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SJS@OTT: Stutzle scores goal against Vitek Vanecek | Ottawa Senators Tim Stutzle (OTT) scores goal against Vitek Vanecek (SJS) to make it 3 - 2

MARCH 2, 2025 • NHL.COM

SJS@OTT: Tkachuk scores PPG against Vitek Vanecek | Ottawa Senators Brady Tkachuk (OTT) scores power-play goal against Vitek Vanecek (SJS) to make it 2 - 2

MARCH 2, 2025 • NHL.COM

SJS@OTT: Pinto scores SHG against Vitek Vanecek | Ottawa Senators Shane Pinto (OTT) scores shorthanded goal against Vitek Vanecek (SJS) to make it 1 - 0

MARCH 2, 2025 • NHL.COM

Guarding cage Saturday Vanecek will defend the visiting net in Ottawa on Saturday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Vanacek was terrific Monday, turning aside 33 shots in a 2-1 overtime loss to Winnipeg. He is 3-9-3 with a 3.87 GAA and an .882 save percentage over 17 appearances for the Sharks this season. The Senators are generating 2.76 goals per game in 2024-25, 24th in the NHL.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Win slips away in Winnipeg Vanecek made 33 saves in Monday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Jets.

Impact It was a gut-punch of a loss. Vanecek took a shutout into the final minute of regulation, but Josh Morrissey blasted a one-timer through traffic with 26 seconds left to tie it, and Mark Scheifele then banged home a rebound 93 seconds into OT. The 29-year-old netminder has started three of San Jose's last four games, going 0-1-2 with a 3.97 GAA and .871 save percentage, but with Alexandar Georgiev having gone 0-6-0 since Jan. 16, Vanecek should remain in the mix in the crease despite his own lack of success.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

SJS@WPG: Morrissey scores goal against Vitek Vanecek | Winnipeg Jets Josh Morrissey (WPG) scores goal against Vitek Vanecek (SJS) to make it 1 - 1

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • NHL.COM

SJS@WPG: Scheifele scores goal against Vitek Vanecek | Winnipeg Jets Mark Scheifele (WPG) scores goal against Vitek Vanecek (SJS) to make it 2 - 1

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • NHL.COM

Tending twine in Winnipeg Vanecek will defend the road crease against the Jets on Monday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Vanecek returned to action just before the 4 Nations Face-Off break, but he wasn't particularly effective over two starts, going 0-1-1 with a 5.01 GAA and .828 save percentage. He'll face a tough test Monday, as the Jets rank second in the NHL with 3.60 goals per game.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lit up in loss Vanecek allowed eight goals on 34 shots in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Stars.

Impact Vanecek isn't fully to blame for this game -- when the score is that lopsided, it's a full-team failure. The 29-year-old looked pretty good in his return from a fractured cheekbone when he took an overtime loss to the Canucks on Thursday, but the Stars humbled him with seven straight goals after the Sharks established a 2-0 lead. The netminder is now 3-9-2 with a 4.01 GAA and an .878 save percentage across 16 appearances. Vanecek and Alexandar Georgiev are likely to split the starts for the Sharks as long as they're the only two netminders at the NHL level, though the distribution of work could become trickier if Yaroslav Askarov receives another call-up.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In goal Saturday Vanecek will protect the home net against Dallas on Saturday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Vanecek is coming off a 22-save effort in Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss to Vancouver. He has a 3-8-2 record with a 3.70 GAA and an .887 save percentage across 15 NHL appearances this season. Dallas ranks 10th in the league with 3.19 goals per game in 2024-25.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing in overtime loss Vanecek stopped 22 of 24 shots in Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Canucks.

Impact Vanecek kept the Canucks' off the board for over two periods. Macklin Celebrini's two mistakes in the contest -- a delay-of-game minor in the third period and a hooking call that led to a penalty shot in overtime -- led to both of Vancouver's goals. Vanecek hadn't played since Dec. 14 or suited up since Dec. 17, when he suffered a fractured cheekbone on the bench during a game against the Jets. Now that he's healthy, he'll push Alexandar Georgiev for playing time, though if both goalies struggle, Yaroslav Askarov could get another look at the NHL level. Vanecek is 3-8-2 with a 3.70 GAA and an .887 save percentage over 15 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

O'Connor scores penalty shot goal in overtime to give Canucks 2-1 win over Sharks

Drew O’Connor scored on a penalty shot 33 seconds into overtime to give the Vancouver Canucks a 2-1 win over the San Jose Sharks

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Expected to start Thursday Vanecek (face) was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate and is slated to guard the home cage versus Vancouver on Thursday, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Impact Vanecek will make his first NHL appearance since he suffered a fractured cheekbone sitting on the bench as the backup goaltender against the Jets on Dec. 17. Vanecek is a mediocre 3-8-1 with a 3.84 GAA and an .885 save percentage in 14 games this season. The Canucks are generating 2.83 goals per game, 22nd in the NHL in 2024-25.

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from conditioning loan Vanecek (face) was summoned from conditioning assignment with AHL San Jose on Sunday.

Impact The Sharks assigned Yaroslav Askarov to the minors in a corresponding move. Vanecek hasn't been in the lineup for the Sharks since Dec. 17 against Winnipeg, when he suffered a fractured cheekbone while sitting on the bench as the backup. He will compete for playing time with Alexandar Georgiev, but Askarov could return to the NHL before the conclusion of the regular season.

