# NHL preseason player performances

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nhl-preseason-player-performances
> Updated: 2026-09-27T03:55:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

NHL preseason games have featured standout performances from various players across the league. Early action saw the Florida Panthers defeat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-3, led by Matthew and Brady Tkachuk, while the Tampa Bay Lightning secured a 2-1 win against the Nashville Predators.

Subsequent preseason matchups highlighted European talent. Karel Vejmelka recorded a shutout for Utah against Colorado, and Tomáš Hertl scored for San Jose in a 4-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. Additionally, Juraj Slafkovský recorded three points to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-2 win against the Ottawa Senators.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: European players shine in NHL preseason action

NHL preseason highlights include Karel Vejmelka’s shutout for Utah, Tomáš Hertl’s goal for San Jose, and Juraj Slafkovský’s three-point performance leading Montreal to victory over Ottawa.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-players-shine-in-nhl-preseason-action

### 2026-09-21: NHL preseason highlights Matthew and Brady Tkachuk

NHL preseason games feature standout performances from the Tkachuk brothers with the Florida Panthers and Erik Černák for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nhl-preseason-highlights-matthew-and-brady-tkachuk

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