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Stellar in overtime win Vanecek stopped 49 of 50 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Vanecek also drew the secondary helper on the game-winning goal by Alexander Wennberg. This was easily Vanecek's best performance of the season, and it earned him a second straight win. The 28-year-old netminder is now 2-4-0 with a 3.21 GAA and a .902 save percentage over seven appearances (six starts). It wouldn't be unusual for Vanecek to continue to see heavy workloads as he did Tuesday, but behind a shaky defense, he's unlikely to have many repeat performances.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vanecek's brilliant night helps Sharks beat Blue Jackets in OT SAN JOSE - Vitek Vanecek did everything he could to help the San Jose Sharks beat the Columbus Blue ...

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Celebrini returns from injury and Wennberg scores in OT to lift Sharks over Blue Jackets 2-1

Alex Wennberg scored 3:11 into overtime and the San Jose Sharks celebrated the return of No. 1 overall draft pick Macklin Celebrini with a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • Associated Press

First off Tuesday Vanecek was the first goaltender off the ice at the morning skate, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now, indicating he will patrol the home crease Tuesday versus Columbus.

Impact Vanecek is coming off a 26-save performance in a 4-2 win over the Kings on Oct. 26. He has a 1-4-0 record with a 3.65 GAA and an .879 save percentage through six appearances this season. Columbus ranks 10th in the league with 3.55 goals per game in 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win over Kings Vanecek stopped 26 of 28 shots in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Kings.

Impact Vanecek earned his first win of the campaign, and this was just the second time in six outings he's allowed two or fewer goals. The 28-year-old is now at a 1-4-0 record with 20 goals allowed on 165 shots. The Sharks have won two games in a row, but this is likely just a blip on the radar for a team that's in line to struggle for much of the campaign. Vanecek is set to continue sharing the crease with Mackenzie Blackwood as the Sharks go through a five-game homestand.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Toffoli scores 3rd-period goal to lift Sharks to 4-2 win over Kings

Tyler Toffoli scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period, Jake Walman had his second straight 3-point game, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 for...

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Starting Tuesday Vanecek will patrol the home crease Tuesday against the Kings, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Vanecek will get the second half of San Jose's back-to-back after Mackenzie Blackwood played in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over Utah. The 28-year-old Vanecek has posted a mark of 0-4-0 with a 4.00 GAA and an .869 save percentage in five appearances this season. LA has potted 28 goals in nine games during the 2024-25 campaign.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

SJS@VGK: Stone scores goal against Vitek Vanecek | Vegas Golden Knights SJS@VGK: Stone scores goal against Vitek Vanecek

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • NHL.COM

SJS@VGK: Howden scores goal against Vitek Vanecek | Vegas Golden Knights SJS@VGK: Howden scores goal against Vitek Vanecek

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • NHL.COM

Rough start in Vegas Vanecek stopped 35 of 42 shots in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Given the quality of each team's offense and defense, this was an expected result. Vanecek is now 0-4-0 through five appearances this season, though seven goals allowed is a new level of bad for the 28-year-old netminder. Mackenzie Blackwood fared a bit better in losses to the Ducks and Kings recently. The Sharks have a back-to-back up next with a road game in Utah on Monday before heading home to host the Kings on Tuesday, so both Vanecek and Blackwood should be penciled in for a start in the near future.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Howden scores twice as Golden Knights win 7-3 and hand Sharks ninth straight loss

Brett Howden scored twice, Mark Stone had a goal and two assists and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the winless San Jose Sharks 7-3

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • Associated Press

SJS@VGK: Karlsson scores SHG against Vitek Vanecek | Vegas Golden Knights SJS@VGK: Karlsson scores SHG against Vitek Vanecek

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • NHL.COM

SJS@VGK: Dorofeyev scores PPG against Vitek Vanecek | Vegas Golden Knights SJS@VGK: Dorofeyev scores PPG against Vitek Vanecek

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • NHL.COM

SJS@VGK: Karlsson scores goal against Vitek Vanecek | Vegas Golden Knights SJS@VGK: Karlsson scores goal against Vitek Vanecek

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • NHL.COM

SJS@VGK: Eichel scores goal against Vitek Vanecek | Vegas Golden Knights SJS@VGK: Eichel scores goal against Vitek Vanecek

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • NHL.COM

Starting in Vegas Vanecek will defend the road net Saturday against the Golden Knights, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Vanecek has surrendered 11 goals on 95 shots en route to a record of 0-3-0 through four appearances this season. Vegas has accounted for 35 goals in eight games this campaign.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Avalanche Vanecek allowed three goals on 21 shots in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Avalanche. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact The Sharks actually played a decent defensive game in front of Vanecek, but a pair of Ross Colton tallies in the first period would be all the Avalanche needed. Vanecek remains winless (0-3-0) with 11 goals allowed on 95 shots over four appearances this season. The Sharks have an 0-4-2 record through six games as a team, and the crease situation could be a win-and-stay-in or a straight alternating pattern. By any token, it's likely Mackenzie Blackwood gets the nod Tuesday in Anaheim, while Vanecek should be penciled in for Thursday's game in Los Angeles.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche's Joel Kiviranta Pulls Slick Move In Tight To Beat Vitek Vanecek

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Guarding crease Sunday Vanecek will protect the home crease Sunday versus Colorado, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Vanecek has posted a mark of 0-2-0 in three appearances this season while surrendering eight goals on 74 shots. Despite a 1-4-0 start to the 2024-25 campaign, Colorado has accumulated 17 goals across five outings.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three goals in relief outing Vanecek stopped 15 of 18 shots in relief of Mackenzie Blackwood in Friday's 8-3 loss to the Jets.

Impact Vanecek fared a little better than his teammate in this contest, but neither goalie put in an effort to write home about. The 28-year-old Vanecek wasn't on the hook for the loss, as the Sharks were unable to cover the damage from Blackwood's poor start. Vanecek has allowed eight goals on 74 shots across three appearances so far. With the Sharks alternating goalie starts in the early going, Vanecek is lined up for a home start versus the Avalanche on Sunday.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

SJS@WPG: Perfetti scores PPG against Vitek Vanecek | Winnipeg Jets SJS@WPG: Perfetti scores PPG against Vitek Vanecek

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • NHL.COM

SJS@WPG: Perfetti scores PPG against Vitek Vanecek | Winnipeg Jets SJS@WPG: Perfetti scores PPG against Vitek Vanecek

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • NHL.COM

SJS@WPG: Namestnikov scores goal against Vitek Vanecek | Winnipeg Jets SJS@WPG: Namestnikov scores goal against Vitek Vanecek

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • NHL.COM

Yields four goals in loss Vanecek gave up four goals on 27 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Chicago had three goals less than 21 minutes into the game, and that was enough to send Vanecek to his second loss in as many starts. While the Sharks remain winless, they've played a bit better in front of Mackenzie Blackwood so far. Both goalies will likely get their looks between the pipes since the Sharks are still in rebuilding mode. Look for Blackwood to start Friday versus the Jets.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Thursday Vanecek will patrol the road crease versus Chicago on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Vanecek will make his second start of the season after giving up just one goal on 29 shots in his previous outing, albeit a loss to the Ducks. If the 28-year-old Czech can continue competing at that level, he could eventually steal starts away from Mackenzie Blackwood -- though the duo figure to continue splitting the workload for the time being.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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