APRIL 12, 2024 • NHL.COM
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APRIL 11, 2024 • NHL.COM
Starting Thursday Tomkins will make his home debut as a member of the Lightning on Thursday against Ottawa, per Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.
Impact Tomkins last started last Thursday against Montreal, turning aside 26 of 30 shots en route to a 7-4 victory. The 29-year-old has drawn into four games for Tampa Bay this season, recording a 2-2-0 record and an .883 save percentage. He'll enter a favorable matchup against Ottawa, a team which has gone 14-22-2 on the road this season.
APRIL 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Plays Habs slayer Tomkins made 27 saves in a 7-4 win in Montreal on Thursday.
Impact It was his first start since Nov. 7, when he got his first NHL victory also over Montreal on the road. Tompkins is not a viable fantasy option right now, but it's a great story for the 29-year-old journeyman who will someday be able to tell his grandchildren that he was a Hab-slayer.
APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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APRIL 5, 2024 • NHL.COM
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APRIL 5, 2024 • NHL.COM
Slated to face Canadiens Tomkins is set to start on the road against Montreal on Thursday, per Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida.
Impact It will be Tomkins' first start at the NHL level since Nov. 7 when he saved 23 of 26 shots in a 5-3 win over the Canadiens. He's back with the Lightning because Jonas Johansson is dealing with a lower-body injury and is getting the nod after Andrei Vasilevskiy saved 28 of 29 shots in a 4-1 win over Toronto on Wednesday. Tomkins has a 2.53 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 29 outings with AHL Syracuse this campaign. Montreal ranks 27th offensively with 2.72 goals per contest, so this figures to be a favorable matchup for Tomkins.
APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Tomkins likely to start for Lightning on Thursday in Montreal An emergency recall from AHL Syracuse, Tomkins, 29, will work the second of back-to-back games.
APRIL 3, 2024 • TAMPABAY.COM
Recalled from AHL Tomkins was recalled from the AHL on Tuesday, per Diandra Loux.
Impact Tomkins has started three games with the big club this season, recording an .889 save percentage and a 1-2 record. The 29-year-old was recalled after backup goalie Jonas Johansson is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. He could see a start on Thursday as the Lightning play Wednesday as well.
APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
On waiver wire Thursday The Lightning placed Tomkins on waivers Thursday, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic.
Impact This is great news for Andrei Vasilevskiy (back surgery) and his fantasy managers as he is expected to return to action Friday versus Carolina or Monday in Colorado. Tomkins was 1-2-0, giving up 10 goals on 90 shots in his three appearances. He will be returned to AHL Syracuse, should he pass through waivers.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
How Lightning's Matt Tomkins beat the odds, made his way to NHL at 29 After toiling in the minors, the goaltender’s career took a detour abroad. It was the best decision he made.
NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM
Hangs on for first NHL win Tomkins turned aside 23 shots in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Canadiens.
Impact The 29-year-old recorded his first career win in the NHL, but it nearly slipped through his fingers -- the Lightning handed Tomkins a 4-0 lead heading into the third period as they dominated play, but he then had to withstand a furious comeback attempt by the Habs that featured half of the home squad's 26 shots on the night. Tomkins' .889 save percentage through his first three starts this season isn't going to earn him more consistent playing time, but the Bolts seem content with his play so far as Jonas Johansson's backup.
NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
For Lightning rookie Matt Tomkins, earning his first NHL win at age 29 in Montreal is 'special' Tomkins grew up idolizing Patrick Roy and Carey Price so to win his first NHL game in Montreal means a lot to him.
NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Starting in Montreal Tomkins will guard the road goal versus the Canadiens on Tuesday, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.
Impact Tomkins has lost his first two starts of the season, allowing seven goals on 64 shots. The 29-year-old will face a Canadiens team that has scored just seven goals during their three-game losing streak.
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Falls to Jackets Tomkins stopped 24 of 27 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.
Impact Columbus' final goal was scored into an empty net. Tomkins didn't play poorly in his second career NHL start, but the Lightning offense had trouble getting going and couldn't find an equalizer after falling behind in the third period. The 29-year-old rookie will likely be back in net early next week, when Tampa Bay plays back-to-back on a road trip that takes the team through Toronto and Montreal.
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting in Columbus Tomkins will defend the visiting net in Columbus on Thursday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Impact This will be like a home start for Tomkins who played four seasons at Ohio State during his collegiate career. Tomkins will make his second career start, as he dropped a 5-2 decision in Ottawa on Oct. 15, giving up four goals on 37 shots. The 29-year-old will face the Blue Jackets, who have scored 23 goals this season in nine games.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Falls in NHL debut Tomkins allowed four goals on 37 shots in Sunday's 5-2 loss against the Senators.
Impact Tomkins was making his NHL debut, starting in the second end of a back-to-back set. The former backstop for Farjestads BK Karlstad of the Swedish Hockey League just couldn't keep Brady Tkachuk quiet. Jonas Johansson is likely to do most of the heavy lifting until Andrei Vasilevskiy is ready to return from back surgery in late November or early December. The Lightning do not have another back-to-back situation until Nov. 6-7, so it's uncertain when we'll see Tomkins again.
OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tending twine Sunday Tomkins will guard the road goal Sunday against Ottawa, per Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida.
Impact Tomkins will get the second half of Tampa Bay's back-to-back after Jonas Johansson played in Saturday's 6-4 loss to Detroit. The 29-year-old Tomkins will make his NHL debut in Sunday's contest. Tomkins posted a 20-12-0 record with a 2.53 GAA and a .911 save percentage in 32 games for Farjestad BK of the SHL last season.
OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Agrees to two-year deal Tomkins inked a two-year, two-way contract with Tampa Bay on Wednesday.
Impact Tomkins had a 2.53 GAA and a .911 save percentage in 32 games with Farjestads BK Karlstad of the Swedish Hockey League in 2022-23. The 28-year-old hasn't played in the NHL and will likely start the 2023-24 campaign at the AHL level.
MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
