Karel Vejmelka Posts 25-Save Shutout in Exhibition Finale Victory

Karel Vejmelka turned aside all 25 shots he faced in Saturday's 2-0 preseason victory over the Colorado Avalanche. The 30-year-old netminder enters the regular season as Utah's clear No. 1 option following a strong 2025-26 campaign where he posted a 38-20-3 record with a 2.75 GAA and .896 save percentage across 64 appearances. Despite Utah adding prospect Sebastian Cossa, Vejmelka is expected to handle a heavy workload.