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from IR Vanecek (face), who is on a conditioning stint with AHL San Jose, has been removed from injured reserve, per the NHL media site Friday.

Impact Vanecek likely will make his return to the ice against AHL Henderson on Friday and could even pull a double as the Barracuda also play the Silver Knights again Saturday. Once the 29-year-old backstop gets his legs back under him, he should be in contention for starts with the Sharks -- though he'll need to edge out Yaroslav Askarov to reclaim the starting job.

JANUARY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On conditioning assignment Vanecek (face) was sent to AHL San Jose on Wednesday for a conditioning stint.

Impact Vanecek hasn't played between the pipes since Dec. 14, so this will give him a chance to shake off the rust before playing for the Sharks. He has a 3-8-1 record, 3.84 GAA and .885 save percentage in 2024-25. Yaroslav Askarov has likely done well enough to warrant him staying in the NHL even after Vanecek is available, though that might create a situation where the Sharks are carrying three goaltenders, including Vanecek and Alexandar Georgiev. Perhaps Georgiev, who has a 3.65 GAA and an .876 save percentage in 30 outings in 2024-25, will be put on waivers once Vanecek is back with the Sharks.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to practice soon Vanecek (face) could return to practice before the end of the week after head coach Ryan Warsofsky told reporters Tuesday, "Definitely progressing, taking shots. We probably envisi...

Impact Vanecek's timeline probably means his first chance to get back into the crease would likely be next Thursday's clash with Seattle -- though the team hasn't provided a more concrete return-to-play plan. Even once given the all-clear, Vanecek could struggle to reclaim the starting job with Yaroslav Askarov performing well.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vitek Vanecek to miss time with fractured cheek; Tomas Hertl reflects on Sharks' tribute, return to San Jose SAN JOSE - Sharks goalie Vitek Vanecek’s unfortunate incident earlier this month will keep him out o...

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Not close to returning Vanecek is week-to-week with a fractured cheekbone, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Saturday.

Impact Vanecek has a 3-8-1 record, 3.84 GAA and .885 save percentage in 14 outings this campaign. He was injured when struck by the puck while on the bench during Dec. 17's 4-3 loss to Winnipeg. Yaroslav Askarov is up from AHL San Jose and getting some work -- the 21-year-old is set to start Saturday against Calgary -- due to Vanecek's absence.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to IR Vanecek was put on injured reserve Friday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Vanecek hasn't played since Dec. 14 and can be activated whenever he's healthy. He has a 3-8-1 record, 3.84 GAA and .885 save percentage in 14 appearances in 2024-25. Klim Kostin was taken off injured reserve in a corresponding move.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for multi-week absence Vanecek is expected to be sidelined for 2-3 weeks due to an upper-body injury, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Wednesday.

Impact The exact nature of Vanecek's injury wasn't specified by head coach David Warsofsky but it certainly appears to be serious after he was hit in the head by a puck while on the bench Tuesday. With the netminder out longer term, Yaroslav Askarov will get the opportunity to compete for starts alongside Alexandar Georgiev. While not on injured reserve yet, fantasy players can likely expect Vanecek to be designated as such in the coming days given his recovery timeline.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured while on bench Vanecek was hit in the head by an errant puck while sitting on the bench in Tuesday's game versus the Jets and won't be available for the remainder of the game, Curtis Pashelka of...

Impact Vanecek was sitting in the backup goalie's spot on the bench when he was struck. For now, the 28-year-old netminder can be considered day-to-day, though if he's forced to miss time, Yaroslav Askarov would likely be recalled from AHL San Jose to split time with Alexandar Georgiev. More information on Vanecek's status should be available prior to Thursday's game against the Avalanche.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Surrenders four goals in loss Vanecek stopped 36 of 40 shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Utah.

Impact Vanecek took his third straight loss, allowing 12 goals in that span. He also gave up five goals in his last win Nov. 29 versus the Kraken. Vanecek nearly got this one to overtime, but a Clayton Keller power-play tally in the final minute of the third period decided the result. The 28-year-old Vanecek is now 3-8-1 with a 3.84 GAA and an .885 save percentage through 14 appearances this season. He'll likely compete with Alexandar Georgiev for playing time moving forward. The Sharks' next five games are all against teams currently occupying playoff spots in the Western Conference, so it may be better for fantasy managers to steer away from Vanecek for a while.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Keller scores power-play goal in the final minute to lift Utah past the Sharks, 4-3

Clayton Keller scored a power-play goal with 43.8 seconds remaining and the Utah Hockey Club rallied to beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Saturday night

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Starting Saturday Vanecek will be between the home pipes versus Utah on Saturday, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Vanecek is skating on thin ice as he has lost his last two starts, allowing eight goals on 40 shots. He improved in Carolina on Tuesday, giving up three goals on 28 shots, but the 28-year-old has floundered all season, going 3-7-1 with a 3.83 GAA and an .883 save percentage. Utah is averaging 3.00 goals per game in 2024-25.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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O'Connor scores penalty shot goal in overtime to give Canucks 2-1 win over Sharks

Keller scores power-play goal in the final minute to lift Utah past the Sharks, 4-3