ANDREI VASILEVSKIY NEWS

Set to start Wednesday Vasilevskiy was the first goalie off Wednesday, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll start on the road against Colorado.

Impact Vasilevskiy has earned wins in his last two starts, posting a 0.97 GAA and .971 save percentage over those outings. He'll attempt to stay hot against the Avalanche, who have averaged 3.60 goals per game over 10 contests this year.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Difference maker in OT win Vasilevskiy made 35 saves in Monday's 3-2 OT win over the Predators.

Impact Vasilevskiy was the difference maker in the game. He really was - the Preds were all over the Bolts at times. Take out Vasy's three losses to the Sens, Leafs and Wild where he allowed 12 goals, and the big netminder has allowed just seven snipes in his five other games, all wins. Vasilevskiy's ratios are currently impacted by that three-game skid, but we expect his .905 save percentage to up and his 2.53 GAA go down.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Paul scores in OT, Lightning beat Predators 3-2 in Stamkos' return to Tampa

Nick Paul scored 3:22 into overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Nashville Predators 3-2, spoiling the return of longtime captain Steven Stamkos

OCTOBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NSH@TBL: O'Reilly scores PPG against Andrei Vasilevskiy | Nashville Predators NSH@TBL: O'Reilly scores PPG against Andrei Vasilevskiy

OCTOBER 29 • NHL.COM

NSH@TBL: Nyquist scores goal against Andrei Vasilevskiy | Nashville Predators NSH@TBL: Nyquist scores goal against Andrei Vasilevskiy

OCTOBER 29 • NHL.COM

Set to face Nashville Vasilevskiy will be between the pipes for Monday's home matchup against the Predators, according to Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida.

Impact Vasilevskiy ended his three-game losing skid with a 32-save shutout win against Washington on Saturday. He has a 4-3-0 record with a 2.64 GAA and an .896 save percentage through seven outings this season. Nashville has scored 21 goals in eight games this campaign despite leading the league with 35.8 shots per game.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Vasilevskiy, Lightning shut down Capitals Andrei Vasilevskiy recorded his first shutout this season, rookie Conor Geekie notched his first NHL goal, and the Tampa Bay Lightning shut...

OCTOBER 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

First-star effort in win Vasilevskiy made 31 saves in a 3-0 win over Washington on Saturday.

Impact Vasilevskiy absolutely goalied the Caps on Saturday - he dialed in his first shutout of the season and 35th of his career. He earned the game's first star for the effort. It was Vasilevskiy's first win in four games after losses to Ottawa, Toronto and Minnesota.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Vasilevskiy makes 31 saves as Lightning shut out Capitals 3-0

Andrei Vasilevskiy made 31 saves for his 35th career shutout and the Tampa Bay Lightning ended the Washington Capitals’ five-game winning streak with a 3-0 victory on Saturday nigh...

OCTOBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to start Saturday Vasilevskiy will protect the home goal in Saturday's game versus the Capitals, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Vasilevskiy has lost his last three starts, allowing 12 goals on just 59 shots in that span. The 30-year-old netminder opened the season with three wins, so this just appears to be a slump. The Capitals are a tougher matchup, having scored 26 times over six games this season.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Third straight loss Vasilevskiy made 14 saves in a 4-2 loss to the Wild on Thursday.

Impact He allowed three goals, all of which were scored when Vasilevskiy was moving post-to-post. He wasn't out of shape; he simply didn't get across fast enough. The first two were seam passes through the crease that were converted on one timers. The other was a feed from the corner to Joel Eriksson-Ek one-timed through Vasilevskiy from the top of the crease. Vasilevskiy has lost three consecutive games after winning his first three contests. He allowed 12 goals (.797 save percentage) in his last three games after he allowed just five goals (.931) in his first three games. There will always be ebbs and flows in the season. Vasilevskiy will settle into a groove soon.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Boldy breaks 3rd-period tie, Wild top Lightning 4-2 to remain unbeaten in regulation

Matt Boldy broke a tie 54 seconds into the third period, and the Minnesota Wild remained unbeaten in regulation, topping the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Thursday night

OCTOBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First off ice Thursday Vasilevskiy was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate, according to Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida, and is slated to get the home start versus Minnesot...

Impact After winning his first three starts, Vasilevskiy has lost two in a row, including getting pulled in the second period Monday in Toronto, after giving up four goals on 14 shots. The 30-year-old netminder is 3-2-0 with a 3.15 GAA and an .878 save percentage. The Wild are 4-0-2, averaging 3.33 goals per game.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Poor showing in Monday's loss Vasilevskiy stopped 10 of 14 shots before being removed in the second period of Monday's 5-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Vasilevskiy has delivered back-to-back subpar showings, as he was coming off a defeat in Ottawa where he gave up five goals on 28 shots. These two losses have destroyed his overall numbers, and even though the Russian netminder was effective early on, he now sits at a 3-2-0 record with a 3.15 GAA and a .878 save percentage. Small-sample size applies here, but his GAA and save percentage would be career-worst marks for the 30-year-old.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning blown out, Andrei Vasilevskiy pulled in loss to Maple Leafs Slap shots | After starting the season 3-0, Tampa Bay has dropped its past two games, allowing five goals in each.

OCTOBER 22 • TAMPABAY.COM

William Nylander scores twice, powers Maple Leafs over Lightning 5-2

William Nylander had two goals and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 on Monday night

OCTOBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Maple Leafs chase Vasilevskiy, beat Lightning in laugher at SBA Tampa Bay goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy gone after allowing four goals on 14 shots in Maple Leafs victory.

OCTOBER 22 • TORONTOSUN.COM

TBL@TOR: Matthews scores goal against Andrei Vasilevskiy | Toronto Maple Leafs TBL@TOR: Matthews scores goal against Andrei Vasilevskiy

OCTOBER 22 • NHL.COM

TBL@TOR: Pacioretty scores goal against Andrei Vasilevskiy | Toronto Maple Leafs TBL@TOR: Pacioretty scores goal against Andrei Vasilevskiy

OCTOBER 22 • NHL.COM

TBL@TOR: Nylander scores goal against Andrei Vasilevskiy | Toronto Maple Leafs TBL@TOR: Nylander scores goal against Andrei Vasilevskiy

OCTOBER 22 • NHL.COM

Slated to start Monday Vasilevskiy was the first goalie off Monday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports, indicating that he'll draw the start on the road against Toronto.

Impact Vasilevskiy wasn't particularly dominant Saturday against Ottawa, allowing five goals on 28 shots en route to his first loss of the season. However, he's still been relatively effective early in the season, posting a 3-1-0 record, 2.52 GAA and .901 save percentage over his first four starts, and he'll have a chance to bounce back Monday.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Tough night in Ottawa Vasilevskiy made 23 saves in a 5-4 loss to Ottawa on Saturday.

Impact It was a tight match, but special teams proved to be the difference. Ottawa went 2-for-5 on the power play, while Tampa Bay was 0-for 3 and allowed a shorthanded goal. The five goals allowed equaled the total that Vasilevskiy had let in in his first three games. Tough night.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

TBL@OTT: Gregor scores SHG against Andrei Vasilevskiy | Ottawa Senators TBL@OTT: Gregor scores SHG against Andrei Vasilevskiy

OCTOBER 19 • NHL.COM

TBL@OTT: Tkachuk scores goal against Andrei Vasilevskiy | Ottawa Senators TBL@OTT: Tkachuk scores goal against Andrei Vasilevskiy

OCTOBER 19 • NHL.COM

TBL@OTT: Batherson scores goal against Andrei Vasilevskiy | Ottawa Senators TBL@OTT: Batherson scores goal against Andrei Vasilevskiy

OCTOBER 19 • NHL.COM