Černák scored in a big turnaround, the returnee Chára handed out hits – PRAVDA.sk

Three Slovak hockey players presented themselves in the night NHL matches.

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15.10.2021 06:17, updated: 07:28

Erik Černák of Tampa (left) in a rift with Detroit defender Moritz Seider.

Only Erik Černák scored, whose Tampa Bay defeated Detroit in a 7: 6 shootout after extra time. He wrote down the assistance.

He played 20:59 min, scored four points, three shots on goal, one blocked shot and a plus point.

The two-time defender of the title lost 0: 3, 1: 4 and 3: 6, but in the end he managed to equalize and decided to extend thanks to the second goal of the Czech forward Ondřej Palát. Even four accurate interventions by Tyler Bertuzzi were not enough for the home team.

Another Slovak defender, Zdeno Chára, played 16 minutes and 21 seconds in his first match in the New York Islanders jersey since the 2000/2001 season.

He served a two-minute penalty, scored a plus point, made four hits and blocked one shot. However, his team lost to Carolina on the ice 3: 6.

Another experienced Slovak defender Andrej Sekera 20 and a half minutes during the Dallas triumph on the ice of the New York Rangers 3: 2 after extra time. He made one point, blocked one shot and twice threatened the home goalkeeper. The duel ended with a plus.

Seattle rookie won his first victory when he defeated Nashville 4: 3.

Anže Kopitar shone in the Los Angeles jersey, the Slovenian forward spiced up the hat with two assists and had the left share in the 6: 2 triumph over Vegas.