Juraj Slafkovsky back on the ice in Brossard

Slafkovsky has been sidelined with a lower-body injury since January

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By Montreal Canadiens
@CanadiensMTL canadiens.com

BROSSARD -- Juraj Slafkovsky skated at the Bell Sports Complex on Monday for the first time since sustaining a lower-body injury three months ago.

The 19-year-old forward last played against the New York Rangers on January 15.

Slafkovksy registered 10 points (4 goals, 6 assists) in 39 games during his rookie season.
The Kosice, Slovakia native was selected first overall in the 2022 NHL Draft.
Slafkovsky, who didn't require surgery for his injury, expects to be fully healthy for the start of the 2023-24 campaign.

Juraj Slafkovsky's end of season media op

He plans to head back to Slovakia soon before returning to Montreal to continue preparing for his sophomore season.

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