Vejmelka was predominantly the backup to Connor Ingram for the first portion of the season but will start for the third time in five games. Vejmelka was outstanding in his previous outing, earning a second consecutive start, saving 49 of 50 shots (.980 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. The Czech netminder improved to a 2.37 GAA and .926 SV% in five games (1-3-0) this season. Utah HC enters Friday's contest as +106 home underdogs against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Vejmelka was predominantly the backup to Connor Ingram for the first portion of the season but will likely start for the third time in five games. Vejmelka was outstanding in his previous outing, earning a second consecutive start, saving 49 of 50 shots (.980 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. The Czech netminder improved to a 2.37 GAA and .926 SV% in five games (1-3-0) this season. Utah HC enters Friday's contest as +106 home underdogs against the Vegas Golden Knights.
The Utah Hockey Club, losers of three of their last four, will turn to Vejmelka between the pipes for the second time in four games. The 28-year-old Vejmelka has been used sparingly this season, taking a backseat to Connor Ingram, but has been serviceable in limited action, posting a 2.75 GAA and .899 SV% in three appearances (0-3-0). That said, Vejmelka and Utah HC will be challenged on Wednesday in a battle against the Carolina Hurricanes, 9-1-0 in their last 10.
Connor Ingram has started the last four games for Utah HC, but Vejmelka will start on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. In limited action this season, appearing only three times (0-2-0), Vejmelka has a 3.04 GAA and .889 SV%. Utah HC has a .542 point percentage with a 5-4-3 record but has a -5 goal differential, allowing an average of 3.5 goals per game. Utah HC enters the action on Tuesday as +183 road underdogs against the Jets, leading the league with 22 points (11-1-0).
Connor Ingram has started the last four games for Utah HC, but Vejmelka will likely start on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. In limited action this season, appearing only three times (0-2-0), Vejmelka has a 3.04 GAA and .889 SV%. Utah HC has a .542 point percentage with a 5-4-3 record but has a -5 goal differential, allowing an average of 3.5 goals per game. Utah HC enters the action on Tuesday as +183 road underdogs against the Jets, leading the league with 22 points (11-1-0).
After starting their season by winning three straight games, the Utah Hockey Club has lost three of their last four and will give Vejmelka his second start of the season on Thursday against the Colorado Avalanche. Vejmelka entered Tuesday's 4-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators in relief of Connor Ingram and saved all 14 shots he faced. The 28-year-old Vejmelka has been limited to only 98 minutes of action through seven games this season but has been solid, posting a 1.83 GAA and .935 SV%. Utah HC enters the action on Thursday as +135 home underdogs against Colorado.
The Utah Hockey Club will turn to Vejmelka for his first start of the season on Monday afternoon against the New Jersey Devils. Vejmelka has showcased stints of elite netminding but has been largely inconsistent. In his first three seasons, the Czech goalie has posted a 3.50 GAA, .898 SV%, and five shutouts. Utah HC is sporting an undefeated 3-0-0 record early this season but is a +141 road underdog against the offensively potent Devils.
The Coyotes will continue their goalie rotation and turn to Vejmelka in the crease on Friday against the Edmonton Oilers. The Coyotes have won three of their last four (3-1-0), but Vejmelka has allowed four or more goals in his last three starts (1-2-0), including five on 25 shots (.800 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-0 blowout loss to the Seattle Kraken. Arizona enters action a +251 road underdog.
The Coyotes will likely continue their goalie rotation and turn to Vejmelka in the crease on Friday against the Edmonton Oilers. The Coyotes have won three of their last four (3-1-0), but Vejmelka has allowed four or more goals in his last three starts (1-2-0), including five on 25 shots (.800 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-0 blowout loss to the Seattle Kraken. Arizona enters action a +251 road underdog.
The Coyotes have won two straight and will turn back to Vejmelka on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. Vejmelka has allowed four or more goals in two straight but was victorious in his most recent outing, saving 20 of 24 shots (.833 SV%) in a 7-4 win against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Coyotes enter action as +122 road underdogs.
The Coyotes have won two straight and will turn back to Vejmelka on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. Vejmelka has allowed four or more goals in two straight but was victorious in his most recent outing, saving 20 of 24 shots (.833 SV%) in a 7-4 win against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Coyotes enter action as +122 road underdogs.
The Coyotes will continue their goalie rotation on Friday as Vejmelka will tend the twine against the Vegas Golden Knights. Before allowing six goals on 30 shots (.800 SV%) in an 8-5 loss to the New York Rangers in his last outing, Vejmelka was playing well, allowing three or fewer goals in seven straight games (5-2-0). The Coyotes enter action as +150 home underdogs.
The Coyotes coach staff has committed to swapping their goalies for the remainder of the season and will continue to do so as Vejmelka goes between the pipes on Tuesday. Vejmelka has played well lately, allowing two or fewer goals in three straight (2-1-0), including saving 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 2-1 overtime win against the Seattle Kraken. The Coyotes enter action as -163 home favourites against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The Coyotes coach staff has committed to rating their goalies for the remainder of the season and will continue to do so will Vejmelka between the pipes on Tuesday. Vejmelka has played well lately, allowing two or fewer goals in three straight (2-1-0), including saving 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 2-1 overtime win against the Seattle Kraken. The Coyotes enter action as -163 home favourites against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The Coyotes will turn to Vejmelka to tend the twine on Friday, his third start in the last five games. Vejmelka has played well lately, allowing three or fewer goals in four straight (2-2-0), including his most recent outing when he was tremendous, saving 37 of 38 shots (.974 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils. The Coyotes enter action as slight -106 underdogs against the Seattle Kraken.
Vejmelka is responsible for two of the Coyotes' last three wins and will return to the crease for the fourth time in the last seven games. The Czech netminder has allowed three or fewer goals in three straight (2-1-0) but is coming off a 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild, where he allowed three goals on 26 shots (.885 SV%). The Coyotes enter action as +171 road underdogs against Minnesota.