Vejmelka's right pad/toe save on Red Wings center Dylan Larkin with just over a minute remaining in the first period was a possible game-changer with Utah already trailing 2-1. So was his point-blank glove save on forward Alex DeBrincat, moving left to right, with just over a minute left in the second period and the game tied, 2-2.

Karel Vejmelka won’t be going anywhere before Friday’s deadline after signing a five-year contract extension with Utah late Wednesday night, according to league sources via Pierre LeBrun. The deal carries an average annual value of $4.75 million, which will make Vejmelka the 20th highest-paid goalie in 2025-26.

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Karel Vejmelka did not mince words this week ... with Utah holds the biggest term and dollar value he has gotten in the NHL after initially signing a one-year, two-way contract with Arizona ...