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Facing Blue Jackets Vanecek will guard the home goal versus the Blue Jackets on Thursday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Vanecek has alternated wins and losses over his last four games, giving up nine goals in that span. He's got one of the most favorable matchups available for Thursday, so he projects as a strong fantasy play.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mercer scores 1st hat trick as the Devils sweep Penguins

Dawson Mercer scored his first career hat trick and the New Jersey Devils beat the fading Penguins 5-1, putting Pittsburgh’s bid for a 17th straight Stanley Cup playoff berth in se...

APRIL 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Stops 22 in win Vanecek stopped 22 of 23 shots in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Penguins.

Impact Vanecek kept Pittsburgh off the board until Bryan Rust's tally 6:14 into the third period, earning a 5-1 win. It was a solid bounce-back performance from Vanecek, who allowed four goals in a loss to Winnipeg on Sunday. The 27-year-old netminder improves to 31-11-4 with a .909 save percentage this season.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Vanecek will defend the home net Tuesday against Pittsburgh, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Vanecek surrendered four goals on 21 shots in Sunday's 6-1 loss to Winnipeg prior to getting pulled after the second period. He has a 30-11-4 record this season with a 2.52 GAA and a .908 save percentage in 49 appearances. The Penguins rank 17th in the league this campaign with 3.21 goals per game.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled in loss to Jets Vanecek allowed four goals on 21 shots before being pulled in Sunday's 6-1 loss to Winnipeg.

Impact Vanecek was in net for the first two periods, surrendering a pair of goals during each frame. Mackenzie Blackwood replaced him for the third frame. Vanecek's struggles Sunday were in stark contrast to his previous start Thursday, during which he saved 24 of 25 shots en route to a 2-1 victory over the Rangers. The 27-year-old was charged with the loss Sunday, dropping him to 30-11-4 with a 2.52 GAA and a .908 save percentage in 49 outings this season.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Sunday Vanecek will get the starting nod in Winnipeg on Sunday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Vanecek yielded just one goal in Thursday's win against the Rangers to snap a three-game skid. He's now 30-10-4 with a 2.47 GAA and a .910 save percentage through 48 appearances. The 27-year-old has yet to lose to a Western Conference team in regulation this season; Vanecek is 14-0-3 with a .913 save percentage against Western teams.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Haula, Meier score, Devils beat rival Rangers 2-1

Erik Haula and Timo Meier scored and Vitek Vanecek made three big third-period saves to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 2-1 win over the New York Rangers

MARCH 31, 2023 • Associated Press

Guarding cage versus Rangers Vanecek will protect the home goal versus the Rangers on Thursday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Vanecek has hit a skid, allowing seven goals on 82 shots while losing his last three appearances. The 27-year-old netminder will look to bounce back against the Rangers, a team he beat with 31 saves on 34 shots Jan. 7.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to dominate Rangers Vanecek made 24 saves in a 2-1 victory over the Rangers on Thursday.

Impact He was especially sharp in the third, making 10 saves including a right-pad stop on Vincent Trocheck at the left post at 8:11 of the period. Vanecek (30-10-4) became the first Devils goalie to win 30 games since Martin Brodeur did it in 2011-12. Perhaps more importantly, Vanecek improved to 7-3-1 in 11 games against the Rangers, a possible first-round playoff matchup.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Palmieri has 2 goals, assist as Islanders beat Devils 5-1

Kyle Palmieri had two goals and an assist, Ilya Sorokin made 30 saves and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 5-1

MARCH 28, 2023 • Associated Press

Surrenders three goals to Islanders Vanecek kicked out 31 of 34 shots in a 5-1 loss to the Islanders on Monday.

Impact Vanecek surrendered a goal in each period of the contest. The final two New York markers were scored on an empty net. Vanecek dropped to 29-10-4 with a 2.50 GAA and a .909 save percentage in 47 outings this season. He's now lost his last three appearances, though the 27-year-old's held the competition to seven goals on 82 shots in that span.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start Monday Vanecek will be stationed between the pipes for Monday's road game against the Islanders, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Vanecek has dropped two straight games despite stopping a combined 44 of 48 shots in the process. The 27-year-old is 29-9-4 with a 2.49 GAA and a .909 save percentage this season. He coughed up four goals on 17 shots in his lone appearance against the Islanders this season.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tuch has 2 goals, assist as Sabres beat Devils 5-4

Alex Tuch had two goals and an assist as the Buffalo Sabres beat the New Jersey Devils 5-4

MARCH 25, 2023 • Associated Press

Stuck with loss in relief Vanecek turned aside 17 of 19 shots after replacing Akira Schmid midway through the first period of Friday's 5-4 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Vanecek has the better line in the box score of the two netminders, but he got hit with the loss after giving up two Alex Tuch tallies in the second period, including the game-winner. Vanecek is now 4-3-1 through eight appearances in March with a shaky .889 save percentage, and the door remains open for Schmid to cut into his playing time down the stretch.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bratt scores 3 as Devils rally for 5-2 win over Lightning

Jesper Bratt scored three goals for his first NHL hat trick as the New Jersey Devils rallied from two goals down and beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 to end a three-game skid

MARCH 20, 2023 • Associated Press

Stops 22 in win Vanecek allowed two goals on 24 shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over Tampa Bay.

Impact Vanecek fell behind 2-0 early in the second period. However, he'd blank the Lightning for the remainder of the game as the Devils rallied to score five unanswered goals in the winning effort. The 27-year-old netminder improves to 29-8-3 with a .909 save percentage and a 2.51 GAA on the season.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Between pipes against Bolts Vanecek will get the starting nod at home versus the Lightning on Tuesday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Vanecek and the Devils will face off with Tampa Bay in three of their next four contests, so the netminder could see a heavy dose of the Bolts. The 27-year-old Czech has already set a new career high with 28 wins this season and is sporting a personal best in both GAA (2.48) and save percentage (.910).

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hughes scores 1, sets up 2 by Bratt, Devils beat Canes 3-0

Jack Hughes stole a puck and scored early and set up two goals by Jesper Bratt to lead the New Jersey Devils beat Carolina 3-0 to tie the Hurricanes for first place in the Metropol...

MARCH 13, 2023 • Associated Press

Guarding crease Sunday Vanecek will start against the Hurricanes at home Sunday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Vanecek has allowed 16 goals over his last four appearances, but he's managed to win in three of them. He's 27-7-3 with a .907 save percentage across 41 games. The 27-year-old has allowed six goals on 41 shots while splitting two games against Carolina this season.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 32-save shutout Sunday Vanecek stopped all 32 shots he faced in New Jersey's 3-0 victory over the Hurricanes on Sunday.

Impact Vanecek earned his third shutout of the season and the ninth of his career. He has a 28-7-3 record, 2.48 GAA and .910 save percentage in 42 contests this season. Vanecek struggled over his previous five outings, posting a 4.26 GAA and an .821 save percentage in that span.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

7 random Devils thoughts before matchup with Capitals | Vitek Vanecek's recent slide, 3rd line surge, more The Devils will face the Washington Capitals on Thursday.

MARCH 9, 2023 • NJ.COM

Matthews' late power-play goal gives Leafs win over Devils

Auston Matthews scored on a power play with 2:53 remaining and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3

MARCH 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Hischier scores in OT as Devils beat Coyotes 5-4

Nico Hischier scored 23 seconds into overtime to give the New Jersey Devils a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Coyotes

MARCH 6, 2023 • Associated Press

Wins in overtime Sunday Vanecek stopped 25 of 29 shots in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Coyotes.

Impact Vanecek allowed a goal in each of the first two period and two more tallies in the third to let a two-goal lead slip away. He still got away with the win as Nico Hischier tallied early in overtime. It's been a rough stretch for Vanecek lately -- he's 3-1-0 over his last four games, but he's allowed 16 goals in that span. For the season, he's at 27-6-3 with a 2.50 GAA and a .908 save percentage through 40 appearances. Those numbers are right in line with his career marks, aside from the improved record behind a strong team. The Devils' next game is a tough one at home versus the Maple Leafs on Tuesday.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Sunday Vanecek will get the starting nod in Arizona on Sunday, Devils play-by-play announcer Matt Loughlin reports.

Impact Vanecek was yanked after coughing up five goals on 19 shots against Colorado on Wednesday but still earned the win. Since the start of January, he's 13-1-1 with a 2.59 GAA. The 27-year-old is 15-1-2 with a .913 save percentage on the road this season.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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