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Will be scratched Thursday Vanecek (rest) won't dress for Thursday's game against Washington, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Impact The Devils are expected to lean heavily on Vanecek during the playoffs, so they're giving him a breather before that starts. Mackenzie Blackwood will be in net Thursday while Akira Schmid, who was summoned from AHL Utica, will serve as the backup goaltender. The contest against Washington is the Devils' regular-season finale, so Vanecek will finish the 2022-23 campaign with a 33-11-4 record, 2.45 GAA and .911 save percentage in 52 outings.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Devils clinch home ice for playoffs; end Sabres hopes

Tomas Tatar had two goals and an assist and the New Jersey Devils clinched home-ice advantage for the first round of the playoffs and ended Buffalo’s postseason hopes with a 6-2 vi...

APRIL 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Exits ice first Vanecek was the first goalie off the ice Tuesday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll guard the crease at home versus the Sabres.

Impact Vanecek has posted a 3-2-0 record with a 2.16 GAA and .917 save percentage in his last five contests. In each of the netminder's victories, he has given up just one goal and will look to carry that momentum forward into Tuesday's clash with Buffalo. With the postseason around the corner, it's possible that Mackenzie Blackwood starts the regular-season finale versus Washington on Thursday before Vanecek takes over as the primary backstop for the playoffs.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp again in win Vanecek stopped 36 of 38 shots in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact Vanecek delivered another strong performance Tuesday, allowing two goals on 38 shots en route to a third consecutive win. The 27-year-old netminder has allowed just four goals during those three games as he improves to 33-11-4 with a .911 save percentage this season. Vanecek could make one more start in the Devils' season finale Thursday against the Capitals.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in victory Vanecek stopped 16 of 17 shots, leading the Devils to an 8-1 victory over the Blue Jackets on Thursday.

Impact Vanecek had a solid outing Thursday, only giving up a goal to Joona Luoto to help New Jersey to an 8-1 win. This marks back-to-back victories and three in his last four starts for Vanecek, allowing just one goal in all three of those wins. On the season, the former Capital has a 32-11-4 record with a 2.46 GAA and a .910 save percentage.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Devils have biggest night since 2019, rout Blue Jackets 8-1

Jack Hughes scored two goals and set up two by Timo Meier as the New Jersey Devils had their biggest offensive output in more than four years with an 8-1 victory over the Columbus...

APRIL 7, 2023 • Associated Press

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

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