Hlavaj Slated to Start for Slovakia in Olympic Quarter-Final Match vs. Germany

Minnesota Wild prospect Samuel Hlavaj is expected to start in goal for Slovakia in their 2026 Winter Olympics Quarter-Final matchup against Germany on Wednesday. Hlavaj holds a 1-1 record at the Olympics, highlighted by a spectacular 39-save performance in a 4-1 victory over Finland on Feb. 11. He also turned aside 46 shots in a 5-3 loss to Sweden. Germany advanced to the quarter-finals after a 5-1 win over France.