MATT TOMKINS NEWS

Posts shutout Saturday Tomkins recorded a 28-save shutout in AHL Bakersfield's 4-0 win over Henderson on Saturday.

Impact Tomkins is now 7-3-2 on the year after his first shutout this season and the fifth of his career. He's posted a mediocre 3.11 GAA and an .898 save percentage. Tomkins' play hasn't been good enough for him to get a chance to push for an NHL spot, though the Oilers are likely to address their crease concerns with a trade rather than a promotion.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to Bakersfield Tomkins was sent to AHL Bakersfield on Saturday.

Impact Tomkins was recalled Friday to back up Calvin Pickard as Stuart Skinner was unable to play due to an illness. Tomkins was 12-10-4 with a 2.55 GAA and a .907 save percentage with AHL Syracuse during 26 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. He is currently fourth on the Edmonton depth chart in net as Connor Ingram is also ahead of him.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Edmonton Tomkins was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Friday, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

Impact Tomkins landed on waivers earlier this week, but he'll rejoin the NHL club just before the end of the preseason since Stuart Skinner (illness) may not be able to play in Friday's preseason finale against Vancouver. Tomkins will presumably head back to Bakersfield before the start of the regular season.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Surfaces on waivers Tomkins was placed on waivers Monday to assign him to AHL Bakersfield.

Impact Tomkins posted a 12-10-4 record with a 2.55 GAA and a .907 save percentage over 26 regular-season appearances for AHL Syracuse in 2024-25. If he clears waivers, he will provide the Oilers with organizational depth in case of an injury to Stuart Skinner or Calvin Pickard.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 24 • NHL.COM

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SEPTEMBER 24 • NHL.COM

Joins Edmonton goalie depth Tomkins signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Oilers, PuckPedia reports.

Impact Tomkins figures to just be organizational depth for the Oilers, who will likely start next season in the AHL. The 31-year-old spent the last two seasons with AHL Syracuse in the Lightning organization, and he posted a 12-10-5 record with a 2.55 GAA and .907 save percentage in the 2024-25 season.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors Tomkins was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.

Impact Tomkins was with Tampa Bay because Jonas Johansson (lower body) has been unavailable. This roster move might indicate that Johansson is ready to return, but Tampa Bay is off until Thursday, so there would still be time for the Lightning to recall Tomkins or another netminder if that's not the case. The 30-year-old Tomkins has a 2.54 GAA and a .911 save percentage in 22 outings with Syracuse this season.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Up from minors Tomkins was summoned from AHL Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact Tomkins has a 2.54 GAA and a .911 save percentage in 22 appearances with Syracuse in 2024-25. Jonas Johansson is dealing with a lower-body injury, so Tomkins will likely serve as the backup goaltender behind Andrei Vasilevskiy versus Seattle on Sunday if Johansson is unavailable.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minor-league affiliate Tomkins was loaned to AHL Syracuse on Sunday.

Impact Tomkins has been the backup goalie behind Andrei Vasilevskiy in the last two games due to the absence of Jonas Johansson (lower body). If Johansson doesn't return to the lineup in Tuesday's home game versus Ottawa, Tampa Bay could recall Tomkins from the minors.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from AHL Tomkins was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact Tomkins was recalled as Jonas Johansson (lower body) remains day-to-day. Look for Andrei Vasilevskiy to get the start against the Islanders on Saturday with Tomkins as his backup, if Johansson is unable to play. Tomkins has yet to play a game in the NHL this season, after going 3-2-1 with a 3.33 GAA and an .892 save percentage across six appearances last season.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to AHL Tomkins was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Friday.

Impact Tomkins was called up because Andrei Vasilevskiy (illness) was a game-time decision while Jonas Johansson (lower body) was day-to-day going into Thursday's clash against Los Angeles. Vasilevskiy was ultimately able to play, earning a 28-save shutout victory over the Kings. Tomkins still served as the understudy, though, because Johansson was unavailable. Perhaps his demotion means Johansson will be fine to dress Saturday versus the Islanders, but Tampa Bay has the option of recalling Tomkins if that's not the case. The 30-year-old Tomkins has a 2.87 GAA and a .900 save percentage in 17 outings with Syracuse this season.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Tampa Bay Tomkins was called up from AHL Syracuse on Thursday, per Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

Impact Tomkins was recalled as Andrei Vasilevskiy (illness) will be a game-time decision versus LA on Thursday. Should Vasilevskiy be unable to go, Tomkins will back up Jonas Johansson. Tomkins was 6-8-3 with a 2.87 GAA and a .900 save percentage across 17 AHL appearances before his recall.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL Tomkins was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Saturday, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.

Impact Tomkins was recalled Friday to serve as the backup to Jonas Johansson as Andrei Vasilevskiy was given the night off. Tomkins is 3-5-0 with a 3.12 GAA and an .890 save percentage across eight AHL games.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned by Tampa Bay Tomkins was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Friday.

Impact There was no word at this time as to whether or not Andrei Vasilevskiy or Jonas Johansson will be unable to play Friday in Nashville. Tomkins is 3-5-0 with a 3.12 GAA and an .890 save percentage in eight AHL games this season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On waivers The Lightning placed Tomkins on waivers Friday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact During the 2023-24 regular season, Tomkins had a 3.33 GAA and a .892 save percentage in six games with Tampa Bay as well as a 2.53 GAA and a .904 save percentage across 29 appearances with AHL Syracuse. Andrei Vasilevskiy and Jonas Johansson are penciled in as Tampa Bay's starting and backup goaltenders, respectfully, so Tomkins is expected to head to the minors if he goes unclaimed. However, Tomkins might be recalled if Vasilevskiy or Johansson get hurt during the campaign.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting preseason game Tomkins will patrol the home crease versus the Hurricanes in Tuesday's preseason contest, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Tomkins spent most of last season at AHL Syracuse, posting a 2.53 GAA and a .904 save percentage over 29 games. He also made six appearances with the Lightning, going 3-2-1 with a 3.33 GAA and an .892 save percentage. Barring injuries to Andrei Vasilevskiy or Jonas johansson, Tomkins should be expected to spend most of 2024-25 in the AHL once again.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to minors Tomkins was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Tuesday.

Impact Tomkins appeared in six games with the Lightning this season, recording an .892 save percentage and a 3-2-1 record. The 29-year-old will look to lead AHL Syracuse to a potential Calder Cup Championship. He will likely be the backup for Tampa Bay heading into next season.

APRIL 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs win over Leafs Tomkins made 34 saves in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact The 29-year-old goalie went down as the man who denied Auston Matthews his 70th goal of the season, making seven stops on the Toronto superstar in the first period alone. Tomkins supplied Tampa Bay with decent netminding down the stretch, going 2-0-1 in three April starts while giving up 10 goals on 95 shots (.895 save percentage), but he'll be firmly on the bench behind Andrei Vasilevskiy when the Lightning begin their first-round series against the Panthers on Sunday.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 18, 2024 • NHL.COM

TOR@TBL: Holmberg scores goal against Matt Tomkins | Toronto Maple Leafs TOR@TBL: Holmberg scores goal against Matt Tomkins

APRIL 18, 2024 • NHL.COM

TOR@TBL: Tavares scores goal against Matt Tomkins | Toronto Maple Leafs TOR@TBL: Tavares scores goal against Matt Tomkins

APRIL 18, 2024 • NHL.COM

TOR@TBL: Reaves scores goal against Matt Tomkins | Toronto Maple Leafs TOR@TBL: Reaves scores goal against Matt Tomkins

APRIL 17, 2024 • NHL.COM

Leaves ice first Wednesday Tomkins was the first goalie to exit the ice Wednesday, indicating he'll be between the home pipes versus Toronto, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

Impact Tomkins will make just his sixth start in an NHL crease, having gone 2-2-1 with a 3.19 GAA in his previous five contests. The decision to start Tomkins certainly makes sense considering the Bolts can't change their position in the playoff standings. Starter Andrei Vasilevskiy will get the night off in order to prepare while Tomkins likely makes his final appearance in the crease this season.

APRIL 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still waiting on first home win Tomkins made 25 saves in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Senators on Thursday.

Impact He played well enough to earn his first home win, but it was for naught. Tomkins is 1-0-1 since his call-up earlier this month following Jonas Johansson's lower body injury. He will remain with the team as the postseason approaches if JJ can't go.

APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE