ANDREI VASILEVSKIY NEWS

Gets hook in Wednesday's loss Vasilevskiy gave up five goals on 13 shots before being replaced by Jonas Johansson to begin the third period of Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Rangers.

Impact The two teams combined for seven goals in the first period alone but the Lightning offense went quiet for the final 40 minutes. When Vasilevskiy tripped over his own skates shifting in his crease on a Vincent Trocheck tally late in the second that gave New York a 5-3 lead, Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper decided to mercifully give his netminder the final frame off. Vasilevskiy hasn't looked his usual Vezina-worthy self to begin the season, going 5-5-2 in 12 outings with a 2.92 GAA and .892 save percentage, but he has plenty of time to get into a groove.

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Slated to start Wednesday Vasilevskiy will protect the home goal versus the Rangers on Wednesday, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact The Lightning are going through a light part of the schedule, having not played since Saturday, so Vasilevskiy should be fully rested for this contest. The Rangers have been more dangerous on the road this year, but they're averaging just 2.41 goals per game overall, making this a favorable matchup. Vasilevskiy has gone 5-1-0 with just 12 goals allowed on 155 shots (.923 save percentage) over his last six games.

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Finally in top form Vasilevskiy made 29 saves Saturday in a 3-2 win over Washington.

Impact Vasy has turned the corner after a bad start to the season. He recorded his first win Oct. 26 after starting 0-3-2, and he's put up a 5-1-0 record since. Overall, Vasilevskiy has improved his GAA to 2.64 and save percentage to .908.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hagel lifts surging Lightning to 3-2 win over Capitals

Brandon Hagel scored the tiebreaking goal 8:42 into the third period and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Washington Capitals 3-2

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

First off ice Saturday Vasilevskiy was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports, an indication he will tend the home twine versus Washin...

Impact After a couple of rough starts to begin the season, allowing nine goals on 64 shots, Vasilevskiy has settled down. He is 4-4-2 with a 2.70 GAA and a .901 save percentage across 10 starts this season. The Capitals were second in NHL scoring in 2024-25, averaging 3.49 goals per game, but have slipped to 21st this season, generating 2.86 goals per contest.

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Gets win over Golden Knights Vasilevskiy stopped 29 of 32 shots in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Vasilevskiy had trouble against the Golden Knights' top line, but the Lightning's more balanced offense helped him overcome those issues. While he's allowed three goals in back-to-back games on this road trip, he was able to secure the win Thursday. Vasilevskiy is now 4-4-2 with a 2.70 GAA and a .901 save percentage through 10 outings. The Lightning return home to face the Capitals on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Kucherov scores twice in third period as Lightning beat Golden Knights 6-3

Nikita Kucherov scored a pair of third-period goals and added an assist on a late empty-netter as the Tampa Bay Lightning pulled away for a 6-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights

NOVEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Starting in Vegas Vasilevskiy will tend the road goal in Thursday's game versus the Golden Knights, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Impact Vasilevskiy has allowed seen goals on 93 shots over his last four games, going 3-1-0 in that span. The Golden Knights still make for a tough foe, but their offense has faded lately with just 14 goals over the last six games.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Yields three goals in loss Vasilevskiy stopped 31 of 34 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Vasilevskiy gave up more than two goals for the first time in four games, and this was his first loss in that span. The Avalanche's pair of quick tallies early in the second period ended up being the difference in the game. The 31-year-old netminder dropped to 3-4-2 with a 2.67 GAA and a .900 save percentage through nine starts, though he has largely bounced back from his slow start to the season. The Lightning's road trip ends with another challenging matchup in Vegas on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Olofsson, Wedgewood lead Avalanche past Lightning 3-2 in rematch of 2022 final

Victor Olofsson scored twice, Scott Wedgewood made 22 saves for his NHL-leading eighth victory of the season and the Colorado Avalanche held off the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Tues...

NOVEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Slated to start Vasilevskiy is projected to start on the road versus the Avalanche on Tuesday, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Impact Vasilevskiy was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate Tuesday, putting him in line for the start. The 31-year-old rattled off three straight wins prior to getting a rest Sunday versus the Mammoth. He'll look to keep his momentum going in a tough matchup versus the Avalanche, who have averaged 3.62 goals per game.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Third straight win Vasilevskiy made 20 saves Thursday in a 2-1 overtime win over the Stars.

Impact The only puck that got past him was a redirection from the front of the net. Vasilevskiy didn't have a chance. He was stellar, and it looks like his queasy start is behind him. Vasilevskiy has won three straight games, including impressive games against Vegas and Dallas, and he's allowed just four goals in those three games. That's a stark contrast to the 17 goals he allowed in his first five games (0-3-2).

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Cirelli scores in OT as Lightning beat Stars for fourth straight win

Anthony Cirelli scored in overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 2-1 win over the Dallas Stars

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

First off ice Thursday Vasilevskiy was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate and is slated to defend the home goal versus Dallas on Thursday, per Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official s...

Impact Vasilevskiy has been ordinary this season, though he has played better of late, winning his last two starts while giving up only three goals on 39 shots. Overall, the 31-year-old netminder is 2-3-2 with a 2.86 GAA and an .893 save percentage across seven starts this season. He has had great success in the past versus Dallas, posting a 15-4-3 mark with a .927 save percentage.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Comes away with win Vasilevskiy stopped 18 of 20 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Vasilevskiy has now won consecutive starts after an 0-3-2 start to the year. His recent success has corresponded with tighter defense -- he's faced just 39 shots over his two wins, allowing three goals. Getting in the win column should help the 31-year-old regain some confidence for when things get tougher again. He's at a 2-3-2 record with a 2.86 GAA and an .893 save percentage over seven starts. The Lightning host the Stars on Thursday before heading out west for a three-game road trip.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Zemgus Girgensons scores twice as Lightning down Predators 5-2

Zemgus Girgensons scored two goals to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-2 victory over the Nashville Predators

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Tending twine in Nashville Vasilevskiy will guard the road goal versus the Predators on Tuesday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Impact Vasilevskiy picked up his first win of the season Sunday in a 2-1 overtime victory over the Golden Knights. The 31-year-old will look to string some success together now, and he'll have a good chance to do so Tuesday. The Predators have scored just 12 goals over their last five games, going 2-3-1 in that span.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Coasts to first victory Sunday Vasilevskiy made 18 out of 19 saves in Sunday's 2-1 overtime win against the Golden Knights.

Impact Vasilevskiy had a relatively quiet night in net as he faced just eight shots across the first two periods. Regardless, his effort between regulation and the extra period would warrant the 31-year-old his first win of the season. His first tally in the win column brought his season totals up to a 1-3-2 record, a 3.00 GAA and a .892 save percentage through six appearances. It appears that Vasilevskiy is shaking off the rust he experienced in the first few games of the season, as he's allowed just six goals in his last three starts. Expect many more wins to follow for Vasilevskiy, who has 30 or more victories in each of the past eight seasons.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Kucherov scores in OT to give Lightning 2-1 win over Golden Knights

Nikita Kucherov scored 33 seconds into overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Defending crease Sunday Vasilevskiy will patrol the home crease against Vegas on Sunday, Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley reports.

Impact Vasilevskiy will get the second half of Tampa Bay's back-to-back after Jonas Johansson played in Saturday's 4-3 win over Anaheim. The 31-year-old Vasilevskiy is coming off a 22-save effort in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Chicago. He has posted a record of 0-3-2 this season while surrendering 17 goals on 148 shots. Vegas is tied for third in the league with 3.75 goals per game this campaign.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Still winless this season Vasilevskiy made 22 saves in a 3-2 loss to Chicago on Thursday.

Impact The loss was heartbreaking -- Vasilevskiy moved out of position to make a save on Frank Nazar and the rebound when straight to Ryan Donato who buried the winner into an open net with just 54 seconds left in the third period. Vasilevskiy is 0-3-2 with a 3.41 GAA and .885 save percentage to start the season. You need to consider benching him temporarily to stanch the bleeding.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Donato scores 2 more goals as the Blackhawks beat the Lightning 3-2

Ryan Donato scored two more goals to help the Chicago Blackhawks beat the slumping Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Starting Thursday Vasilevskiy will guard the home goal versus the Blackhawks on Thursday, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Vasilevskiy is off to a 0-2-2 start this season, posting a 3.50 GAA and an .886 save percentage in four games. He's had nearly a week to regroup due to a gap in the Lightning's schedule. The Blackhawks have scored more than three goals just once in their first seven games.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Better effort but remains winless Vasilevskiy stopped 29 of 31 shots in Friday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Vasilevskiy remains winless through four starts, but the last two defeats have come in overtime. Friday's performance was his best of the season so far despite the end result. He's too talented to have a save percentage under .900 for too long, so it's fair to expect Vasilevskiy to get on track soon -- it's possible he's still shaking off some rust after an injury disrupted his preseason. Look for Jonas Johansson to get the nod versus Columbus on Saturday, while Vasilevskiy will have plenty of rest in preparation for facing the Blackhawks on Thursday.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE