coming on power plays in the second and third periods. Vejmelka has started two straight games and won them both, allowing five goals on 63 shots, and with Connor Ingram winless since Jan. 22, the Coyotes' starting job between the pipes could be up for grabs. |
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| March 3, 2024 |
Vejmelka will guard the road goal Sunday against the Capitals, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka is coming off a 34-save performance in Friday's 5-3 win over Ottawa. Through 27 games played this campaign, he has provided a 7-15-2 record with one shutout, a 3.59 GAA and an .892 save percentage. Washington ranks 30th in the league with 2.63 goals per contest this season. |
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| March 2, 2024 |
Vejmelka made 34 saves in Friday's 5-3 win over the Senators. - The Coyotes handed Vejmelka a 3-0 lead before the first intermission, but the 27-year-old netminder quickly squandered it and the game was tied 3-3 before the end of the second period. However, he kicked out all seven shots he faced in the third as Arizona regained the lead for good. It was Vejmelka's first win since Dec. 27, snapping an 0-8-0 slump over his prior 10 outings in which he's stumbled to a 4.76 GAA and .873 save percentage. Connor Ingram is also winless in his last eight starts so the door is open for Vejmelka to take over the No. 1 job, but he'll need more than just one decent effort to move up the depth chart. |
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| March 1, 2024 |
Vejmelka will defend the road goal in Ottawa on Friday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka will make his first start in four contests, as he gave up six goals on 36 shots in a 6-3 home loss to Toronto on Feb. 21. It has been a tough season for Vejmelka, who is 6-15-2 with a 3.62 GAA and an .891 save percentage. He will face the Senators, who sit at 53 points, good for 27th overall in the NHL standings. |
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| Feb. 21, 2024 |
Vejmelka will patrol the home crease versus the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka has struggled over the past week, suffering back-to-back losses to the Hurricanes and the Avalanche while posting an unsightly 5.18 GAA and .857 save percentage. The 27-year-old netminder will try to snap his personal seven-game losing streak, which dates all the way back to the beginning of January, in a tough home matchup with a red-hot Toronto team that's won four straight games. |
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| Feb. 18, 2024 |
Vejmelka will guard the road cage Sunday against the Avalanche, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka struggled in his last outing, allowing five goals on 26 shots before he was pulled in the third period in a loss to Carolina. With Connor Ingram (undisclosed) sidelined, Vejmelka will get a chance to bounce back against an Avalanche team that's dropped five of their last six contests. The 27-year-old Vejmelka is 6-13-2 on the season with an .893 save percentage and 3.48 GAA. |
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| Feb. 16, 2024 |
Vejmelka will patrol the home crease against Carolina on Friday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka wasn't great in his last start Monday against the Flyers, surrendering four goals on 33 shots en route to a 5-3 defeat. He'll try to earn his first win since Dec. 27 in a home matchup with a Hurricanes team that's 13-11-1 on the road this year. |
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| Feb. 14, 2024 |
Vejmelka stopped 12 of 13 shots he faced in relief of Connor Ingram (undisclosed) in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Wild. - Vejmelka didn't end up with the loss, but it was just an okay performance for the 27-year-old. He'll have a chance to stake his claim to the No. 1 job in goal with Ingram expected to miss 7-10 days. Vejmelka is winless in his last seven outings, allowing 23 goals in that span. For the season, he has a 3.36 GAA and a .900 save percentage over 23 appearances (19 starts). The Coyotes' next game is a tough one at home versus the Hurricanes on Friday. |
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| Feb. 12, 2024 |
Vejmelka will get the starting nod on the road against the Flyers on Monday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka has struggled in his last five starts, posting a 1-4-0 record and 5.15 GAA, though he did put together a perfect 28-save relief appearances versus Vegas on Thursday. If he can perform closer to that level versus Philadelphia, the 27-year-old backstop could play his way back into more starts after losing the No. 1 job to Connor Ingram. |
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| Feb. 8, 2024 |
Vejmelka stopped all 28 shots he faced in relief on Connor Ingram in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights. - Vejmelka had an excellent showing in relief after Ingram gave up three goals on six shots. Prior to Thursday, Vejmelka had allowed at least three goals in five straight outings. The 27-year-old has struggled in 2023-24 with a 6-11-2 record, a 3.33 GAA and a .900 save percentage through 21 outings. With Ingram starting to stumble, Vejmelka's got an opportunity to claim more playing time in the short term. |
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| Jan. 25, 2024 |
Vejmelka made 37 saves in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to Florida. - The Panthers struck three times before the 10-minute mark in the first period, and the Coyotes never recovered. Vejmelka has lost four straight decisions, and sluggish starts are becoming a recurring theme for the 27-year-old netminder -- he got the hook before the first intermission in his last outing. In five appearances since Christmas, Vejmelka has a disastrous 5.15 GAA and .854 save percentage. |
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| Jan. 24, 2024 |
Vejmelka is expected to start on the road against Florida on Wednesday, per Patrick Brown of the Coyotes' official site. - Vejmelka has a 6-10-2 record, 3.32 GAA and .895 save percentage in 19 contests in 2023-24. He's allowed at least three goals in each of his last four outings, stopping 92 of 108 shots (.852 save percentage) in that span. The Panthers, who have an impressive 28-14-4 record, will be a difficult adversary for Vejmelka. |
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| Jan. 11, 2024 |
Vejmelka will start at home versus Calgary on Thursday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka has been sharing the net with Connor Ingram over the last eight games. Vejmelka has lost his last two starts -- albeit, versus Winnipeg and Florida, the two hottest teams in the NHL --- after winning four straight games. He is 6-9-2 with a 3.13 GAA and a .900 save percentage. Vejmelka takes on the Flames, who are in the middle of the pack in scoring, averaging 3.10 goals per game. |
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| Jan. 7, 2024 |
Vejmelka allowed five goals on 35 shots in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Jets, who also scored an empty-netter. - Vejmelka and the Coyotes' defense couldn't contain the Western Conference's top team. This was a second straight loss for Vejmelka, though those defeats have been at the hands of Winnipeg and Florida. The 27-year-old is now at 6-9-2 with a 3.13 GAA and a .904 save percentage over 18 appearances. The Coyotes are back to alternating goalies, so Connor Ingram will likely face the Bruins on Tuesday while Vejmelka lines up to face the Flames on Thursday. |
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| Jan. 6, 2024 |
Vejmelka will guard the home net Sunday versus the Jets, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka has been sharp recently, going 4-1-0 with a .934 save percentage over his last six outings, working his way back into a timeshare with Connor Ingram. Vejmelka will face a Winnipeg team that's won five straight, scoring 16 goals in that span. |
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| Jan. 3, 2024 |
Vejmelka turned aside 34 of 37 shots in a 4-1 loss to Florida on Tuesday. - Vejmelka was solid over the first two periods, allowing just one marker on 23 shots, but Florida got two goals by him on 14 shots in the third frame. The Panthers' final goal was scored on an empty net. The 27-year-old netminder has a 6-8-2 record, 3.01 GAA and .903 save percentage in 17 outings this year. Vejmelka had won his previous four appearances from Dec. 16-27, saving 93 of 99 shots (.939 save percentage) during that stretch. |
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| Jan. 2, 2024 |
Vejmelka will patrol the home crease during Tuesday's matchup with the Panthers, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka has been on fire over the last two-plus weeks, stringing together four straight wins while posting an impressive 1.57 GAA and .939 save percentage as well as a pair of shutouts. He'll try to secure his seventh victory of the season in a tough home matchup with a surging Florida team that's won four straight games. |
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| Dec. 27, 2023 |
Vejmelka will guard the home goal versus Colorado on Wednesday, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports. - Vejmelka has won his last three contests while allowing just two goals on 75 shots (.973 save percentage). However, it will be difficult for him to maintain that level of success against the Avalanche, who rank second offensively this year with 3.65 goals per game. Vejmelka is 5-7-2 with a 2.95 GAA and a .906 save percentage in 15 appearances in 2023-24. |
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| Dec. 21, 2023 |
Vejmelka is slated to start on the road against San Jose on Thursday, per Patrick Brown of the Coyotes' official site. - Vejmelka will attempt to earn his third straight win after stopping the 44 shots he faced over his last two contests. That span includes a shutout victory over Buffalo on Saturday and his relief appearance appearance in Arizona's 4-3 win over the Senators on Tuesday. Vejmelka has a 4-7-2 record, 3.02 GAA and .903 save percentage in 14 outings this campaign. The Sharks rank last offensively this year with 2.09 goals per game, and they've managed just three goals over their last three contests. |
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| Dec. 19, 2023 |
Vejmelka stopped all 16 shots he faced in relief of Connor Ingram in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Senators. - Vejmelka entered after the Senators' third goal, and he laid a strong foundation for the Coyotes to build their comeback on. The 27-year-old Vejmelka has stopped 44 shots in a row over his last two outings -- he shut out the Sabres on Saturday. The Czech netminder improved to 4-7-2 with a 3.02 GAA and a .903 save percentage through 14 appearances. The Coyotes' next two games are on the road with stops in San Jose on Thursday and Colorado on Saturday, but it's unclear how head coach Andre Tourigny will distribute the work between his goalies heading into the holiday break. |
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| Dec. 16, 2023 |
Vejmelka stopped 28 of 28 shots to lead the Coyotes to a 2-0 win over the Sabres on Saturday. - Vejmelka was excellent Saturday, earning the first star of the game and not allowing a single shot past him on 28 shots. This game was a much-needed bounce-back performance for Vejmelka as he had allowed four goals in four straight games and conceded the majority of starts to Connor Ingram lately. This victory marked the first for the Czech goaltender since Oct 21 versus Anaheim. Vejmelka will likely concede most of the starts to Ingram for the time being, though if his strong performance continues, he may be able to work himself back into a larger timeshare of the net. |
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| Dec. 14, 2023 |
Vejmelka will start in Saturday's home game against Buffalo, coach Andre Tourigny told Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports on Thursday. - Vejmelka stopped 33 of 37 shots en route to a 5-2 loss to Buffalo on Monday, so he's getting an opportunity for revenge. That was far from his only rough start in 2023-24, though -- he has a 2-7-2 record, 3.50 GAA and .892 save percentage in 12 outings. Buffalo ranks 25th offensively this year with 2.83 goals per game. |
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| Dec. 12, 2023 |
Vejmelka allowed four goals on 37 shots in Monday's 5-2 road loss against the Sabres. - Vejmelka was making his first appearance since Nov. 22, but he didn't bring his 'A' game to the rink on Monday. All four of the goals he allowed were of the even-strength variety, and he has conceded exactly four goals in each of his past four starts. Vejmelka is winless in eight consecutive starts, and nine appearances, dating back to his last win on Oct. 21 against the Anaheim Ducks. Connor Ingram has excelled, and pushed Vejmelka to the back burner. |
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| Dec. 11, 2023 |
Vejmelka will get the starting nod on the road against the Sabres on Monday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports. - Vejmelka will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing last outing versus the Blues in which he gave up four goals on 11 shots. The backstop has been forced to watch from the bench for seven straight games in favor of Connor Ingram but will take the first game of the Coyotes' back-to-back. Meanwhile, Ingram should be between the road pipes in Pittsburgh on Tuesday. |
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| Nov. 23, 2023 |
Vejmelka coughed up four goals on just 11 shots in Wednesday's 6-5 loss against the Blues. - Vejmelka was pulled after getting beaten by on a shorthanded goal by Alexey Toropchenko early in the second period, slipping behind 4-3. He was replaced by Connor Ingram. Vejmelka has allowed exactly four goals in each of his past three starts, and this was the first time he was pulled in 11 appearances this season. He has been anything but flawless this season. He'll look to bounce back Saturday on the road against the Golden Knights. |
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| Nov. 22, 2023 |
Vejmelka will get the starting nod at home against the Blues on Wednesday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka has been evenly splitting starts with Connor Ingram over the team's last 11 games, so fantasy players can likely expect Ingram to get the nod against Vegas on Saturday. For his part, Vejmelka is winless in his last five appearances, posting a 0-3-2 record, 3.82 GAA and .873 save percentage. |
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| Nov. 19, 2023 |
Vejmelka stopped 21 of 25 shots in the Coyotes' 5-2 loss to the Jets on Saturday. - Vejmelka did not have his best performance Saturday, coughing up goals in each period to record his fifth regulation loss in his last seven appearances. He is now winless in his last seven games, allowing at least four goals in five of those appearances. Vejmelka now posts a 2-6-2 record with a 3.08 GAA and a .901 save percentage. He should continue to split starts with Connor Ingram moving forward. |
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| Nov. 17, 2023 |
Vejmelka is expected to start on the road against Winnipeg on Saturday, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports. - Vejmelka has lost his last six contests while allowing 22 goals on 184 shots (.880 save percentage) in that span. That's reduced his 2023-24 totals to a 2-5-2 record, 3.08 GAA and .906 save percentage in nine outings. The Jets aren't likely to make things easy for him either -- they're tied for sixth offensively with 3.67 goals per game this campaign. |
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| Nov. 15, 2023 |
Vejmelka stopped 32 of 36 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Stars. - Vejmelka kept Arizona in the game for the most part Tuesday despite being outshot 36 to 26. However, Tyler Seguin tied the game on a breakaway late in the third period before Matt Duchene tallied the game-winner in overtime, sticking Vejmelka with a sixth straight defeat -- he's struggled to an .880 save percentage in that span. After starting the season 2-1-0, the 27-year-old Vejmelka is now 2-5-2 with a .906 save percentage and 3.08 GAA. Connor Ingram will likely start Thursday's game in Columbus, lining up Vejmelka for a road matchup with Winnipeg on Saturday. |
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| Nov. 14, 2023 |
Vejmelka will patrol the crease for Tuesday's road clash with Dallas, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka has dropped five straight games, posting a 0-4-1 record, 3.81 GAA and .878 save percentage. With the backstop struggling, the Coyotes figure to continue splitting the workload between Vejmelka and Connor Ingram. Barring a drastic improvement in his performance, Vejmelka shouldn't be expected to offer more than mid-range fantasy value. |
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| Nov. 10, 2023 |
Vejmelka allowed two goals on 33 shots in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Blues. - It was a strong effort from Vejmelka after he had allowed 14 goals over his previous three starts. However, the Coyote's offense could only muster a single goal against Joel Hofer on the other end, handing Vejmelka a fifth straight loss. The 27-year-old netminder is now 2-5-1 with a .908 save percentage to start the season. Connor Ingram will likely get the start Saturday vs. Nashville, potentially lining up Vejmelka for a road matchup with the Stars on Tuesday. |
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| Nov. 9, 2023 |
Vejmelka is expected to guard the road net against St. Louis on Thursday, per Craig Morgan of GoPHNX.com. - Vejmelka will try to snap his personal four-game losing streak. He has struggled during that stretch, allowing 16 goals on 115 shots (.861 save percentage), which is in stark contrast to his 2-1-0 record, 1.65 GAA and .951 save percentage over his first three outings of 2023-24. The Blues are enduring their own hardships -- they've averaged just 2.36 goals per game this campaign. |
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| Nov. 4, 2023 |
Vejmelka will guard the home net Saturday against Winnipeg. - Vejmelka has stopped 77 of 88 shots during his three-game winless skid (0-2-1). He has 2-3-1 record this season with a 2.75 GAA and a .916 save percentage through six appearances this campaign. |
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| Nov. 1, 2023 |
Vejmelka is expected to start on the road against Anaheim on Wednesday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka stopped 36 of 41 shots in a 5-4 loss to LA on Friday. While that showing was far from ideal, the 27-year-old has been good overall this season, posting a 2.51 GAA and a .926 save percentage through five contests. Anaheim is in a four-way tie for 13th offensively with an average of 3.22 goals per game. |
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| Oct. 27, 2023 |
Vejmelka will be between the pipes at home versus Los Angeles on Friday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka has been solid in his last three appearances, including a relief outing against the Kings, posting a 1-2-0 record with a 1.48 GAA. The backstop should continue to see the majority of the starts ahead of Connor Ingram, especially if he can maintain this level of productivity. |
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| Oct. 24, 2023 |
Vejmelka allowed two goals on 18 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Kings. - Connor Ingram was chased in the first period, leading to Vejmelka playing most of the game. With the Coyotes scoring three goals, Vejmelka ended up on the hook for the loss in his relief appearance. Through four games, Vejmelka has given up seven goals on 121 shots. The 27-year-old continues to impress generally, but he may face a tough challenge if he gets the starting nod for Friday's rematch versus the Kings back in Arizona. |
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| Oct. 21, 2023 |
Vejmelka made 32 saves in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Ducks. - The 27-year-old netminder took a shutout into the third period, but Frank Vatrano tapped home the puck on an Anaheim power play from right on Vejmelka's doorstep. He's given up only five total goals in three starts to begin the season with a .951 save percentage, and while his career numbers suggest he'll cool down soon enough, Vejmelka will be an intriguing under-the-radar fantasy option until then. He figures to be back between the pipes for the Coyotes' next game Tuesday in Los Angeles. |
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| Oct. 20, 2023 |
Vejmelka is expected to start Saturday against Anaheim, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports. - Vejmelka has a 1-1-0 record while saving 66 of 70 shots in two contests this season. He's previously struggled against the Ducks, posting a 5.22 GAA and an .850 save percentage in two career games. Anaheim has averaged 3.00 goals per game in 2023-24. |
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| Oct. 17, 2023 |
Vejmelka stopped 33 of 34 shots in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Islanders. - Vejmelka had an excellent night, limiting New York to just a power-play goal in the second period. However, the Coyotes' offense could only muster 13 shots as Vejmelka was stuck with the loss. The 27-year-old netminder has gotten off to a strong start this season, going 1-1-0 while stopping 66 of 70 shots through his first two games after posting an 18-24-6 record with a .900 save percentage last year. Vejmelka will likely get another chance in goal Thursday when the Coyotes visit the Blues. |
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| Oct. 15, 2023 |
Vejmelka will guard the road goal Tuesday against the Islanders, according to Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports. - Vejmelka stopped 33 of 36 shots in Friday's 4-3 shootout win over New Jersey to begin the 2023-24 season. He will get the second half of Arizona's back-to-back after Connor Ingram plays Monday versus the Rangers. |
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| Oct. 14, 2023 |
Vejmelka kicked aside 33 of the 36 shots he faced in Friday's 4-3 shootout win against the Devils. - The 27-year-old Czech tendy was staked to a 2-0 lead early in the second period, but he was beaten for three straight goals in a 10-plus minute span to fall behind. Nick Schmaltz bailed him out with a power-play goal in the third, and Vejmelka stopped both Timo Meier and Jesper Bratt in the shootout to rebound for the win. |
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| Oct. 13, 2023 |
Vejmelka will be in the visiting blue paint versus the Devils on Friday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - This will be the third consecutive season that Vejmelka is Arizona's No. 1 goaltender. He was 18-24-6 with a 3.43 GAA and .899 save percentage in 2022-23. Vejmelka has a tough matchup Friday, facing a New Jersey team that was fourth in goals last season with 291. |
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| Sept. 21, 2023 |
Vejmelka will tend the twine in Sunday's game versus the Kings in Australia, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Connor Ingram will start the first game of the NHL Global Series in Melbourne, and Vejmelka will go a day later. The 27-year-old Vejmelka enters 2023-24 as the Coyotes' presumptive starter after posting an 18-24-6 record, a 3.43 GAA and an .899 save percentage through 50 games last season. |
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| April 13, 2023 |
Vejmelka will start at home against Vancouver on Thursday. - The Coyotes initially announced Ivan Prosvetov as the starter, but they then switched to Vejmelka. It's not clear why Arizona made the change. Vejmelka will look to end his personal five-game losing streak, during which he has allowed 18 goals on 147 shots. He's 18-24-5 with a 3.40 GAA and a .901 save percentage in 49 contests this season. The Canucks have won three of their last four contests to boost their record to 37-37-7. |
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| April 7, 2023 |
Vejmelka allowed four goals on 33 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken. - Vejmelka's losing streak is up to five games, and he's given up 18 goals in that span. He had no answer for the Kraken's top line in this contest -- each member of that trio put a goal past the 26-year-old netminder. Vejmelka is down to 18-24-5 with a 3.40 GAA and a .902 save percentage through 49 appearances this season. The Coyotes have a favorable matchup at home versus the Ducks on Saturday, but it's unclear which goalie they'll start in that contest. |
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| April 6, 2023 |
Vejmelka will patrol the visiting crease versus Seattle on Thursday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka has lost his last four starts, giving up 14 goals on 114 shots. He is 18-23-5 with a 3.38 GAA and .901 save percentage this season. Vejmelka has a tough matchup versus the Kraken, who are fourth in NHL scoring, averaging 3.53 goals per contest. |
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| March 31, 2023 |
Vejmelka allowed four goals on 30 shots in a 5-2 loss to Dallas on Friday. - Vejmelka lost his fourth straight game during which he's allowed 14 goals on 114 shots. Arizona had a 2-1 lead going into the first intermission Friday, but Vejmelka allowed two goals on 11 shots in the second period to surrender the lead, and Arizona never got it back. He's 18-23-5 with a 3.38 GAA and a .901 save percentage in 48 outings this season. |
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| March 27, 2023 |
Vejmelka gave up five goals on 29 shots in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Oilers. - The Coyotes battled back from a two-goal deficit in the third period, but Ryan Nugent-Hopkins tallied on the power play with 7:55 left to close out the scoring. Vejmelka has hit a skid with 10 goals allowed on 84 shots over his last three games, all losses. The 26-year-old has still defied expectations a bit with an 18-22-5 record, a 3.37 GAA and a .902 save percentage through 47 appearances. The Coyotes have a back-to-back up next -- they host the Stars on Friday and the Sharks on Saturday to wrap up their current homestand. |
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| March 24, 2023 |
Vejmelka kicked out 27 of 30 shots in a 3-1 loss to Colorado on Friday. - Vejmelka did alright over his previous three starts, posting a 2-1-0 record, 2.61 GAA and .921 save percentage in that span. This game started out pretty well for him too. He did surrender a power-play goal to Nathan MacKinnon midway through the first period, but he was perfect in the second. Vejmelka was done in by the third frame though, allowing two goals on nine shots during that stretch. He dropped to 18-21-5 with a 3.33 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 46 appearances this season. |
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| March 21, 2023 |
Vejmelka stopped 23 of 25 shots in the Coyotes' 2-1 loss to the Jets on Tuesday. - Vejmelka was solid Tuesday, allowing just two goals, but was outdueled by Connor Hellebuyck in the low-scoring affair. This start snaps a two-game winning streak for Vejmelka. He should continue to split the crease with Connor Ingram moving forward. |
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| March 12, 2023 |
Vejmelka will face the Wild at home Sunday. - Vejmelka is coming off a terrific 40-save victory over St. Louis, making him 17-19-5 on the year. However, in his previous six outings, he posted a brutal .869 save percentage while allowing at least five goals in four games. Vejmelka is sporting a .904 save percentage with a 3.36 GAA this season. |
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| March 7, 2023 |
Vejmelka stopped 40 of 42 shots in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Blues. - Vejmelka and the Coyotes killed off six penalties in the contest. Pavel Buchnevich had both of the Blues' goals. Vejmelka has alternated wins and losses over his last four games, allowing 15 goals in that span. He's up to 17-19-5 with a 3.36 GAA and a .904 save percentage through 43 appearances this season. Vejmelka and Connor Ingram continue to alternate starts, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the latter in goal for Thursday's game versus the Predators. |
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| March 3, 2023 |
Vejmelka will patrol the home crease Friday against Carolina, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka is coming off a 23-save performance in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Chicago. He has a 16-18-5 record this season with a 3.32 GAA and a .904 save percentage. The Hurricanes rank ninth in the league this campaign with 3.34 goals per game. |
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| Feb. 28, 2023 |
Vejmelka allowed a goal on 24 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks. - Vejmelka got enough goal support in this one, though he lost his shutout bid on an Andreas Athanasiou goal with 1:29 left in the third period. The 26-year-old Vejmelka ends February with a 3-1-1 record and 22 goals allowed over six appearances. For the season, he's at 16-18-5 with a 3.32 GAA and a .904 save percentage through 41 outings. He'll get Wednesday off as Connor Ingram starts versus the Stars, but Vejmelka should be expected in goal for Friday's tough matchup against the Hurricanes. |
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| Feb. 22, 2023 |
Vejmelka allowed six goals on 51 shots in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Flames. - The ice was heavily tilted toward the Coyotes' end, as they were outshot 51-14 for the game. Vejmelka did what he could to keep things close, but three goals in the third period sunk him. This was the second-highest shot total he's faced -- he also surrendered six goals on 53 shots in the season opener. The 26-year-old is down to 15-18-5 with a 3.38 GAA and a .903 save percentage through 40 appearances. Connor Ingram is already confirmed to start Sunday versus the Predators, so Vejmelka isn't likely to play again until Tuesday's game against the Blackhawks. |
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| Feb. 21, 2023 |
Vejmelka will start Wednesday's home game against Calgary, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka gave up five goals on 14 shots in Saturday's 6-5 shootout loss to Los Angeles prior to getting pulled in the first period. He has a 15-17-5 record this season with a 3.31 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 39 appearances. Calgary is tied for 16th in the league this campaign with 3.14 goals per game. |
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| Feb. 18, 2023 |
Vejmelka stopped 9 of 14 shots in the Coyotes' 6-5 shootout loss to the Kings on Saturday. - Vejmelka struggled mightly in this game, allowing five goals in the first period, eventually getting pulled just 15:48 into the game. As the Coyotes tied the game at 5-5, Vejmelka did not register the loss for the contest. After losing eight straight games earlier in January, Vejmelka has had a better run of late, winning four of his last six contests. He is potentially a candidate to be moved by the trade deadline. |
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| Feb. 17, 2023 |
Vejmelka will get the road crease versus LA on Saturday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka was strong in his last game, stopping 29 shots in a 4-2 win in Nashville. Vejmelka is 15-17-5 with a 3.20 GAA and .906 save percentage this season. Trade rumors have swirled around Vejmelka of late and LA has been named as a possible destination. The Kings are 13th in NHL scoring, averaging 3.27 goals per game this season. |
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| Feb. 14, 2023 |
Vejmelka turned aside 29 shots in Monday's 4-2 win over the Predators. - It was another solid performance from the 26-year-old netminder, who stumbled a bit in the second period by giving up two goals in about four minutes but was otherwise untroubled by Nashville's attack. Vejmelka has given up two goals or less in four of his last five starts, going 4-0-1 over that stretch with a 2.20 GAA and .936 save percentage, and the surge has carried him to a career-high 15 wins on the season. |
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| Feb. 13, 2023 |
Vejmelka will be between the pipes on the road against Nashville on Monday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka hasn't suffered a regulation loss in his last four contests, registering a 3-0-1 record, 2.25 GAA and .936 save percentage. On the year, the 26-year-old netminder has already surpassed his win total from last season with 14 victories in 37 contests. |
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| Feb. 11, 2023 |
Vejmelka allowed six goals on 37 shots in Saturday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Blues. - Vejmelka's strong run of play came to a crashing halt Saturday. He gave up five straight goals in 18:13 of game time in the contest, though the Coyotes were able to bounce back from their third-period deficit, only for Ryan O'Reilly to win it for the Blues in overtime. Vejmelka had given up just three goals over his last three starts combined, though playing behind the Coyotes' shaky defense made that success unsustainable. He's now at 14-17-5 with a 3.24 GAA and a .906 save percentage through 37 appearances. He's been sharing the crease with Connor Ingram over the last month, so Vejmelka will probably cede the starting duties for Monday's game in Nashville. |
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| Feb. 10, 2023 |
Vejmelka will get the road crease Saturday versus St. Louis, according to Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports. - Vejmelka has won his last three starts, giving up three goals on 104 shots. He has been sharing the net evenly with Connor Ingram over the last 10 games and it seems to have served Vejmelka well as he has played quite well of late. He is 14-17-4 with a 3.16 GAA and .908 save percentage. Vejmelka will face the Blues, who are tied for 20th in NHL scoring, averaging 3.00 goals per game. |
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| Feb. 6, 2023 |
Vejmelka will be between the pipes at home against the Wild on Monday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka entered the All-Star break on a two-game winning streak during which he conceded just one goal on 69 shots (.986 save percentage). Even with the Czech netminder playing well, he will likely have to continue splitting the workload with fellow youngster Connor Ingram. |
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| Jan. 26, 2023 |
Vejmelka will defend the home goal during Thursday's game versus the Blues, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka was excellent in his last start Sunday against the Golden Knights, stopping 35 of 36 shots en route to a 4-1 victory. He'll try to pick up his 13th win of the season in a home matchup with a St. Louis squad that's averaging 3.29 goals per game on the road this year, ninth in the NHL. |
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| Jan. 22, 2023 |
Vejmelka stopped 35 of 36 shots in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Golden Knights. - A Clayton Keller hat trick provided Vejmelka with plenty of support as the 26-year-old goalie snapped his personal eight-game losing streak. While he's had a rough go of things lately, this could be a sign that more rest lately has helped him get back on track. Vejmelka is up to 12-17-4 with a 3.29 GAA and a .904 save percentage through 34 appearances this season. He's alternated starts with Connor Ingram over the last seven contests -- if that pattern holds, Ingram would get Tuesday's game versus the Ducks and Vejmelka would return to the crease Thursday versus the Blues, but the Coyotes have not announced their goaltending plans for the week. |
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| Jan. 20, 2023 |
Vejmelka will defend the blue paint during Sunday's home game against the Golden Knights, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka struggled in his last start Thursday versus Washington, surrendering four goals on 33 shots en route to a 4-0 defeat. He'll try to snap his personal eight-game losing streak, which dates all the way back to Dec. 31 against Tampa Bay, in a home matchup with a slumping Vegas team that's lost three straight contests. |
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| Jan. 19, 2023 |
Vejmelka will start between the pipes in Thursday's home game versus the Capitals, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka was pretty solid in his last start Sunday against the Jets, turning aside 22 of 24 shots, but he still came away with a loss due to a lack of goal support from his teammates. The 26-year-old goaltender will try to snap his personal seven-game losing streak in a home matchup with a Washington team that's averaging 3.22 goals per game on the road this year, 11th in the NHL . |
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| Jan. 15, 2023 |
Vejmelka stopped 22 of 24 shots in a 2-1 loss to the Jets on Sunday. - Vejmelka surrendered both goals on just five shots in the second period. He's now lost his last seven contests, but at least Sunday ended his run of seven straight games where he allowed three or more goals. Vejmelka is 11-16-4 with a 3.33 GAA and .902 save percentage in 32 contests this season. |
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| Jan. 14, 2023 |
Vejmelka will guard the road net Sunday in Winnipeg, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports. - Vejmelka will start the second leg of a back-to-back, with Connor Ingram in net Saturday. Vejmelka has struggled recently, dropping his last six starts with a .873 save percentage. The 26-year-old netminder will try to get back on track against a Jets team that's averaging 3.4 goals per game, the fourth-highest mark in the league. |
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| Jan. 12, 2023 |
Vejmelka allowed four goals on 46 shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Senators. The fifth goal was an empty-netter. - Vejmelka lost his sixth straight start, and he's allowed four or more goals in five of them. The Senators got to him at least once in each period, and the Coyotes couldn't keep pace on the scoresheet. Vejmelka is down to 11-15-4 with a 3.38 GAA and a .902 save percentage through 31 appearances. Connor Ingram might be called upon for a start soon, if only to give Vejmelka a breather amid one of the worst slumps of his young career. |
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| Jan. 10, 2023 |
Vejmelka allowed four goals on 33 shots in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Sharks. - Vejmelka has lost five straight outings, and he's given up 23 goals over that shaky span. The Coyotes led 2-1 after the first period, but their offense stalled out and Vejmelka couldn't maintain the lead. The 26-year-old slipped to 11-14-4 with a 3.35 GAA and a .902 save percentage through 30 starts. He's faced a league-high 1,017 shots this season while logging the fifth-most ice time (1,789:22) among goalies. The Coyotes are set to host the Senators on Thursday. |
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| Jan. 8, 2023 |
Vejmelka will patrol the home crease Sunday against Pittsburgh, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka has lost his past three outings, surrendering 16 goals on 106 shots. He has a record of 11-12-4 this season with a 3.33 GAA and a .903 save percentage in 28 appearances. Vejmelka allowed six goals on 53 shots in a 6-2 loss to the Penguins on Oct. 13. Pittsburgh has scored 3.24 goals per game this season. |
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| Jan. 5, 2023 |
Vejmelka is slated to get the starting nod on the road against the Flyers on Thursday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka has given up a combined 10 goals on 72 shots in his last two outings for a .861 save percentage. In fact, the 26-year-old netminder is sporting a 2-3-1 record in his last six contests. With Vejmelka taking the first game of the Yotes back-to-back, Connor Ingram is expected to feature against the Blackhawks on Friday. |
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| Jan. 3, 2023 |
Vejmelka will get the starting nod versus Florida on the road Tuesday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka has allowed three or more goals in all but one of his last 13 appearances. During that stretch, the 26-year-old Czech is 5-5-3 with a .899 save percentage. Given his supporting cast, fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting Vejmelka to rack up a ton of wins this season with his ceiling likely in the 20-25 range if only through sheer volume of starts. |
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| Dec. 31, 2022 |
Vejmelka stopped 30 of 35 shots Saturday in a 5-3 loss to Tampa Bay. - Vejmelka has been one of the busiest goaltenders in the NHL this season. His 804 saves are just one behind Connor Hellebuyck for the NHL lead. His 3.16 GAA and .909 save percentage don't look great on the surface, but there's obviously something of a gem under the surface. If only Vejmelka could get a bit of help from his teammates. |
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| Dec. 29, 2022 |
Vejmelka will start in goal at home Thursday versus the Maple Leafs, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka got a little extra rest coming out of the holiday break as Connor Ingram backstopped the Coyotes to a 6-3 win over the Avalanche on Tuesday. It's no surprise Vejmelka's back in goal -- he's been the Coyotes' top goalie for a majority of the year. He earned his first win of the season over Toronto on Oct. 17, stopping 26 of 28 shots in that contest. |
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| Dec. 23, 2022 |
Vejmelka is expected to start at home against Los Angeles on Friday, according to Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site. - Vejmelka has allowed at least three goals in each of his last 10 contests. He's 9-9-4 with a 3.19 GAA and .908 save percentage in 23 games in 2022-23. Los Angeles is ranked 15th offensively with 3.25 goals per game. |
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| Dec. 21, 2022 |
Vejmelka will guard the road goal in Wednesday's game versus the Golden Knights, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. - Vejmelka has given up at least three goals in nine straight outings, but he's managed a reasonable 3-3-3 record in that span. The Golden Knights have been struggling at home lately, especially with Jack Eichel (lower body) out, but this is still a tough matchup for Vejmelka and the Coyotes. |
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| Dec. 19, 2022 |
Vejmelka will start Monday's home game against Montreal, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka has won three of his past four outings, including a 30-save effort in a 5-4 victory over the Islanders last Friday. He has a 9-8-3 record this season with a 3.11 GAA and a .911 save percentage in 21 appearances. The Canadiens sit 28th in the NHL this season with 2.74 goals per game. |
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| Dec. 16, 2022 |
Vejmelka will get the starting nod at home versus the Islanders on Friday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka has conceded three or more goals in all but one of his last 10 outings, posting a 3-5-2 record and .911 save percentage. The Coyotes are allowing 35.1 shots per game, third highest in the NHL, so while Vejmelka could have some fantasy upside due to a high volume of shots, he hasn't exactly been keeping them out of the net either. |
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| Dec. 13, 2022 |
Vejmelka will defend the road goal Tuesday versus San Jose, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka has won his past two outings, including a 37-save effort in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over Philadelphia. He has a record of 8-7-3 this season with a 3.07 GAA and a .913 save percentage in 19 appearances. Vejmelka went 1-1-0 versus the Sharks last year, having stopped 64 of 69 shots. |
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| Dec. 11, 2022 |
Vejmelka allowed four goals on 41 shots in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Flyers. - Vejmelka faced a barrage of Philadelphia shots but managed to turn aside 37 of 41 as Arizona would go on to win 5-4 in overtime. The 26-year-old netminder has now won his last two starts while facing over 40 shots in each. Vejmelka improves to 8-7-3 with a .913 save percentage. He's proven to be a solid goaltending option despite his role on a struggling Coyotes team. |
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| Dec. 9, 2022 |
Vejmelka will patrol the home crease against Boston on Friday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - The Coyotes return home after a 14--game road trip, last playing at home Nov. 3. Vejmelka is 1-0-1 at home as the Coyotes have played 20 of their 24 games on the road. Overall, he is 6-7-3 with a 3.03 GAA and a .912 save percentage. Vejmelka has a tough start as he faces the Bruins, who are the best team in the NHL, with a 21-3-1 record and averaging 4.00 goals per game. |
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| Dec. 5, 2022 |
Vejmelka will start Monday on the road versus Calgary, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka has gone winless in his past three outings, giving 10 goals on 99 shots. He has a 6-6-3 record this season with a 3.02 GAA and a .913 save percentage through 16 games played. Vejmelka went 0-2-0 in three games versus the Flames last year with a 4.51 GAA. |
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| Dec. 3, 2022 |
Vejmelka will start Saturday on the road against Vancouver, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka surrendered four goals on 31 shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Kings. He has a 6-6-2 record this season with a 3.04 GAA and a .913 save percentage in 15 appearances. Vejmelka went 0-2-0 versus the Canucks last year, giving up 11 goals on 51 shots. |
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| Dec. 1, 2022 |
Vejmelka will guard the road goal versus the Kings on Thursday. - Vejmelka has gone 1-2-1 over his last four outings, allowing 11 goals in that span, though his one win was a shutout. The 26-year-old will face a reeling Kings team that yielded nine goals versus the Kraken on Tuesday and has lost five of its last six games. |
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| Nov. 25, 2022 |
Vejmelka will start in the road crease in Detroit on Friday, according to Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports. - Vejmelka was terrific Wednesday, stopping all 36 shots in a 4-0 win over Carolina. He is 6-5-1 with a 2.98 GAA and a .916 save percentage. Vejmelka faces the Red Wings, who are 14th overall in NHL scoring, averaging 3.26 goals per game. |
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| Nov. 23, 2022 |
Vejmelka will start on the road versus Carolina on Wednesday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka is playing better than expected this season, as he is 5-5-1 with a 3.23 GAA and a .909 save percentage. He has lost his last two starts, giving up four goals in each, but it was to two of the three best teams in the NHL, New Jersey and Vegas. He will take on the Hurricanes, who are 10-5-4 and averaging 3.06 goals per game. |
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| Nov. 17, 2022 |
Vejmelka will guard the road net Thursday against Vegas. - Vejmelka saw his three-game winning streak end when he stopped 22 of 26 shots in a 4-2 loss to New Jersey on Saturday. He's 5-4-1 with a 3.16 GAA and .910 save percentage in 11 contests this season. Playing against Vegas is one of the toughest assignments a goaltender can get. The Golden Knights rank fourth offensively with 3.59 goals per game. |
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| Nov. 12, 2022 |
Vejmelka will start Saturday's road game against New Jersey, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka has won his past three outings, stopping 90 of 93 shots. He is coming off a 24-save shutout victory over the Islanders on Thursday. Vejmelka's hot streak has lifted his record to 5-3-1 on the year to go along with a 3.06 GAA and a .915 save percentage. He has gone 1-1-0 versus the Devils in his career, allowing seven goals on 74 shots. |
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| Nov. 11, 2022 |
Vejmelka made 24 saves during a 2-0 victory over the Islanders on Thursday. - Capturing his fourth consecutive decision, Vejmelka cooled down an Islanders squad that entered Thursday with seven wins in their past eight games. The 26-year-old netminder preserved the shutout by denying Brock Nelson from the slot area with 6:31 to go in the third period. Vejmelka (5-3-0) turned aside 11 third-period shots, clinching his first shutout this season. |
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| Nov. 10, 2022 |
Vejmelka is slated to start against the Islanders on the road Thursday. - Vejmelka has a 4-3-1 record, 3.41 GAA, and .908 save percentage in nine games this season. He's done well lately, holding the competition to two or fewer goals in three of his last four games. The Islanders might be a challenge, though. They're tied for 10th in the league offensively with 3.50 goals per game. |
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| Nov. 8, 2022 |
Vejmelka will be in the road net for Tuesday's game against Buffalo, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports. - Vejmelka is 3-3-1 with a 3.72 GAA and .901 save percentage in eight games this season. He's got a tough assignment ahead of him given how well the Sabres' forwards have been doing. Buffalo is tied for first offensively with 4.08 goals per game. |
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| Nov. 5, 2022 |
Vejmelka will be in goal for Saturday's road game against Washington, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports - Vejmelka turned aside 41 shots in a 3-1 win over Florida this past Tuesday. He didn't look nearly as good during Thursday's relief appearance versus Dallas, when he surrendered four goals on 26 shots. Vejmelka has a 2-3-1 record this year with a 3.97 GAA and an .895 save percentage. Washington has gone winless in its last three outings going into Saturday's contest. |
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| Nov. 3, 2022 |
Vejmelka surrendered four goals on 26 shots in Thursday's 7-2 loss to the Stars. - Vejmelka entered shortly after the halfway mark of the first period, as Connor Ingram yielded three goals on 10 shots to open the contest. Vejmelka didn't fare much better in this one, but it won't show up in his record. The 26-year-old now has a 3.97 GAA and an .895 save percentage in seven outings (six starts). He'll have a tough time getting wins behind a lackluster defense, and he's not stopping enough shots to make up for that. |
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| Nov. 1, 2022 |
Vejmelka will guard the home net Tuesday night versus Florida, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka is coming off a 32-save effort in last Friday's 3-2 overtime loss to Winnipeg. He has a 1-3-1 record this season with a 4.41 GAA and an .884 save percentage through five games played. The Panthers ended a two-game losing skid Saturday with a 5-3 win against the Senators. |
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| Oct. 28, 2022 |
Vejmelka will start Friday at home against Winnipeg. - Vejmelka has made four starts this season and has surrendered at least five goals in three of those contests. To make matters worse for Vejmelka, the Jets are on a bit of a roll after scoring 10 goals in their last two contests. If there's a silver lining for Vejmelka, it's that the Jets are still a middle-of-the-road team offensively this season with their 3.14 goals per game. |
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| Oct. 22, 2022 |
Vejmelka will guard the road net against Ottawa on Saturday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Vejmelka is 1-2-0 this season but is coming off a great performance against the Maple Leafs, as he turned aside 26 of 28 shots in a 4-2 win Monday. He faces the Senators, who have scored 15 goals in four games, including 12 over their last two contests. |
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| Oct. 17, 2022 |
Vejmelka will start on the road against Toronto on Monday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - This marks a third straight start for Vejmelka this season. He has a 0-2-0 record with a 5.54 GAA and an .884 save percentage in his previous two outings. Vejmelka made 45 saves in a 2-1 win over the Leafs last season. |
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| Oct. 16, 2022 |
Vejmelka allowed five goals on 42 shots in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Bruins. The sixth goal was an empty-netter. - Boston's best players didn't even get involved much, as the depth forwards did most of the damage against Vejmelka. It's been a rough start to the year for the 26-year-old, as he's allowed 11 goals on 95 shots in just two contests. While it may not be this bad all year, Vejmelka will still face a lot of rubber with a porous defense in front of him. It's not likely to be any easier Monday versus Auston Matthews and the Maple Leafs. |
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| Oct. 14, 2022 |
Vejmelka will be in the road net Friday against the Bruins, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - It was not a pretty start for Vejmelka on Thursday as he gave up three goals on Pittsburgh's first seven shots before settling down and stopping 43 of the last 46 shots sent his way. He will play a Boston squad Saturday that scored five versus Washington on Wednesday, so it will not get any easier for the beleaguered goaltender. |
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| Oct. 13, 2022 |
Vejmelka will start Thursday against Pittsburgh, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports. - Vejmelka is making his first start of the season. He had a 13-32-3 record, 3.68 GAA, and .898 save percentage in 52 games last season. Arizona is probably going to lean on him fairly heavily in 2022-23, but he's not expected to put up good numbers behind the rebuilding team. |
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| Oct. 7, 2022 |
Vejmelka will start Friday's preseason tilt in Vancouver, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports. - Vejmelka is likely making his final preseason appearance before the Coyotes begin their regular season next week. The second-year netminder posted a 3.68 GAA and an .898 save percentage last season. Expect him to be Arizona's top goaltending option again during the 2022-23 campaign. |
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| Sept. 28, 2022 |
Vejmelka will guard the road goal in Anaheim on Wednesday. - The Coyotes brought a mix of veterans and prospects on the road for this contest. Vejmelka heads into 2022-23 as the Coyotes' top netminder, though he's still a massive risk in fantasy while playing for a team unlikely to be on the right side of many results throughout the campaign. |
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| April 29, 2022 |
Vejmelka will get the starting nod at home against Nashville on Friday. - Vejmelka stopped 35 of 38 shots in a win over the Wild on Tuesday, snapping an 0-5-1 skid over his previous seven outings. The rookie netminder is sporting a 3.60 GAA and a .900 save percentage with a 13-32-3 record this season. He's 0-2-0 with an .849 save percentage against the Predators. |
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| April 26, 2022 |
Vejmelka will start between the pipes in Tuesday's road game versus the Wild, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. - Vejmelka was sharp in his last start Friday against the Capitals, stopping 27 of 28 shots, but he ultimately came away with a loss due to a complete lack of goal support from his teammates. He'll try to snap his personal six-game losing streak in an unfavorable road matchup with a red-hot Wild team that's won five straight contests. |
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| April 22, 2022 |
Vejmelka will patrol the crease during Friday's home game versus the Capitals, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. - Vejmelka was a little shaky in his last start Wednesday against Chicago, surrendering four goals on 40 shots en route to a 4-3 overtime defeat. He'll try to snap his personal five-game losing streak in a tough home matchup with a Washington team that's averaging 3.58 goals per game on the road this year, fourth in the NHL. |
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| April 20, 2022 |
Vejmelka will guard the home goal during Wednesday's matchup with Chicago, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. - Vejmelka was tested early and often in his last start Monday against the Hurricanes, and he ultimately wasn't up to the task surrendering five goals on 51 shots en route to a 5-3 loss. He'll try to get back in the win column in a favorable home matchup with a free-falling Blackhawks team that's lost nine of its last 10 games. |
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| April 19, 2022 |
Vejmelka allowed five goals on 50 shots in Monday's 5-3 loss to Carolina. - Vejmelka did his part to keep the game close, facing a barrage from Carolina, but Arizona was unable to overcome a 51-26 shot deficit. It's the fifth consecutive losing decision for the 25-year-old goaltender. Vejmelka has looked good at times in his rookie season, but wins remain hard to come by in Arizona. His record falls to 12-31-2 on the season with an .899 save percentage. |
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| April 18, 2022 |
Vejmelka will be between the pipes at home versus Carolina on Monday, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports. - Vejmelka is winless in his last four outings, as he has posted an 0-3-0 record and abysmal 6.79 GAA. Given his underwhelming supporting cast, the 25-year-old Czech shouldn't be expected to pick up too many wins down the stretch, limiting him to low-end fantasy value. |
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| April 14, 2022 |
Vejmelka will defend the blue paint during Thursday's road game against the Canucks, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports. - Vejmelka has struggled recently, suffering back-to-back losses to the Golden Knights and the Devils while posting an ugly 6.00 GAA and .844 save percentage. He'll try to get back on track and secure his 13th win of the season in a road matchup with a hot Vancouver team that's won four straight contests. |
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| April 12, 2022 |
Vejmelka will defend the cage for Tuesday's home clash with New Jersey, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. - Vejmelka is 2-6-1 with a 3.92 GAA in his last nine contests and has given up at least two goals in each of those outings. On the year, the 25-year-old netminder is 12-28-2 in 44 appearances and could enter the 2022-23 campaign as the presumptive No. 1 option between the pipes. |
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| April 4, 2022 |
Vejmelka allowed two goals on 31 shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Blackhawks. - This was Vejmelka's second win in three outings. The 25-year-old netminder continues to serve as the Coyotes' top option in net. He has a 12-27-2 record, a 3.40 GAA and a .905 save percentage through 43 contests. Ivan Prosvetov will start Monday versus the Blues, but Vejmelka should be back in goal Thursday against the Canucks. |
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| April 3, 2022 |
Vejmelka will start Sunday's game in Chicago, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. - Vejmelka has been as busy a netminder as any recently, starting the last seven games. He's a dreadful 1-5-1 with a 3.94 GAA and .898 save percentage over that span, making him a quantity-over-quality fantasy option between the pipes. The opposing Blackhawks sit 26th overall with an average 2.64 goals for this season and have lost four in a row. |
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| April 1, 2022 |
Vejmelka will start Friday against visiting Anaheim, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. - Vejmelka's been a busy man of late, as this will be his seventh consecutive start. He went 1-4-1 over the previous six while facing an average of 36 shots per game. A lighter workload may await him Friday, as the Ducks come in having failed to win any of their last 11 games (0-8-3). |
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| March 30, 2022 |
Vejmelka stopped 40 of 42 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Sharks. - Vejmelka is no stranger to facing a lot of shots -- he's seen 40 or more in eight games this season, going 4-3-1 in those contests. His win Wednesday ended a five-game losing skid. The 25-year-old is up to 11-26-2 with a 3.38 GAA and a .906 save percentage through 41 contests. Given the Coyotes' poor record, Vejmelka is more of a streaming option in favorable matchups in fantasy. They'll host the Ducks on Friday for their next game. |
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| March 28, 2022 |
Vejmelka surrendered five goals on 35 shots in two periods of Monday's 6-1 loss to the Oilers. - Vejmelka didn't reward head coach Andre Tourigny's confidence to start him on back-to-back nights. The 25-year-old netminder gave up goals to three of the Oilers' four lines before Josef Korenar was brought in to play the third period. Vejmelka has lost five games in a row (0-4-1) and now sits at 10-26-2 with a 3.42 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 40 outings. The Coyotes are back home for Wednesday's game versus the Sharks. |
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| March 27, 2022 |
Vejmelka allowed two goals on 40 shots in Sunday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Jets. - Vejmelka was a big reason the game got to overtime in the first place. The 25-year-old was bested by Mark Scheifele on both goals in the low-scoring contest. Through 39 outings, Vejmelka sports a 10-25-2 record with a 3.34 GAA and a .906 save percentage -- those are solid numbers given the Coyotes' poor position in the standings. It's unclear if he'll start again Monday versus the Oilers given the heavy workload he faced in Sunday's contest. Josef Korenar would likely get the nod if Vejmelka is given the night off. |
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| March 25, 2022 |
Vejmelka will start Friday's game against the Flames, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. - Vejmelka has allowed at least three goals in each of his last four starts, going 1-3-0 in that stretch. He'll need to be on top of his game to give the Coyotes a chance against the Pacific Division-leading Flames, as goal support will be tough to come by against Calgary starter Jacob Markstrom, who comes in with a 2.11 GAA and .927 save percentage. Vejmelka's been far less impressive with 3.37 and .905 marks. |
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| March 22, 2022 |
Vejmelka will get the starting nod at home against the Kraken on Tuesday, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. - Vejmelka is 3-2-0 over his last five outings with a strong .933 save percentage. The newly-extended netminder is now 10-23-1 this season with a 3.35 GAA and a .905 save percentage on the year. In his last home appearance, Vejmelka picked up an impressive win over the Avalanche by stopping 42 of 43 shots. |
