"Martin Fehervary is a winner in his first-ever Olympic hockey action. The 26-year-old defenseman played 22:03 of ice time and fired two shots on goal in Slovakia's tournament-opening 4-1 victory over Finland on Wednesday. Fehervary, named one of his nation's alternate captains on Monday, finished second only to fellow defender Simon Nemec (24:56) in ice time among all Slovaks. Fehervary and Nemec skated together on Slovakia's top defense pairing."
"Ahead of the game, Fehervary spoke about wanting to put on a good showing for his girlfriend, Natalia Levius, and their newborn daughter, Anna. The couple had their first child less than two weeks ago, on January 31. "I just got a one-week-old daughter, so, hopefully, they'll have time back home in DC, with my girlfriend Natalia," Fehervary told the NHLPA. "I hope they will have time, watch my games, and support me.""
"Slovakia was primarily pushed to victory by Montreal Canadiens winger Juraj Slafkovsky, who recorded three points (2g, 1a). Goaltender Samuel Hlavaj, who plays in the AHL with the Iowa Wild, also set the Slovak Olympic record with 38 saves in the win. Samuel Hlavaj sets Slovak Olympic record with 38 saves in a 4-1 upset of Finland. (Previous record: Jan Laco, 37 in 2014). Epic performance for Hlavaj, who is 44th in save percentage and 46th in GAA during this AHL season at Iowa. Raises the bar at the right time - Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 11, 2026"
Martin Fehervary, 26, played his first Olympic game and logged 22:03 of ice time, firing two shots and serving as one of Slovakia's alternate captains. He skated on the top defensive pairing with Simon Nemec, who led Slovaks in ice time. Slovakia defeated Finland 4-1 in the tournament opener. Juraj Slafkovsky recorded three points (2g, 1a) and Dalibor Dvorsky and Adam Ruzicka also scored. Goaltender Samuel Hlavaj made 38 saves, setting a Slovak Olympic record. Slovakia moved to the top of Group B and will face host Italy next.
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