ANDREI VASILEVSKIY NEWS

Out of action Thursday Vasilevskiy (undisclosed) will not dress Thursday versus Pittsburgh, according to Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

Impact Head coach Jon Cooper said Thursday that Jonas Johansson will get the start, as Vasilevskiy is not available. Cooper went on to say that he expects Vasilevskiy to be ready Saturday against the Islanders. The Lightning recalled Brandon Halverson from AHL Syracuse to be the backup netminder Thursday.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

First loss in last seven starts Vasilevskiy made 21 saves in a 2-1 loss to the Islanders on Tuesday.

Impact Bo Horvat beat him in the second period when he stuffed in his own rebound, and Anthony Duclair wired a one-timer that beat him blocker side. It was Vasilevskiy's first loss in seven starts (6-1-0). He allowed nine goals in those games (one shutout win).

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Horvat and Duclair score as Islanders end Lightning's 7-game win streak with 2-1 victory

Bo Horvat and Anthony Duclair scored to lead the New York Islanders past Tampa Bay 2-1, ending the Lightning’s seven-game winning streak

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Tending twine Tuesday Vasilevskiy will defend the road net against the Islanders on Tuesday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact Vasilevskiy has won his last six outings while stopping 162 of the 169 shots he has faced. He has posted a record of 11-5-2 this season with one shutout, a 2.32 GAA and a .915 save percentage through 18 appearances. The Islanders have registered 2.88 goals per game this campaign, tying for the 22nd-best mark in the league.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sixth straight win Vasilevskiy made 33 saves in a 6-3 victory against Detroit on Friday.

Impact It was Vasilevskiy's sixth consecutive win for the Bolts, who are 14-3-0 in their past 17 contests after a 1-4-2 start. He started the season 0-3-2, but he is 11-2-0 in 14 games since that time. Vasilevskiy sits seventh in the NHL with a 2.32 GAA and sixth with a .917 save percentage.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gourde's unassisted goals power Lightning past Red Wings 6-3 for sixth straight victory

Yanni Gourde scored two unassisted goals in the second period and the Tampa Bay Lightning extended their winning streak to six games with a 6-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Drawing start in Detroit Vasilevskiy will defend the road crease Friday against the Red Wings, according to Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley.

Impact Vasilevskiy has posted a phenomenal .970 save percentage and 0.80 GAA during his five-game winning streak, a stretch in which he's allowed a combined four goals on 133 shots. Considering he's at the top of his game, it may be difficult for the Red Wings to come out with a victory Friday -- they've lost three of their last four matchups and are tied for 22nd in the NHL with 2.92 goals per game.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stays on heater Wednesday Vasilevskiy stopped 32 of 33 shots in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Flames.

Impact The Lightning led 4-0 just over halfway through the first period, which was more than enough help for Vasilevskiy to work with. The 31-year-old has allowed one goal or less in each of the five games during his active winning streak. On the year, he's at a 10-5-2 record with a 2.28 GAA and a .918 save percentage save percentage. He's in vintage form and should make his next start either Friday versus the Red Wings or Saturday versus the Rangers, with both of those games being on the road.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Vasilevskiy stops 32 shots, Lightning beat Flames 5-1 for 5th straight victory.

Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 32 shots, Brandon Hagel and Nikita Kucherov each had a goal and assist and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Calgary Flames 5-1 on Wednesday night for the...

NOVEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Facing Flames Vasilevskiy is between the pipes at home for Wednesday's game versus the Flames, Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley reports.

Impact Vasilevskiy earned his first shutout of the year in a 3-0 win over the Flyers on Monday. He's won six of his last seven games with a 1.94 GAA and a .926 save percentage in that span. The Flames have scored 18 goals over their last five contests, and they enter Wednesday on a three-game winning streak.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Blanks Philly for first shutout Vasilevskiy made 20 saves in Monday's 3-0 win over the Flyers.

Impact In a tight defensive contest -- the final shot totals were 20-18 in favor of Tampa Bay -- Vasilevskiy had no trouble handling the few dangerous chances Philadelphia managed to produce en route to his first clean sheet of 2025-26. The veteran netminder is in peak form right now, winning four straight starts while allowing just three goals on 100 shots during that stretch. On the season, Vasilevskiy is 9-5-2 in 16 outings with a 2.36 GAA and .911 save percentage.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Three Stars of the Night | NHL.com Andrei Vasilevskiy 20-save shutout), Jakob Chychrun (2 goals), and Logan Cooley (4 goals) earn Monday's honors

NOVEMBER 25 • NHL.COM

Flyers shut out for first time by Andrei Vasilevskiy, Lightning While the Flyers might not be one of the higher scoring teams in the NHL, they usually find a way to get a goal or two. Not on Monday night.

NOVEMBER 25 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Vasilevskiy makes 20 saves, Hagel has 2 goals and an assist in Lightning's 3-0 win over Flyers

Andrei Vasilevskiy made 20 saves for his first shutout of the season, Brandon Hagel had two goals and an assist and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 on Mond...

NOVEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Leaves ice first Monday Vasilevskiy was the first goalie off Monday, Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley reports, indicating he'll be between the pipes at home versus the Flyers.

Impact Vasilevskiy is riding a three-game winning streak during which he posted a 0.99 GAA and .963 save percentage. After a rough start to the year in which the veteran backstop lost five straight appearances, it seems Vasilevskiy has turned things around. In his last 10 outings, the Russian is 8-2-0 with a 2.06 GAA, though he is still looking for his first shutout of the 2025-26 campaign.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Extends winning streak Vasilevskiy stopped 24 of 25 shots in Thursday's 2-1 overtime win over Edmonton.

Impact The veteran goaltender is going through his most prolific stretch, as he's allowed only three goals on 80 shots faced during this three-game winning run -- good for an elite .963 save percentage. Vasilevskiy has won five of his seven starts in November while posting a .915 save percentage, and he'll aim to keep his current streak alive when the Lightning take on the Capitals on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Guentzel scores in OT to give Lightning 2-1 win over Oilers

Jake Guentzel scored 1:43 into overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 2-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers

NOVEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Tending twine Thursday Vasilevskiy was the first goalie off during Thursday's morning skate, Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley reports, signaling that he'll draw the home start against the Oilers.

Impact Vasilevskiy has been productive recently, going 4-1-0 with a 2.58 GAA and .908 save percentage over his last five starts. The Oilers are scoring 3.05 goals per game this season, which ranks 18th in the NHL.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Earns fourth win in five tries Vasilevskiy made 31 saves on 32 attempts on goal in Tuesday's 5-1 win over New Jersey.

Impact Vasilevskiy thrived in Tuesday's win, allowing just one goal late in the second period. With the victory, he is up to a 7-5-2 record with a 2.64 GAA and a .903 save percentage through 14 games this season. The 31-year-old goaltender's slow start to the season is fully in the rear-view mirror, as he has a 7-2-0 record with a 2.19 GAA and a .915 save percentage in his last nine appearances. With his recent dominance, Vasilevskiy is back on track for his ninth consecutive season with 30-plus wins. He remains a top option at the goaltending position in all fantasy formats. His next opportunity to protect the twine is Thursday in a home matchup against Edmonton.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Guentzel gets 8th career hat trick as Lightning beat Devils 5-1

Jake Guentzel scored three goals for his eighth career hat trick and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New Jersey Devils 5-1

NOVEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Set to start Tuesday Vasilevskiy is slated to guard the crease at home versus the Devils on Tuesday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Impact Vasilevskiy has appeared in eight of the Lightning's last 10 outings, posting a 6-2-0 record and 2.35 GAA along the way. It's a strong turnaround for the veteran backstop after he started the year on a five-game losing streak. With no back-to-backs on the short-term schedule, Vasilevskiy should see a heavy workload to close out November and figures to be near the top of the games-played list at the end of the year.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back in victory Vasilevskiy stopped 22 of the 23 shots he faced during Saturday's 3-1 win over the Panthers.

Impact Vasilevskiy needed a good performance like this given the fact that his last time out, he was removed from the contest after allowing five goals on just 13 shots. He rebounded by shutting down the Panthers to the tune of one goal, turning in a .957 save percentage for the game. The 31-year-old goaltender is still seeking his first shutout of the season, but Saturday's performance is much more in line with what the Lightning are used to getting from their netminder, who has a 6-5-2 record, 2.92 GAA and a .900 save percentage for the season.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE