NHL action: Hejda scores for Columbus in 5:4 win over Minnesota

Defenceman Jan Hejda was the only Czech player to score in an action-packed NHL on Saturday night, getting one goal against Minnesota for Columbus. The 32-year-old scored his fifth goal of the season from the right faceoff circle. Minnesota won the game 5:4 in overtime.

In other hockey news, 46-year-old legendary Czech goalie Dominik Hašek took part in a charity event for young hockey players in the NHL, dropping the puck for a ceremonial faceoff in the Sabres-Thrashers game. The Sabres romped over Atlanta 8:2, seeing Czech goalie Ondřej Pavelec chased from the net after allowing three goals in the first period.

Author: Jan Velinger