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| March 21, 2022 |
Vejmelka agreed to terms on a three-year, $8.175 million contract with Arizona on Monday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports. - Vejmelka had been splitting the crease with Scott Wedgewood but may be in line to see the bulk of the workload moving forward now that Wedgewood was shipped off to Dallas. On the year, Vejmelka is 10-23-1 with one shutout and a 3.35 GAA in his last 36 appearances and should be expected to enter the 2022-23 campaign as the presumptive starter. |
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| March 20, 2022 |
Vejmelka allowed three goals on 28 shots in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Sharks. The fourth goal was an empty-netter. - Lawson Crouse gave the Coyotes a lead with 4:51 left in the third period, but Vejmelka allowed goals to Timo Meier and Noah Gregor in the next 1:09 to flip the game around. Despite the tough result, Vejmelka has won three of his last five games and hasn't allowed more than three goals in any of them. The 25-year-old is 10-23-1 with a 3.35 GAA and a .905 save percentage in 36 appearances. The Coyotes return home for a favorable matchup Tuesday versus the Kraken. |
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| March 18, 2022 |
Vejmelka will defend the blue paint during Sunday's road game versus the Sharks, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. - Vejmelka was rock solid in his last start Tuesday versus Montreal, stopping 36 of 39 shots en route to a 6-3 win. He'll try to secure his 11th win of the year in a road matchup with a San Jose squad that's averaging just 2.48 goals per game at home this season, 31st in the NHL. |
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| March 16, 2022 |
Vejmelka stopped 36 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Canadiens. - The Coyotes roared out to a 5-1 lead in the second period, but two late goals eight seconds apart by Cole Caufield made things a little nervous for Arizona heading into intermission. Vejmelka regained his focus over the break, however, and shut down the Montreal attack the rest of the way. The 25-year-old has won three of his last four starts, posting a 2.26 GAA and .940 save percentage during that stretch, and he could be close to breaking out of a timeshare with Scott Wedgewood and reclaiming the top spot in the crease. |
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| March 12, 2022 |
Vejmelka will guard the road goal during Saturday's matchup with Boston, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. - Vejmelka has been on a roll recently, picking up back-to-back wins over the Avalanche and the Red Wings while posting an impressive 1.50 GAA and .958 save percentage. He'll try to secure his 10th victory of the campaign in a road matchup with a Bruins team that's averaging 2.90 goals per game at home this year, 22nd in the NHL. |
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| March 8, 2022 |
Vejmelka received the starting nod for Tuesday's contest in Detroit, per Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan. - Vejmelka has gone 3-7-0 with a 3.87 GAA and .896 save percentage over his last 10 appearances. At home, the Red Wings have posted a 16-11-3 record alongside averages of 3.23 goals for and 30.3 shots on goal, ranking 11th and 23rd, respectively. Detroit also holds the seventh-worst home power-play percentage at 16.9. |
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| March 3, 2022 |
Vejmelka stopped 42 of 43 shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Avalanche. - This was Vejmelka's first game against the Avalanche, and he turned in a gem. The only goal he allowed was on a Devon Toews tally early in the second period. The Coyotes are now at 2-0-1 versus the Avalanche this year. Vejmelka has won just two of his last six starts dating back to the starts of February. He's at 8-21-1 with a 3.42 GAA and a .903 save percentage through 32 contests. The 25-year-old has won three of the five starts in which he's faced more than 40 shots. The Coyotes' next game is Saturday versus the Senators. |
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| March 2, 2022 |
Vejmelka will guard the goal during Thursday's home game versus Colorado, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. - Vejmelka struggled in his last start Feb. 19 against the Kings, surrendering five goals on 39 shots en route to a 5-3 defeat. He'll try to shake off that sub-par performance and snap his personal two-game losing streak in a tough home matchup with a hot Avalanche squad that's won six of its last seven games. |
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| Feb. 19, 2022 |
Vejmelka surrendered five goals on 39 shots in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Kings. - Vejmelka had a 3-2 lead to protect after the second period, but the Kings blitzed him for three goals in a span of 3:39 in the third. With a 1-7-0 record and 35 goals allowed in his last eight games, there's not much to like with Vejmelka lately. The 25-year-old is now at 7-21-1 with a 3.51 GAA and a .900 save percentage in 31 games. The Coyotes will likely further deplete their roster going forward -- Ryan Dzingel and Ilya Lyubushkin were shipped out to Toronto on Saturday -- so Vejmelka's likely going to have a tough time picking up wins. He could also see his workload reduced, as Scott Wedgewood (chest) was cleared to serve as the backup Saturday. |
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| Feb. 18, 2022 |
Vejmelka will start Saturday against the visiting Kings, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. - The good news is that Vejmelka will face a Kings team playing its second road contest in as many nights. However, the 25-year-old netminder has posted an awful 4.57 GAA and .874 save percentage over a 1-6-0 stretch, so fantasy managers would be wise to steer clear of Vejmelka and the Coyotes if at all possible in this one. |
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| Feb. 11, 2022 |
Vejmelka will guard the home goal during Friday's home game versus the Lightning, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. - Vejmelka was sharp in his last start Wednesday against Seattle, stopping 34 of 36 shots en route to a 5-2 victory. The 25-year-old rookie will try to secure his eighth win of the year in a tough home matchup with a Tampa Bay team that's averaging 3.61 goals per game on the road this season, third in the NHL. |
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| Feb. 9, 2022 |
Vejmelka will start between the pipes Wednesday in Seattle, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. - Vejmelka has earned a 5.24 GAA and .859 save percentage over his current five-game losing steak. Seattle is coming off a 3-0 victory over the Islanders last Wednesday. The Kraken have struggled at home this season, posting a 9-14-2 record and averaging 29 shots on goal and 2.72 goals for. |
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| Feb. 8, 2022 |
Vejmelka will start Tuesday in Vancouver, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. - Vejmelka has gone 4-6-0 with a 3.78 GAA and .896 save percentage over his last 10 appearances. The 25-year-old is currently mired in a four-game losing streak. Vancouver is coming off a 4-2 loss to Nashville last Tuesday. The Canucks have averaged 32 shots on goal and 2.16 goals for alongside an 8-8-3 record at home this season, ranking 14th and 32nd, respectively. |
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| Feb. 2, 2022 |
Vejmelka allowed four goals on 50 shots in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Flames. - Vejmelka was again under siege, as he has often been this season behind a lackluster defense. This was the fourth time in 27 games he's faced more than 40 shots. Vejmelka took his fourth straight loss, dropping to 6-18-1 with a 3.42 GAA and a .903 save percentage through 27 appearances. He's split time fairly evenly with Scott Wedgewood recently, and that arrangement will likely continue at least until Carter Hutton (ankle) can return from injured reserve. |
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| Jan. 31, 2022 |
Vejmelka will defend the cage for Wednesday's home matchup with the Flames, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. - Vejmelka is stuck in a three-game losing streak in which he has given up 15 goals on 91 shots (.835 save percentage). Coming out of the All-Star break, Vejmelka will likely continue to split the goaltending duties with Scott Wedgewood, making him a mid-range fantasy option. |
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| Jan. 29, 2022 |
Vejmelka allowed three goals on 35 shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Sabres. - Vejmelka gave up all three goals within the first 30 minutes, but the Coyotes' offense couldn't stage a comeback. It was an improvement on his last two outings, but it was still a third straight loss for the Czech netminder. He's now 6-17-1 with a 3.39 GAA and a .902 save percentage in 26 outings. The Coyotes have a back-to-back before the All-Star break, but it's a tough one -- they'll visit the Avalanche on Tuesday before hosting the Flames on Wednesday. |
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| Jan. 27, 2022 |
Vejmelka will guard the home goal during Saturday's game versus Buffalo, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. - Vejmelka was awful in his last start Tuesday against the Penguins, surrendering six goals for a second straight start en route to a 6-3 loss. The 25-year-old netminder will try to get back on track in a home matchup with a Sabres squad that's only averaging 2.77 goals per game on the road this year, 25th in the NHL. |
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| Jan. 25, 2022 |
Vejmelka will patrol the crease on the road Tuesday against Pittsburgh, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. - Vejmelka was pulled from Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Rangers after stopping 14 of 20 shots. The 25-year-old has posted a 4-4-0 record with a 3.29 GAA and a .908 save percentage over his last eight appearances. Pittsburgh is in the midst of a five-game win streak. The Penguins have gone 12-5-2 at home this season, averaging 36.6 shots on goal. |
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| Jan. 22, 2022 |
Vejmelka made 14 saves on 20 shots before being pulled in a 7-3 loss to the Rangers on Saturday. - Sometimes you just don't quite have it, and it seemed to be one of those nights for Vejmelka, who had won each of his previous two starts before Saturday's meltdown. The 25-year-old netminder had been strong in Scott Wedgewood's absence and should still be the go-to in Arizona. |
