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Jiri
Novotny
Center
Birthdate
12/8/1983
Birthplace
Pelhrimov, Czechoslovakia
Draft Info
2001: Rd 1, Pk 22 (BUF)
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Birthdate
12/8/1983
Birthplace
Pelhrimov, Czechoslovakia
Draft Info
2001: Rd 1, Pk 22 (BUF)
Position
Center
Career History
Columbus Blue Jackets
2007-2009 (2 Seasons)
Washington Capitals
2006*-2007 (1 Season)
Buffalo Sabres
2005-2006* (2 Seasons)
NHL News
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Vegas Golden Knights: Game Highlights
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Vegas Golden Knights: Game Highlights
Hurricanes-Golden Knights Game 4 takeaways, grades, questions
The Hurricanes got out to an early lead and managed to hold off the Golden Knights. Here's what it all means, with a look ahead to Game 5 and beyond.
Jordan Staal speaks on the mental toughness needed in the Stanley Cup Final
Jordan Staal speaks on the mental toughness needed in the Stanley Cup Final
Hurricanes top Golden Knights, even Stanley Cup Final at 2-2
Jordan Staal scored his second goal of the game while stretched out on his stomach at 6:32 of the third period to put the Hurricanes ahead for good in their 5-3 victory Tuesday night over the Golden Knights, evening the Stanley Cup Final at 2-2.
Stanley Cup playoffs 2026: Bracket, schedule, scores, news
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.
A wild Stanley Cup Final swings again as Hurricanes win 5-3 to make series 2-2 with Golden Knights
— The Carolina-Vegas series was largely expected to be a Stanley Cup Final in which goals were at a premium and each shift felt like a march up a well-defended hill.
