Vladař wins Czech goaltending duel as Špaček earns first NHL point

Czech goaltender Daniel Vladař came out on top against compatriot Karel Vejmelka as the Philadelphia Flyers beat Utah 6–3 in Sunday's NHL action. Vladař made 19 saves, while Vejmelka conceded five goals before Philadelphia added an empty-netter. Czech defenceman David Špaček recorded his first NHL point in his tenth appearance, assisting on Minnesota’s final goal in a 5–1 win over Washington.