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| Jan. 21, 2022 |
Vejmelka will start Saturday in New York, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. - Vejmelka has gone 4-3-0 with a 2.75 GAA and a .925 save percentage over seven January appearances. The 25-year-old's last start was a 4-1 victory over the Devils on Wednesday where he stopped 35 of 36 shots on goal. The Rangers have gone 2-4-2 over eight January games and are averaging 33.63 shots on goal through the month. |
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| Jan. 19, 2022 |
Per Mike Morreale of NHL.com, Vejmelka was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, indicating he'll start between the pipes in Wednesday's road game versus the Devils. - Vejmelka was pretty sharp in his last start Monday versus Montreal, turning aside 24 of 26 shots en route to a 5-2 victory. The 25-year-old goaltender will try to secure his sixth win of the season in a road matchup with a New Jersey squad that's averaging 3.16 goals per game at home this year, 14th in the NHL. |
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| Jan. 18, 2022 |
Vejmelka allowed two goals on 26 shots in Monday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens. - For the third time in his last five starts, Vejmelka came away with a win. The 25-year-old wasn't challenged much by the Canadiens, who are the only team worse than the Coyotes in the league standings. For the season, Vejmelka has a 5-14-1 record with a 3.21 GAA and a .907 save percentage. He's seeing a majority of the workload in Arizona, but he's a shaky fantasy option at best in most matchups. The Coyotes begin a four-game road trip Wednesday in New Jersey. |
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| Jan. 17, 2022 |
Vejmelka will guard the cage at home Monday against Montreal, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. - Vejmelka has posted a 4-14-1 record with a 3.27 GAA and a .906 save percentage over 21 appearances this season. Monday will be his second consecutive start. Montreal has averaged 2.10 goals and 28.5 shots on goal alongside a 2-14-4 record on the road this season and have the fewest road wins of any team in the league. |
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| Jan. 15, 2022 |
Vejmelka made 27 saves on 32 shots in a 5-0 loss to the Avalanche on Saturday. - Vejmelka could not handle the high-powered Colorado offense Saturday. After holding the Avalanche to just one power-play goal in the first period, they broke through against the 25-year-old netminder in the second period for three scores. Vejmelka has allowed four or more goals in five of his last seven appearances. |
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| Jan. 14, 2022 |
Vejmelka will guard the goal during Saturday's home game versus Colorado, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. - Vejmelka was fantastic in his last start Wednesday against the Maple Leafs, stopping 45 of 46 shots en route to an impressive 2-1 victory. The 25-year-old goaltender will try to secure a second straight win in a tough home matchup with an Avalanche team that's averaging 3.81 goals per game on the road this year, first in the NHL. |
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| Jan. 12, 2022 |
Vejmelka will guard the home goal Wednesday versus the Maple Leafs. - Vejmelka is 1-2-0 with 10 goals allowed through three games in January, and facing the Maple Leafs isn't a great matchup. The 25-year-old will likely be backed up by one of AHL Tucson's goalies, as Scott Wedgewood remains in the COVID-19 protocols. Vejmelka is a risky fantasy play even on a three-game NHL slate Wednesday. |
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| Jan. 8, 2022 |
Vejmelka will patrol the crease during Saturday's home matchup with the Predators, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. - Vejmelka was a little shaky in his last start Thursday versus Chicago, surrendering four goals on 36 shots, but he was still able to come away with a win thanks to strong goal support from his teammates. The 25-year-old goaltender will try to secure his fourth victory of the year in a home matchup with a Nashville team that's averaging 3.00 goals per game on the road this year, 13th in the NHL. |
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| Jan. 6, 2022 |
Vejmelka will defend the blue paint Thursday, per Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan. - Vejmelka has posted a 2-7-0 record with a 3.59 GAA and a .900 save percentage since the end of October. This will be the 25-year-old's first showdown with the Blackhawks of his career. |
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| Jan. 4, 2022 |
Vejmelka will guard the crease against Winnipeg on Tuesday, per Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan. - Vejmelka has posted a 2-4-0 record with a 3.89 GAA and a .888 save percentage over his last six starts. One of those two wins was against Winnipeg. The 25-year-old saved all 46 shot attempts fired his way and the Coyotes took home the 1-0 win. |
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| Dec. 11, 2021 |
Vejmelka made 29 saves Saturday in a 5-3 loss to the Flyers. - He made a key mistake on Philly's go-ahead goal that made it 3-2. Vejmelka tried to clear the puck, but it was intercepted by Patrick Brown who fired it into an unoccupied net. After winning two straight, Vejmelka has allowed 12 goals in two starts. The Coyotes are awful and they just can't protect their netminders. Stay far, far away. |
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| Dec. 9, 2021 |
Vejmelka will get the starting nod for Saturday's home tilt with the Flyers, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. - After stopping a combined 83-of-84 shots in his previous two outings, Vejmelka coughed up seven goals on just 32 shots in his last appearance against Vegas. The rookie netminder owns a 3.13 GAA and a .906 save percentage through his first 15 NHL appearances. He'll have a good chance to get back in the win column against a Flyers squad that's scored just 18 points during their current 10-game losing streak. |
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| Dec. 3, 2021 |
Vejmelka will get the starting nod at home versus Vegas on Friday, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. - After struggling in the early part of the season, during which he went 0-9-1 in 12 appearances, Vejmelka has found his game of late with two consecutive victories in which he allowed a combined one goal on 84 shots. If the 25-year-old netminder can continue to perform to this level, he could push Scott Wedgewood for more consistent starts. |
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| Nov. 29, 2021 |
Vejmelka will guard the crease on the road against Winnipeg on Monday, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. - Vejmelka was winless in his first 12 outings this season, in which he posted an 0-9-1 record and 3.29 GAA. After securing his first NHL win versus the Kings on Nov. 21, the 25-year-old netminder will face the task of stopping a Jets squad that is scoring just 2.38 goals per game in November. |
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| Nov. 21, 2021 |
Vejmelka will get the starting nod for Sunday's tilt in Los Angeles. - Vejmelka will make his first start since Nov. 13, when he gave up four goals on 24 shots in a loss to the Predators. He sports an unsightly 3.29 GAA and .897 save percentage through 12 games this season. The rookie netminder is still looking for his first career win. |
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| Nov. 13, 2021 |
Vejmelka is the starting goalie for Saturday's game in Nashville. - The rookie will look for a bounce-back performance after yielding five goals on 22 shots Wednesday against Minnesota. Vejmelka enters Saturday's contest with a 3.21 GAA and .902 save percentage through 11 games this season. |
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| Nov. 10, 2021 |
Vejmelka allowed five goals on 22 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Wild. - Vejmelka lasted longer than a minute this time -- he played two periods before head coach Andre Tourigny called upon Scott Wedgewood for the third period. The 25-year-old Vejmelka often kept things reasonable for the Coyotes in October, but a combination of poor play and limited goal support have tarnished his work in November. Overall, he's 0-8-1 with a 3.20 GAA and a .902 save percentage. As long as the Czech netminder holds the No. 1 job, he could have fantasy value in deep formats for his workload, but he's proven unable to steal a game here or there early in his NHL career. |
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| Nov. 9, 2021 |
Vejmelka will protect the home goal Wednesday versus the Wild, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. - Vejmelka allowed two goals in a minute before getting the hook in his last start versus the Kraken on Saturday. The 25-year-old was starting both halves of a back-to-back in that situation -- he'll have three full days of rest ahead of his start Wednesday. With a 2.85 GAA and a .913 save percentage in 10 games, Vejmelka has made the best of a lousy situation with the Coyotes, though his lack of wins makes him a risky choice for fantasy managers. |
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| Nov. 6, 2021 |
Vejmelka failed to record a save on two shots in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Kraken. - Vejmelka had a nightmarish start, allowing goals to Jordan Eberle and Yanni Gourde before the one-minute mark of the game. Head coach Andre Tourigny quickly replaced Vejmelka with Scott Wedgewood, who backstopped the Coyotes to their comeback win. It was likely asking Vejmelka too much to start on consecutive nights, though he's played well enough overall to retain the No. 1 job. The Czech netminder has a 2.84 GAA and a .913 save percentage through 10 appearances. |
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| Nov. 5, 2021 |
Vejmelka will patrol the road crease during Friday's game against Anaheim, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. - Vejmelka has been sharp recently, posting an impressive 1.69 GAA and .951 save percentage through his last three starts, but he's suffered three straight losses over the span due to a complete lack of goal support from his teammates. The 25-year-old netminder will try to secure his first win of the year in a road matchup with a Ducks squad that's won back-to-back games over the Canadiens and the Devils. |
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