ANDREI VASILEVSKIY NEWS

Sharp in Tuesday's win Vasilevskiy made 26 saves in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canucks.

Impact He lost his shutout bid early in the third period on a Conor Garland power-play tally, but otherwise Vasilevskiy was sharp once again. He's allowed exactly one goal in each of his first two starts this season with a .958 save percentage, and he appears to be in Vezina form already after back surgery a couple Septembers ago led to an erratic 2023-24 campaign.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Kucherov gets 4th goal of the season, Lightning beat Canucks 4-1 in Milton-delayed home opener

Nikita Kucherov scored his fourth goal this season, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 in their hurricane-delayed home opener

OCTOBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First goalie off Tuesday Vasilevskiy was the first goalie to leave the ice Tuesday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports, indicating he'll be in goal at home versus Vancouver.

Impact Vasilevskiy was solid in the season opener, stopping 20 of 21 shots in a road victory over the Hurricanes. The Bolts will go back to the 30-year-old backstop in their home opener as they look to stop a Canucks' offense that is converting at 3.50 goals per game to open the year. Looking ahead, Vasilevskiy likely will take each of the next two games before splitting a back-to-back against the Maple Leafs and Devils on Monday and Tuesday, respectively, with Jonas Johansson.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up one goal Friday Vasilevskiy stopped 20 of 21 shots in Friday's 4-1 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Vasilevskiy conceded the first goal of the game to Jordan Staal, but he was excellent the rest of the way as the Lightning cruised to a comfortable victory thanks to Nikita Kucherov's natural hat-trick. The 30-year-old netminder has reached the 30-win mark in seven seasons in a row, and while he had a down year in 2023-24 by some other metrics, he started the campaign with the right foot. He should remain between the posts when Tampa Bay takes on Vancouver on Tuesday.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Kucherov scores go-ahead goal, two empty-netters to push Lightning past Hurricanes in season opener

Nikita Kucherov had a third-period hat trick to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 in the season opener for both teams

OCTOBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

TBL@CAR: Staal scores goal against Andrei Vasilevskiy | Carolina Hurricanes TBL@CAR: Staal scores goal against Andrei Vasilevskiy

OCTOBER 12 • NHL.COM

Receiving starting nod Vasilevskiy will be in goal on the road versus the Hurricanes on Friday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact As if there was any doubt, Vasilevskiy will be in goal for the Lightning's first game of the season. The 30-year-old netminder reached the 30-win mark for the seventh year in a row last season, but he also posted a 2.90 GAA and a .900 save percentage in 52 regular-season games, which represent the worst ratios of his career.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Saturday's game postponed Vasilevskiy and the Lightning won't play at home against the Hurricanes on Saturday after the game was postponed due to the effects of Hurricane Milton.

Impact Although Saturday's game has been called off, the Lightning are still scheduled to begin the regular season on the road against Carolina on Friday, and Vasilevskiy seems likely to draw the start in the crease. Over 52 regular-season appearances last year, the 30-year-old posted a 30-20-2 record, 2.90 GAA and .900 save percentage.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Preseason game canceled Vasilevskiy and the Lightning won't face the Predators on Monday after their preseason matchup was canceled ahead of Hurricane Milton.

Impact The Lightning and Predators' game was originally set to be played Sept. 27 but was rescheduled on account of Hurricane Helene. Vasilevskiy will turn his focus to Friday's Opening Night clash with the Hurricanes, as he looks to extend his run of consecutive 30-win seasons to eight straight years.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one in loss Vasilevskiy made 15 saves on 16 shots in Friday's 2-1 overtime loss in preseason action versus Carolina.

Impact Vasilevskiy appears ready to go ahead of the upcoming campaign -- the Russian netminder has stopped 36 of 39 shots in two exhibition contests. The Big Cat appears to be in store for another large workload this season since Tampa Bay does not have a well-established backup. The 30-year-old posted a .900 save percentage and 2.90 GAA in 2023-24, both career worsts for the two-time Stanley Cup winner.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

In goal Friday Vasilevsky was the first goalie off Friday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports, indicating he'll start in goal in the team's preseason road matchup against Carolina.

Impact Vasilevsky also drew the start during Wednesday's home exhibition matchup against the Panthers and turned aside 21 of 23 shots in an overtime loss. The 30-year-old enters the regular season as one of the top fantasy options at goaltender after he posted a 30-20-2 record, 2.90 GAA and .900 save percentage over 52 regular-season appearances last year.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Florida in OT Vasilevskiy turned aside 21 shots in Wednesday's 2-1 preseason OT loss to the Panthers.

Impact The veteran netminder was beaten through the five-hole by 20-year-old prospect Sandis Vilmanis on a quick shot from the slot just 15 seconds into the extra frame, but Vasilevskiy was generally sharp in his first preseason action. He's won at least 30 games in seven straight seasons for Tampa Bay, and there's little reason to think Vasilevskiy's streak will get snapped in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Wednesday Vasilevsky was the first goalie off Wednesday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports, indicating he'll start in goal in the team's preseason matchup against Florida.

Impact Matt Tomkins started in Tampa Bay's preseason opener, while Jonas Johansson has been between the pipes during the team's last three matchups. However, Vasilevsky will make his first preseason start during Wednesday's exhibition game. Heading into the 2024-25 regular season, Vasilevsky is seven wins away from reaching 300 in his career.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing milestone in wins Vasilevskiy enters this season seven wins from reaching 300 in his career.

Impact On 39 goalies in NHL history have hit that milestone. Vasilevskiy, who just turned 30, has already had an impressive career. He has two Stanley Cups, one Vezina Trophy, one Conn Smythe, two First All-Star Team nods and five All-Star honors overall. Vasilevskiy's resume is about to get a whole lot longer.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Top 50 Right Now: Andrei Vasilevskiy | NHL.com Andrei Vasilevskiy ranks in as the 24th best player in the league

SEPTEMBER 25 • NHL.COM

3. Andrei Vasilevskiy, Lightning | NHL.com Bolts' Andrei Vasilevskiy ranked as 3rd best goalie

AUGUST 8 • NHL.COM

Lightning coach Jon Cooper apologizes, Andrei Vasilevskiy promises to be smarter TAMPA, Fla. - Even more than losing the first-round series to the Panthers, Lightning coach Jon Coop...

MAY 2 • KANSASCITY.COM

Stuck with loss in Game 5 Vasilevskiy allowed four goals on 37 shots in Monday's 6-1 loss to the Panthers in Game 5. The last two goals were empty-netters.

Impact Vasilevskiy couldn't hold back the relentless Panthers offense, taking his fourth loss in five playoff games. The 29-year-old gave up 16 goals on 156 shots, an .897 save percentage, during the postseason. Vasilevskiy remains entrenched as the Lightning's No. 1 goalie heading in 2024-25, though he'll be looking to rebound from the statistically worst season of his career -- he had a 30-20-2 record, a 2.90 GAA and a .900 save percentage in 52 regular-season outings.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Monday Vasilevskiy will get the starting nod for Monday's Game 5 road tilt with the Panthers, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Impact Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 25 shots in Saturday's Game 4 win to avoid being swept. He's registered an .899 save percentage through four games this series. Dating back to the regular season, he's dropped six of his last eight games while posting an .891 save percentage. Vasilevskiy hasn't won two straight games since March 27 and 30.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs first win of series Vasilevskiy made 22 saves Saturday during a 6-3 win over the Panthers in Game 4 of the Lightning's first-round series.

Impact Tampa Bay's offense finally got rolling against Sergei Bobrovsky, making Vasilevskiy's job much easier, and after his team grabbed a 3-0 lead in the first period he made sure Florida would never draw level. The star netminder hasn't played poorly overall but will still take a 3.01 GAA and .899 save percentage into Game 5 on Monday, as the Bolts try to avoid elimination again.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Stamkos scores twice, Lightning avoid elimination with 6-3 victory over Panthers

Steven Stamkos scored his fourth and fifth goals of the series and the Tampa Bay Lightning avoided elimination with a 6-3 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the first-r...

APRIL 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Game 4 Vasilevskiy will protect the home net Saturday versus Florida in Game 4, per Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site.

Impact Vasilevskiy has gone 0-3 this postseason, surrendering nine goals on 94 shots (.904 save percentage). The Lightning need a victory Saturday to avoid a four-game sweep, and the team should get a boost from having Mikhail Sergachev (leg) back in the lineup.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Cats again in Game 3 Vasilevskiy stopped 26 of 30 shots Thursday in a 5-3 loss to the Panthers, with Florida's final goal of Game 3 getting scored into an empty net.

Impact The 29-year-old hasn't been able to steal a game for the Lightning in the first-round series, and as a result Tampa Bay is staring at the possibility of getting swept. Vasilevskiy hasn't played poorly, allowing nine goals on 94 shots in the Bolts' three losses, but he'll likely need to find another gear if the team is going to stay alive past Saturday's Game 4.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sergei Bobrovsky makes 26 saves, Panthers beat Lightning 5-3 to take 3-0 series lead

Sergei Bobrovsky made 26 saves, Matthew Tkachuk scored twice and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Thursday night to take a 3-0 lead in the first-round playo...

APRIL 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In goal for Game 3 Vasilevskiy will guard the home goal versus the Panthers on Thursday in Game 3, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Vasilevskiy has lost four games in a row, though the Lightning haven't scored more than twice in any of those contests. The 29-year-old will look for more goal support on home ice in Thursday's contest, as a loss would put Tampa Bay down 3-0 in the series.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE