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Can't stop Leafs' comeback Vasilevskiy kicked out 32 of 37 shots in a 5-4 overtime loss to Toronto in Game 4 on Monday.

Impact Tampa Bay entered the third period with a 4-1 lead, but Vasilevskiy surrendered three goals on 12 shots in that frame. The Lightning goaltender has dropped to 1-3 with a 4.33 GAA and an .856 save percentage in four playoff starts this year. As underwhelming as he's been, Vasilevskiy's years of postseason accomplishments might lead to Tampa Bay sticking with him for Game 5 on Thursday, especially given that the alternative is Brian Elliott, who posted a 3.40 GAA and an .891 save percentage during the regular season.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Slated to start Saturday Vasilevskiy is expected to start at home in Game 3 against Toronto on Saturday, per Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site.

Impact Vasilevskiy will attempt to bounce back after allowing seven goals on 37 shots in the Lightning's 7-2 loss to Toronto on Thursday. Vasilevskiy was strong during the regular season, posting a 34-22-4 record, 2.65 GAA and .915 save percentage in 60 outings. The Maple Leafs ranked ninth offensively with 3.39 goals per game during the 2022-23 campaign.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simply human in OT loss Vasilevskiy made 23 saves in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs on Saturday in Game 3.

Impact Vasilevskiy has allowed 14 goals in the first three games of this series. And his save percentage through 10 career playoff games against the Maple Leafs has dropped to .874. The Leafs were outplayed most of Saturday's game and Vasilevskiy was merely human. That's a bad sign for the Lightning, who need him to be a superstar to win this series.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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APRIL 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Starting Game 2 Vasilevskiy will guard the road in Thursday's Game 2 versus the Maple Leafs, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Vasilevskiy received plenty of help from his offense while stopping 28 of 31 shots in Tuesday's Game 1 win. The 28-year-old will look to keep up his success -- a win Thursday would send the Lightning home ahead 2-0 in the first-round series.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rare sub-par performance Vasilevskiy made 30 saves in a 7-2 loss to the Maple Leafs in Game 2 on Thursday night.

Impact It was a sub-par outing for Vasilevskiy, who had allowed two goals before he made a save. He remains among the very best in the world and will certainly rebound. But with Victor Hedman (undisclosed) and Erik Cernak (head) both out, Vasilevskiy will need to dial his game in to near perfection in the games ahead.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Point scores 2, Lightning rout Maple Leafs in series opener

Brayden Point scored twice and the Tampa Bay Lightning routed the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-3 in the opening game of the teams’ first-round playoff series

APRIL 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cruises to Game 1 win Vasilevskiy made 28 saves in Tuesday's 7-3 Game 1 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Vasilevskiy didn't have to be special for Tampa Bay to take Game 1 on the road. Toronto will likely push back -- after all, these same teams went seven games before the Lightning prevailed in the first round last year -- but when push comes to shove, the Lightning can feel much more comfortable with their situation in net. Vasilevskiy improved his career playoff record to 64-38, while Ilya Samsonov fell to 1-7 and got the hook after allowing six goals in two periods.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Game 1 start Vasilevskiy led the Lightning onto the ice, indicating he'll start Game 1 on the road in Toronto, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact To no surprise, Vasilevskiy is set to once again backstop the Lightning's playoff run. He stopped 92 of 101 shots over three games versus the Maple Leafs this season, though he only won one of those appearances.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning, Maple Leafs meet again in 1st round of playoffs

The Tampa Bay Lightning have enjoyed more success than any other team over the past three NHL postseasons, while the Toronto Maple Leafs have dropped eight consecutive playoff seri...

APRIL 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy rested, strong for another playoff run The goaltender hopes more time in the weight room prepares him for the grind of the postseason.

APRIL 17, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

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APRIL 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Taking on Toronto Vasilevskiy will patrol the home crease versus the Maple Leafs on Tuesday, TSN's Chris Johnston reports.

Impact Vasilevskiy struggled in his last start Thursday against the Rangers, surrendering six goals on 37 shots en route to a 6-3 defeat. He'll try to get back in the win column in a home matchup with a Toronto team that's 21-13-5 on the road this year.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to the Maple Leafs Vasilevskiy turned aside 20 of 24 shots in a 4-3 loss to Toronto on Tuesday.

Impact Vasilevskiy also allowed six goals on 37 shots in a 6-3 loss to the Rangers on April 5, making Tuesday's defeat his second straight poor start. Not exactly what you want to see out of your star goaltender right before the playoffs. Still, Vasilevskiy has been terrific this season, posting a 34-22-4 record, 2.65 GAA and .914 save percentage in 60 appearances.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kreider, Motte lead Rangers to 6-3 win over Lightning

Chris Kreider and Tyler Motte each scored twice and the New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3

APRIL 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cooled off by Rangers Vasilevskiy surrendered six goals on 37 shots in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Rangers.

Impact After allowing just one goal over his previous three outings combined, Vasilevskiy promptly surrendered three in the first 10:21. The Lightning got back within a goal at 3-2 and again at 4-3 in the middle frame, but New York regained some breathing room by beating Vasilevskiy twice in the third. Tampa Bay will be right back in action Thursday on Long Island, but Vasilevskiy will likely cede the crease to Brian Elliott for that second leg of a back-to-back after falling to 34-21-4 on the season.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In goal Wednesday Vasilevskiy will get the starting nod on the road against the Rangers on Wednesday, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

Impact Vasilevskiy will be looking to extend his three-game winning streak, which includes a pair of shutouts versus the Hurricanes and Islanders. It's been a return to form for the Russian backstop in a season that has seen him post the most losses in his nine-year NHL career. Despite that, Vasilevskiy needs just one more victory to reach the 35-win mark for the fifth time in the last six years.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vasilevskiy, Draisaitl, Pastrnak named three stars Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy, Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl and Boston Bruins winger David Pastrnak are the NHL’s t...

APRIL 3, 2023 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Lightning beat Islanders 5-0, earn playoff berth

Andrei Vasilevskiy made 38 saves, Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos scored 1:48 apart midway through the second period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning earned their sixth straight pla...

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

One goal allowed on last 100 shots Vasilevskiy made 38 saves in a 5-0 win over the Islanders on Saturday.

Impact It was the second shutout in three games for Vasilevskiy, who has allowed just one goal on 100 shots in that span. It was his 32nd career shutout. It looks like he's put that three-game losing skid behind him. The win clinched a playoff berth.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pat Maroon scores twice in 3rd, Lightning beat Capitals 5-1

Pat Maroon scored twice in the third period, Steven Stamkos had a goal and an assist and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the slumping Washington Capitals 5-1 on Thursday night

MARCH 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slated to start Thursday Vasilevskiy is set to start at home against Washington on Thursday, according to Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site.

Impact Vasilevskiy is coming off a 31-save shutout over Carolina on Tuesday. He's 32-20-4 with a 2.64 GAA and a .915 save percentage in 56 contests in 2022-23. Washington is tied for the 19th-ranked offense with 3.13 goals per game in 2022-23.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent in victory Vasilevskiy stopped 30 of 31 shots, leading the Lightning to a 5-1 win over the Capitals on Thursday.

Impact Aside from a goal by Craig Smith in the second period, Vasilevskiy was near flawless coming off a shutout on Tuesday against Carolina. This victory gives the Russian netminder back-to-back wins as he ends the month of March with a 5-5-2 record with a 2.99 GAA and a .900 save percentage. Saturday versus the Islanders marks the next potential start for Vasilevskiy.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE