ANDREI VASILEVSKIY NEWS

Starting in Pittsburgh Vasilevskiy will guard the road net Saturday against the Penguins, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Vasilevskiy has won three of his last four starts, posting a .946 save percentage in that span. Overall, the 29-year-old netminder is 29-17-2 with a .901 save percentage and 2.82 GAA on the season. He'll face a Penguins team that's averaging 3.00 goals per game.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in Wednesday's win Vasilevskiy made 28 saves in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Auston Matthews beat him on a Toronto power play late in the first period, but Vasilevskiy was firmly in control the rest of the way. The 29-year-old netminder has gone 9-2-1 since the beginning of March with a 2.33 GAA and .918 save percentage, and he sits one victory short of his seventh straight 30-win campaign -- a mark matched by Hall of Fame goalies like Ken Dryden, Henrik Lundqvist and Tony Esposito. Vasilevskiy still has a long way to go to catch Martin Brodeur's NHL-record 12 straight seasons, however.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Vasilevskiy backstops Lightning to 4-1 victory over Leafs; Matthews scores No. 63 Andrei Vasilevskiy made 28 saves as the Tampa Bay Lightning topped Toronto 4-1 on Wednesday despite Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews adding...

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Vasilevskiy's 28 saves lead Lightning to 4-1 victory over Leafs Andrei Vasilevskiy made 28 saves as the Tampa Bay Lightning topped Toronto 4-1 on Wednesday despite Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews adding...

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Slated to start Wednesday Vasilevskiy is set to start on the road against Toronto on Wednesday, per Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site.

Impact Vasilevskiy has a 28-17-2 record, 2.86 GAA and .900 save percentage in 47 outings in 2023-24. He stopped 28 of 31 shots en route to a 4-2 loss to Detroit on Monday. The Maple Leafs rank second offensively with 3.65 goals per game, so this will be a difficult matchup for Vasilevskiy.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Detroit Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 31 shots in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Vasilevskiy allowed just one goal through the first two periods but he'd surrender two goals in the final frame before Detroit added an empty-netter, sticking the 29-year-old netminder with a 4-2 defeat. It's the first loss in regulation since March 7 for Vasilevskiy -- he'd gone 7-0-1 with a .930 save percentage in his previous eight outings. Vasilevsy's now 28-7-2 with a .900 save percentage and 2.86 GAA on the season. He figures to be back in net Wednesday when the Lightning visit Toronto.

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Starting Monday Vasilevskiy will patrol the home goal Monday against Detroit, per Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site.

Impact Vasilevskiy has stopped 50 of 52 shots en route to winning his past two outings. He has compiled a 28-16-2 record with a 2.85 GAA and a .900 save percentage through 46 appearances this campaign. However, Vasilevskiy has gone 7-0-1 with a .930 save percentage across his last eight starts. The Red Wings sit ninth in the league this season with 3.31 goals per contest.

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Peaking at right time Vasilevskiy made 27 saves in a 4-1 win over the Islanders on Saturday.

Impact Kyle Palmieri was the only Islander who solved Vasilevskiy, and it came just 2:25 into the game when the forward's shot deflected off Matt Dumba's skate and in. Vasy is 7-0-1 in his last eight starts, with just one or fewer goals allowed in four of those starts. Vasilevskiy is a big reason why the Bolts currently hold the first wild card and are within four points of the Leafs for third place in the Atlantic. He's peaking at the right time.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Islanders Vasilevskiy will be between the home pipes against the Islanders on Saturday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Impact Vasilevskiy was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, indicating he will get the start. Vasilevskiy has found his old form of late, going 6-0-1 with a 2.16 GAA and a .925 save percentage. He struggled through most of the season after undergoing back surgery during training camp, so this turnaround bodes well for the Lightning's chances in the playoffs. Vasilevskiy is 27-16-2 with a 2.90 GAA and an .898 save percentage in 45 appearance this season. The Islanders are only 3-6-1 in their last 10 games and are currently sitting four points out of the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Brayden Point scores, Andrei Vasilevskiy stops 23 and the surging Lightning beat the Bruins 3-1 Brayden Point scored his 42nd goal of the season to break a second-period tie, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 23 saves, and the surging Tampa Bay L...

MARCH 28 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Back in win column Wednesday Vasilevskiy stopped 23 of 24 shots in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Bruins.

Impact Vasilevskiy also earned an assist on Nikita Kucherov's empty-netter. After an overtime loss versus the Kings on Saturday ended Vasilevskiy's winning streak at five games, he quickly bounced back. The 29-year-old netminder is 7-1-1 with 23 goals allowed over nine outings in March, getting back into form after some uneven performances this season. He's at 27-16-2 with a 2.90 GAA and an .898 save percentage through 45 outings this season. The Lightning's next game is Saturday versus the Islanders.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Wednesday Vasilevskiy is expected to start at home against Boston on Wednesday, per Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida.

Impact Vasilevskiy has a 26-16-2 record, 2.94 GAA and .897 save percentage in 29 appearances this season. The 29-year-old enjoyed a five-game winning streak from March 9-21, but that run ended with a 4-3 overtime loss to LA on Saturday in which he stopped just 19 of 23 shots. Boston, which ranks 10th offensively with 3.32 goals per game, figures to be a difficult adversary for Vasilevskiy.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Winning streak snapped in overtime Vasilevskiy allowed four goals on 23 shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Kings.

Impact Steven Stamkos scored twice in the third period to force the extra session, but Vasilevskiy gave up a goal to Vladislav Gavrikov 25 seconds into overtime. This put an end to Vasilevskiy's five-game winning streak. The 29-year-old dropped to 26-16-2 with a 2.94 GAA and an .897 save percentage over 44 appearances on the year. He'll likely get some rest Sunday when the Lightning wrap up their road trip in Anaheim.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Kings Vasilevskiy will guard the road goal Saturday against the Kings, according to Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida.

Impact Vasilevskiy has stopped 142 of 15 shots for a .934 save percentage during his five-game winning spree. In 43 appearances this campaign. he has earned a 26-16-1 record with a 2.91 GAA and an .899 save percentage. The Kings sit 18th in the league this season with 3.10 goals per contest.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Steady in win Vasilevskiy stopped 21 of 22 shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact William Eklund scored in the first period, but that was the extent of the damage against Vasilevskiy in this contest. He's on a five-game winning streak with 10 goals allowed in that span, providing the Lightning with quality goaltending to help build their lead in the wild-card race. Vasilevskiy improved to 26-16-1 on the year with a 2.91 GAA and an .899 save percentage through 43 starts. The Lightning have a back-to-back over the weekend with visits to the Kings on Saturday and the Ducks on Sunday. Expected Vasilevskiy and Jonas Johansson to split those games.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Sharks Vasilevskiy will guard the road goal versus the Sharks on Thursday, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Vasilevskiy has won his last four outings, giving up a total of nine goals in that span. He's a safe choice for fantasy managers Thursday, as he'll be going against one of the worst teams in the league.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Holds on for win Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 27 shots in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact It wasn't a dominant outing, but Vasilevskiy was able to overcome giving up a goal in each period. The 29-year-old benefited from the Lightning's third-period surge. He's won four straight contests while allowing a total of nine goals in that span. Vasilevskiy is at 25-16-1 with a 2.96 GAA and an .898 save percentage through 42 outings overall. The Lightning are set to visit the Sharks on Thursday.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Sin City Vasilevskiy is on track to guard the road goal against the Golden Knights on Tuesday, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Vasilevskiy was excellent in his last start Saturday against the Panthers, turning aside 47 of 50 shots en route to a 5-3 victory. He'll try to extend his personal winning streak to four games in a tough road matchup with a Vegas team that's 21-10-2 at home this season.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Difference maker in win Vasilevskiy made 47 saves Saturday in a 5-3 win over the Panthers.

Impact The win belongs to Vasilevskiy. The Bolts went up 4-0 by the 6:59 mark of the second period, but then the Panthers woke up and outshot the Bolts 37-3 from that moment forward. Vasy was a machine the rest of the way and is the only reason Tampa Bay came away with the win. It was his third straight victory and his four in his last five starts.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

First off ice Saturday Vasilevskiy will patrol the visiting crease in Florida on Saturday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Vasilevskiy was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate. He has won his last two starts -- and three out of four -- and is starting to look like a top NHL goaltender once again. Vasilevskiy has struggled at times this season. He is 23-16-1 with a 2.96 GAA and an .896 save percentage. He has a tough matchup Saturday versus Florida, the top team in the NHL standings this season.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Gets win over Rangers Vasilevskiy made 25 saves in a 6-3 win over the Rangers on Thursday.

Impact The Rangers went up 2-0 in the first period when Artemi Panarin scored on a one-timer from the bottom of the left circle, and Braden Schneider finished a one-timer five-hole from the left hash marks. Jack Roslovic put in a one-timer early in the third to push the Rangers back in front 3-2 before the Bolts scored four unanswered snipes. Vasilevskiy has won three of his last four games, and he's 4-2-1 in his last seven starts. He's put up one shutout in that span, but he's also allowed 20 goals. And Vasilevskiy has surrendered 34 goals, including five games with at least four goals, in his last 10 starts (4-5-1). Vasy hasn't been his former self this season, but at the same time, he has also made some incredible saves, including several second-chance saves against the Rangers on Thursday. It's been a strange season for the franchise netminder.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to face Rangers Vasilevskiy is set to start at home against the Rangers on Thursday, per Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.

Impact Vasilevskiy is coming off a 25-save shutout victory over Philadelphia. He's 22-16-1 with a 2.96 GAA and an .896 save percentage in 39 outings in 2023-24. The Rangers are tied for 10th offensively this year with 3.28 goals per game, so they figure to be a challenging adversary for Vasilevskiy.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Blanks Philadelphia Vasilevskiy stopped 25 shots in a 7-0 win over the Flyers on Saturday.

Impact Vasilevskiy only needed to make five saves in the third period to secure his second shutout of the season. Prior to Saturday's contest, he had gone 2-5-1 with a disappointing .854 save percentage over that span. He has a 22-16-1 record this season with a 2.96 GAA and an .896 save percentage across 39 appearances in 2023-24.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Saturday Vasilevskiy is slated to get the home start versus Philadelphia on Saturday, according to Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida.

Impact It has been a rough year for Vasilevskiy, as he underwent back surgery during training camp and missed the first 20 games of the season. He has not looked like his old self on too many occasions this season, as he is 21-16-1 with a 3.03 GAA and an .894 save percentage. Those are not the stats you would expect from a top-three NHL goaltender, like in years past. He has been a middling netminder at best this season. Vasilevskiy will face the Flyers, who are 22nd in the NHL in goals, averaging 2.94 this season.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE