Down 2-0, Hurricanes hoping for series-changing bounces
The Carolina Hurricanes are struggling to beat one of the NHL’s best goaltenders and struggling with key injuriesJUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ANDREI VASILEVSKIY #88 - GOALTENDER - TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING
2.32 GAA •
305 SV •
91.30% SV%
2.32 GAA
305 SV
91.30% SV%
Sebastian Aho Sneaks In & Scores After Great Touch Pass From Teuvo Teräväinen
JUNE 4, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Vezina Trophy finalist Andrei Vasilevskiy leads Lightning past Hurricanes in Game 2 of NHL playoffs Tampa Bay Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy was named a Vezina Trophy finalist. He showed why Tuesday with 31 saves to beat the Carolina Hurric...
JUNE 2, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Difference in series? Andrei Vasilevskiy, Lightning comfortable being uncomfortable Tampa Bay is in the driver's seat of this series — and has a chance for a repeat — because of its backbone in net in Andrei Vasilevskiy.
JUNE 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Vasilevskiy, Tampa Bay top Carolina 2-1 for 2-0 series lead
Alex Killorn and Anthony Cirelli scored while Andrei Vasilevskiy was strong in net once again, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 for a 2-0 lead in th...JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Martin Necas Dekes Around Andrei Vasilevskiy But Whiffs On Wide-Open Net
JUNE 2, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Net work: Fleury and Grubauer face off in series, for Vezina
Colorado goaltender Philipp Grubauer and Vegas netminder Marc-Andre Fleury will face off in Game 2 of their second-round NHL playoff series after both were recently named finalists...JUNE 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy a Vezina Trophy finalist The 26-year-old won in 2018-19 and placed third in voting twice.
JUNE 1, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM
Hurricanes can't solve 'best in the world' Andrei Vasilevskiy despite best efforts: Civian's postgame vibe check The Hurricanes outshot the Lightning 38-30 and out-chanced them in every period except the third. Vasilevskiy only allowed one goal.
MAY 31, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Andrei Vasilevskiy ‘in the zone’ proves dangerous to Carolina The Lightning goaltender merely saves 37 of 38 shots in the second-round opener over the Hurricanes.
MAY 31, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM
Goodrow helps Lightning beat Hurricanes 2-1 in series opener
Barclay Goodrow beat Alex Nedeljkovic for the go-ahead goal at 12:39 of the third period to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 to open their second-round...MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kucherov's return could jolt Lightning-Hurricanes series
The Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning open their second-round playoff series SundayMAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vasilevskiy stands tall as Lightning advance past Panthers
The Tampa Bay Lightning know they count on Andrei VasilevskiyMAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Defending champion Lightning, Islanders advance to 2nd round TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Andrei Vasilevskiy wrapped up a series with a Game 6 shutout for the second straight time, stopping 29 shots in the Tampa...
MAY 27, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
Vasilevskiy, Lightning beat Panthers 4-0 to advance
Andrei Vasilevskiy wrapped up a series with a Game 6 shutout for the second straight time, stopping 29 shots in the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 4-0 victory over the Florida Panthers on W...MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Knight time: Rookie saves 36, Panthers top Lightning 4-1
The Florida Panthers entrusted their season to a rookie goalie making his playoff debutMAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Killorn, Kucherov pace Lightning's 6-2 rout of Panthers
Alex Killorn scored a pair of second-period goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning rebounded from its first postseason loss to rout the Florida Panthers 6-2 and take a commanding 3-1 le...MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joe Smith: Nikita Kucherov, Andrei Vasilevskiy and Victor... - The Athletic Nikita Kucherov, Andrei Vasilevskiy and Victor Hedman did not practice Friday. All were due to body maintenance, per team, and they’re expec...
MAY 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Lomberg scores in OT to lift Panthers past Lightning, 6-5
Ryan Lomberg scored on a breakaway 5:56 into overtime to cap a furious comeback and give the Florida Panthers a 6-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3 of their first-ro...MAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Game 2 was 'vintage Lightning Cup-winning hockey' for Tampa Bay If Andrei Vasilevskiy keeps playing like he did Tuesday, when he made 32 of 33 saves, this could be a shorter series than we all thought.
MAY 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Vasilevskiy stops 32, Lightning top Panthers 3-1 in Game 2
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 32 shots, Steven Stamkos and Ondrej Palat had first-period goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 3-1 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0...MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Point scores 2 in 3rd to lift Lightning over Panthers 5-4
Brayden Point scored two late goals, including the game-winner with 1:14 left in the third period, to lift the defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning over the Florida Panthers 5-4...MAY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunshine State showdown: Lightning-Panthers in NHL's Round 1
There used to be a thing called the Governor’s Cup, a trophy presented to whichever team won the annual regular season series between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay LightningMAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Beating the goalie: Top-shelf shots all the rage in the NHL
NHL goaltenders get beat by shots over their shoulders more than any other spotMAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Analysis: McDavid NHL's MVP front-runner in condensed season
AP's hockey writers say Edmonton captain Connor McDavid is considered the clear front-runner to earn NHL MVP honors during a condensed 56-game seasonMAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
