Dennis Hildeby - NHL News & Rumors

Gives up five goals in overtime loss Hildeby allowed five goals on 28 shots in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Mammoth.

Impact Hildeby squandered a 4-2 lead in the second period, but he was able to hold on from there to get it to overtime. However, a second goal by young blueliner Dmitri Simashev tipped the scales in Utah's favor in the end. This was Hildeby's first loss in three outings -- he's allowed nine goals on 78 shots to start his tenure with the Lightning. He won't see much work as Andrei Vasilevskiy's backup, and it's expected Hildeby will begin on the bench when the Lightning host the Jets on Thursday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Slated starter Saturday Hildeby is expected to start on the road against Utah on Saturday, per Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley.

Impact Hildeby has won his first two appearances of the season while turning aside 46 of 50 shots (.920 save percentage). Utah will be a significant test, though. The Mammoth are seventh in terms of goals per game with 3.73 this campaign, which has helped them get to a 7-4-0 start.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Still perfect this season Hildeby made 12 saves in a 4-2 win over Vancouver on Saturday.

Impact The Canucks went up 2-0 early in the second period before the Bolts woke up and keyed a comeback. Hildeby is now 2-0-0 in two starts with a 2.01 GAA and .920 save percentage. Coach Jon Cooper has used Hildeby once every four games, which means he'll see 20-21 games this season. He is a strong spot start when he is in the blue paint.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning storm back from 2-goal deficit to beat the Canucks 4-2

Nikita Kucherov scored twice and the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-2

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Slated starter Saturday Hildeby is expected to start at home against Vancouver on Saturday, per Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

Impact Hildeby is gearing up for his second game of the campaign. He stopped 34 of 36 shots in a 3-2 victory over Minnesota on Oct. 8. Vancouver has averaged a solid 3.11 goals per game this campaign, but the Canucks are off to a rough 2-6-1 start.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for return Hildeby is expected to return to the lineup for Thursday's clash against the Kraken, per Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

Impact Hildeby will likely be available to back up Andrei Vasilevskiy in Thursday's clash after Jonas Johansson was sent back to AHL Syracuse. Before Hildeby's one-game absence, the 25-year-old netminder posted a win in his lone outing of the season, stopping 34 shots in a 3-2 win over the Wild. Now that he appears to be healthy, he'll likely see another appearance within Tampa Bay's next handful of games.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Not suiting up Tuesday Hildeby (undisclosed) won't be available for Tuesday's game versus the Rangers, Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley reports.

Impact Hildeby will be out of action for at least one game. Andrei Vasilevskiy is getting the start at Madison Square Garden, while Mads Sogaard will fill the backup role until Hildeby is good to go again. The Lightning's next two games are at home, beginning with Thursday's contest versus the Kraken.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt Tuesday Hildeby is questionable to serve as the backup against the Rangers on Tuesday for an undisclosed reason, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact While it's not clear why Hildeby may not be available, the Bolts did call up Mads Sogaard from the minors just in case. Regardless of Hildeby's status, the Bolts are expected to utilize Andrei Vasilevskiy in the crease versus the Rangers.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Wins debut with new team Hildeby made 34 saves in a 3-2 win over Minnesota on Thursday.

Impact He was named the game's second star in his Lightning debut. Hildeby is a massive, athletic netminder who is getting his first true shot as an NHL backup. He started 14 games in Toronto last season, going 5-7-4 with a 2.86 GAA and .914 save percentage. Hildeby now plays in a stronger system and will get 20-25 starts this season. He's a solid play in daily formats when he's in the blue paint.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Tonight: Dennis Hildeby Interview | Tampa Bay Lightning Lightning' goaltender Dennis Hildeby joins NHL Tonight to discuss sharing the crease with Andrei Vasilevskiy and how the transition to Tampa...

OCTOBER 9 • NHL.COM

NHL Tonight: Dennis Hildeby Interview | NHL.com Lightning' goaltender Dennis Hildeby joins NHL Tonight to discuss sharing the crease with Andrei Vasilevskiy and how the transition to Tampa...

OCTOBER 9 • NHL.COM

Carlson scores twice to help the Lightning beat the Wild 3-2

Defenseman John Carlson scored twice for his 11th career multi-goal game, Nikita Kucherov had two assists and Dennis Hildeby made 34 saves in the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 3-2 victory...

OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

Dennis Hildeby Set to Make First Start as a Bolt Against Minnesota The Tampa Bay Lightning are turning to a new face in net as Dennis Hildeby is set to make his first start as a Bolt against the Minnesota Wi...

OCTOBER 8 • SI.COM

Set to make season debut Thursday Hildeby was the first goalie off the ice during Thursday's morning skate and is slated to start at home against the Wild, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Impact Hildeby didn't appear in any of the Lightning's first three games of the regular season, but he's set to make his first start of the year Thursday. Across 20 regular-season appearances with the Maple Leafs last year, Hildeby went 5-7-4 with a 2.85 GAA and .912 save percentage.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Comes out on top in preseason shootout Hildeby stopped 20 shots in regulation and overtime and two of three shootout attempts during Saturday's 3-2 preseason win over the Panthers.

Impact It was a solid showing for the 25-year-old goalie, although neither team was icing its stars. Hildeby is set to open the 2026-27 campaign as the backup to Andrei Vasilevskiy for the Lightning after producing a 2.85 GAA and .912 over 20 regular-season appearances for Toronto last season.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Florida Hildeby will defend the road net in Saturday's preseason finale against the Panthers, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Hildeby made 23 saves in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime exhibition loss to Nashville. He is slated to serve as Andrei Vasilevskiy's backup in the 2026-27 campaign, which could make Hildeby a decent spot-starter option.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Falls short in exhibition tilt Hildeby stopped 23 of 26 shots in a 3-2 overtime preseason loss to Nashville on Tuesday.

Impact Hildeby had a 5-7-4 record, 2.85 GAA and .912 save percentage in 20 regular-season appearances with Toronto in 2025-26. The 25-year-old netminder has the potential to become a solid starter, but his short-term fantasy value will be limited by the presence of Andrei Vasilevskiy, who is expected to get a considerable majority of the workload this year.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

TBL@NSH: Wood scores goal against Dennis Hildeby | Nashville Predators Matthew Wood (NSH) scores goal against Dennis Hildeby (TBL) to make it 1 - 2

SEPTEMBER 23 • NHL.COM

TBL@NSH: Nilsson scores goal against Dennis Hildeby | Nashville Predators Felix Nilsson (NSH) scores goal against Dennis Hildeby (TBL) to make it 3 - 2

SEPTEMBER 23 • NHL.COM

Guarding goal Tuesday Hildeby will start Tuesday's road preseason matchup against Nashville, Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley reports.

Impact Hildeby earned a 5-7-4 record with a 2.85 GAA and a .912 save percentage in 20 appearances for Toronto during the 2025-26 regular season. As a member of the Lightning, he will be Andrei Vasilevskiy's backup in the 2026-27 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be No. 2 netminder to begin year Hildeby is expected to serve as the Lightning's No. 2 goaltender to begin the 2026-27 campaign, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Hildeby was traded to the Lightning from the Maple Leafs in early July, and he's slated to serve as Andrei Vasilevskiy's primary backup since the Lightning are seeking a trade for Jonas Johansson. Hildeby appeared in 20 regular-season games with Toronto last year and went 5-7-4 with a 2.85 GAA and .912 save percentage.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs' traded goalie Dennis Hildeby reveals what trade call forced him to miss | Sporting News Hildeby had to change his plans a bit.

JULY 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Maple Leafs Complete Trade With Tampa Bay | Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has acquired forward Nick Paul from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for goa...

JULY 1 • NHL.COM

Sent to Tampa Bay Hildeby, a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 third-round pick were traded to the Lightning from the Maple Leafs in exchange for Nick Paul on Wednesday.

Impact Hildeby made 20 regular-season appearances for the Maple Leafs last year, going 5-7-4 with a 2.85 GAA and .912 save percentage. He'll likely compete for the No. 2 role behind Andrei Vasilevskiy with the Lightning ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Why Maple Leafs signed Sergei Bobrovsky, and how he fits in goalie depth chart with Anthony Stolarz, Dennis Hildeby | Sporting News Toronto has its new top goalie.

JULY 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Lightning storm back from 2-goal deficit to beat the Canucks 4-2

Carlson scores twice to help the Lightning beat the Wild 3-2