In a recent Olympic ice hockey match, Juraj Slafkovsky stood out as Slovakia defeated Finland 4-1, demonstrating exceptional skill and leadership on the ice. During the game, which took place in Milan, Slafkovsky scored two goals, replicating his success from four years ago when he was just 17, further solidifying his reputation as a rising star. Following the match, he expressed his joy for the Slovakian fans, believing that many were watching and celebrating the team's win.

Slovakia's victory was largely attributed to the outstanding performance of their AHL goalie Samuel Hlavaj, who made an impressive 39 saves, thwarting Finland's efforts to score further. Slafkovsky highlighted Hlavaj's crucial saves and showed confidence in their goalie despite North American critics suggesting that Slovakian goaltenders might not perform well on such a prestigious stage. Slafkovsky's response to these critiques was assertive, emphasizing that their goalie is