ANDREI VASILEVSKIY NEWS

Earns victory in season debut Vasilevskiy allowed two goals on 24 shots in Friday's 8-2 in against the Hurricanes.

Impact Vasilevskiy was making his season debut after recovering from offseason back surgery. He actually fell behind 1-0, as Stefan Noesen cleaned up the trash in front of the crease to give Carolina the lead into the first intermission. Tampa Bay's power play erupted for three goals in the first 5:54 of the second period, staking the Big Cat to the lead, and he and the Lightning never looked back.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NHL roundup: Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy wins season debut Nov 24, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) stops the scoring attempt by Carolina Hur...

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Vasilevskiy wins his season debut and Brayden Point has a hat trick as Lightning beat Hurricanes 8-2

Tampa Bay goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy made 22 saves in his season debut and the Lightning had a hat trick and two assists from Brayden Point in an 8-2 win over the Carolina Hurricane...

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy returns from back surgery to face Carolina

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy will return from back surgery and start the team's game at the Carolina Hurricanes

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lightning G Andrei Vasilevskiy to make season debut vs. Hurricanes Apr 29, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) reacts after losing to the Toronto Maple Leafs in...

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lightning G Andrei Vasilevskiy to make season debut vs. Hurricanes Apr 29, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) reacts after losing to the Toronto Maple Leafs in...

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Tampa Bay star goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy will return to action Friday Vasilevskiy had back surgery in September to address a lumbar disc herniation and was expected to miss the first two months of this season.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Starting Friday Vasilevskiy (back) will make his season debut in Carolina on Friday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Impact This is huge news for the Lightning and Vasilevskiy's fantasy managers as the 29-year-old has been out all season after undergoing microdiscectomy surgery midway through training camp. Vasilevskiy, who is widely regarded as a top-three NHL goaltender, was 34-22-4 with a 2.65 GAA and .915 save percentage in 2022-23. Look for Vasilevskiy to garner 75 percent of the starts the rest of the way, although the Lightning may ease him in over the next few weeks. The Hurricanes are tied for 11th in NHL scoring, averaging 3.39 goals per game.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Injury Ripple Effects: Taylor Hall and John Klingberg Out, Andrei Vasilevskiy In Chicago Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall is expected to miss the rest of the season, Toronto Maple Leafs D-man John Klingberg is on LTIR, and...

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

NHL Injury Ripple Effects: Taylor Hall and John Klingberg Out, Andrei Vasilevskiy In Chicago Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall is expected to miss the rest of the season, Toronto Maple Leafs D-man John Klingberg is on LTIR, and...

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

'Really good chance' Andrei Vasilevskiy could return on Lightning's road trip Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper says there’s “a really good chance” goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy will return from back surgery during...

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

'Really good chance' Lightning goalie Vasilevskiy returns on road trip, Cooper says

Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper says there’s “a really good chance” that star goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy will return from back surgery during a three-game road trip that st...

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Might return during road trip Vasilevskiy (back) won't play Wednesday versus Winnipeg, but he might return during Tampa Bay's upcoming three-game road trip, which will start Friday in Carolina, per Erik Erlends...

Impact Vasilevskiy underwent microdiscectomy surgery in late September and consequently hasn't played this campaign. Once he returns, he'll assume the No. 1 spot and push Jonas Johansson into the backup role. Vasilevskiy had a 34-22-4 record, 2.65 GAA and .915 save percentage in 60 contests last season. Johansson has struggled with a 3.44 GAA and an .893 save percentage through 16 outings this year, so Vasilevskiy's return should be a huge boost for the Lightning.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Vasilevskiy practiced Monday for the first time since undergoing back surgery, NHL.com reports.

Impact Vasilevskiy will be reevaluated in approximately two weeks, at which time a more definite target date for his season debut will likely be established. The 29-year-old netminder, who underwent microdiscectomy surgery in late September to address a lumbar disc herniation he sustained while weightlifting, went 34-22-4 while posting a 2.65 GAA and a .915 save percentage through 60 appearances last season.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Vasilevskiy practices with Lightning for first time since surgery The goaltender, out since late September, talked Monday about his recovery from back surgery and when he might be back in net for Tampa Bay.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Ahead of schedule Vasilevskiy (back) could make his season debut around U.S. Thanksgiving, reports NHL.com.

Impact Vasy started skating in full equipment in late October, and his rehabilitation is going well. "He is making great progress. He'd rather be doing more than he can right now," said Lightning coach Jon Cooper. "The timeline has still been the same, but ... I guess that Thanksgiving time to Dec. 1 we should be hoping that he is back." Vasilevskiy had surgery Sept. 28, and the initial timeline for recovery was eight-to-10 weeks.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning G Andrei Vasilevskiy on track to return early Apr 29, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) looks on against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the se...

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lightning hoping Vasilevskiy can return before December | NHL.com Goalie yet to play this season after having back surgery

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • NHL.COM

Makes on-ice appearance for rehab Vasilevskiy (back) is on schedule in his rehabilitation, according to Lightning coach Jon Cooper.

Impact "He's on schedule and looks great, his spirits are great" Cooper told a group of media last Thursday. "I can't put a time table on it, but a few more weeks, right around Thanksgiving time. That's what we're hoping, so nothing's changed there." Vasilevskiy was on the ice Sunday for a light workout as part of his rehab schedule. Cooper said Vasilevskiy likely won't require an AHL rehab stint in Syracuse, although that's always an option.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning get Stamkos back; Vasilevskiy on schedule for return in late November or early December

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is set to rejoin the lineup and goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy remains on target to be back in late November or early December

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shifts to LTIR Vasilevskiy was moved to long-term injured reserve Tuesday, according to CapFriendly.

Impact Vasilevskiy is expected to miss the first two months of the 2023-24 season after undergoing back surgery in late September. The Lightning will go into the upcoming campaign with the goaltending duo of Jonas Johansson and Matt Tomkins.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to IR Vasilevskiy (back) was placed on injury reserve Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Vasilevskiy underwent back surgery in late September so this move doesn't come as a surprise. He's expected to return in late November or early December. In his absence, Jonas Johansson should see most of the work in net.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How Will the Tampa Bay Lightning Replace Andrei Vasilevskiy? Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy is out for about eight weeks. That dominated the NHL speculation mill with ideas for who to fi...

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

How Will the Tampa Bay Lightning Replace Andrei Vasilevskiy? Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy is out for about eight weeks. That dominated the NHL speculation mill with ideas for who to fi...

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Coach Jon Cooper is confident the Lightning will meet the challenge of not having Vasilevskiy Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper has made it clear that the Lightning will be without a “luxury” with goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy expected to mi...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM