ANDREI VASILEVSKIY NEWS

Facing Ducks Vasilevskiy will patrol the home crease versus Anaheim on Saturday, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Vasilevskiy is 3-1-0 in his last four starts as the Lightning have tightened up their defense. Vasilevskiy has faced an average of only 25 shots in the four games -- giving up four goals. Overall, Vasilevskiy is 11-9-0 with a 2.95 GAA and an .896 save percentage this season. This has been the worst season in his 10-year NHL career, but he did miss most of training camp with a back injury that eventually required surgery. The Ducks are 29th in NHL scoring, finding the back of the net only 105 times in 41 contests.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Hangs on for OT win Vasilevskiy made 27 saves on 30 shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Devils.

Impact Vasilevskiy allowed one goal in each regulation period but still received enough offensive support to secure his third win of 2024. Arguably the league's top goaltender in recent years, Vasilevskiy required back surgery Sept. 28, and it appears that he's still trying to regain his form based on an 11-9-0 record and career-worst peripherals -- he's posted a 2.95 GAA and .896 save percentage through 20 games.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Vasilevskiy will be in the home crease versus New Jersey on Thursday, according to Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site.

Impact It has been a tough season for Vasilevskiy, as he started the year on injured reserve after undergoing back surgery during training camp. He missed the first seven weeks of the season and it has shown up in his play, as he is 10-9-1 with a 2.95 GAA and an .896 save percentage. This year has been his worst season to date in his 10-year NHL career. It won't get any easier for Vasilevskiy, as he will face the Devils, who are fifth in NHL scoring, averaging 3.55 goals per game.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs win No. 10 Vasilevskiy made 20 saves in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Kings.

Impact The netminder has alternated solid performances with shaky ones to begin January, but that's been the story for Vasilevskiy ever since he made his belated season debut following back surgery. Through 19 outings, he's 10-9-0 with a 2.95 GAA and .896 save percentage, numbers well below his usual standards. Vasilevskiy's ceiling is far too high to give up on him even in shallow fantasy formats, but he isn't a must-start given his current form.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Vasilevskiy will patrol the home crease against the Kings on Tuesday, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Vasilevskiy has surrendered 18 goals on 128 shots en route to going 1-4-0 over his past five outings. In 18 games this season, he has posted a 9-9-0 record with a 3.01 GAA and an .895 save percentage.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles mount Vasilevskiy made 20 saves in a 7-3 loss to Boston on Saturday.

Impact He allowed six goals. The game was a bit tighter than the score showed - Vasy was pulled when the score was 5-3 with about four minutes to go, but Jake DeBrusk fired the biscuit into the open basket at 16:34 to push the score to 6-3. Since the holiday break, Vasilevskiy is 1-4-0 in five starts with 18 goals allowed. Yes, that stat line is correct. The Bolts are in a bit of a tumble - they're sitting outside a Wild Card spot right now. And Vasilevskiy isn't nearly the player he was pre-surgery. We hope he can regain his form, but you should seriously weigh sitting him against strong opponents.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Saturday Vasilevskiy is set to play in Saturday's road game against Boston, per Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe.

Impact Vasilevskiy turned aside 22 of 23 shots en route to a 4-1 victory over Minnesota on Thursday. That gives him a 9-8-0 record with a 2.83 GAA and a .902 save percentage in 17 outings in 2023-24. Boston will be a challenging opponent, though -- the Bruins sit atop the Eastern Conference with a 23-7-6 record.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Snaps three-game losing streak Vasilevskiy made 22 saves Thursday in a 4-1 win over Minnesota.

Impact Minny was without a number of players, including Kirill Kaprizov (upper body), Mats Zuccarello (upper body), Jonas Brodin (upper body) and Jared Spurgeon (lower body), but a win is a win. It doesn't matter how they come or who is missing from the opponent's lineup. Vasy needed the win -- he had lost three straight coming back from the holidays. Vasilevskiy has scuffled in his return from back surgery, and he has had only six games in 17 where he has allowed two or fewer goals. We're hoping there are a few more soon because fantasy managers could really use some Vasy of old.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Thursday Vasilevskiy is expected to start in Thursday's road game versus Minnesota.

Impact Vasilevskiy has lost his last three contests while allowing 11 goals on 79 shots (.861 save percentage). It's the latest setback in what's been a rough season for him -- the 29-year-old goaltender has an 8-8-0 record, 2.95 GAA and .900 save percentage in 16 appearances this season. The Wild are in a three-way tie for 20th offensively this year with 3.00 goals per game and are missing key forwards Kirill Kaprizov (upper body) and Mats Zuccarello (upper body), so this is a great opportunity for Vasilevskiy to end his losing streak.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

How Lightning's slim margin for error put them on thin ice in Winnipeg One game into the new year, it’s clear Tampa Bay must play its best hockey in the second half or face the possibility of missing the postsea...

JANUARY 3 • TAMPABAY.COM

Falls to Winnipeg Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 27 shots in a 4-2 loss to the Jets on Tuesday.

Impact After blanking Winnipeg in the opening frame, Vasilevskiy surrendered three goals over the final two frames en route to the 4-2 defeat. The 29-year-old Vasilevskiy's struggled of late -- he's now dropped three straight starts, allowing 11 goals on 79 shots in that span. Overall, he's 8-8-0 with a .900 save percentage and 2.94 GAA this season. Vasilevskiy will look to get back on track in his next outing, likely to come Thursday in Minnesota.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 3 • NHL.COM

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JANUARY 3 • NHL.COM

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JANUARY 3 • NHL.COM

Starting in Winnipeg Vasilevskiy will guard the road goal Tuesday against the Jets, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Impact Vasilevskiy struggled in his last start Saturday against the Rangers, surrendering five goals on just 21 shots en route to an ugly 5-1 defeat. He'll try to snap his personal two-game losing streak in a tough road matchup with a Winnipeg team that's 12-5-2 at home this year.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Eats too much bread in loss Vasilevskiy made 16 saves in a 5-1 loss to the Rangers on Saturday.

Impact It was a tough game for Vasilevskiy, who lost the battle of the league's elite netminders to Igor Shesterkin. Artemi Panarin -- The Bread Man -- nabbed a hat trick, and Vincent Trocheck and Chris Kreider put in the others. And yes, at least a couple of those goals were questionable. Vasilevskiy's game has vacillated between strong and wrong since his return from back surgery. We need to cut the great one some slack, but that's tough to do in fantasy where goalies make or break your season.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Rangers Vasilevskiy will patrol the home crease Saturday against the Rangers, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

Impact Vasilevskiy is coming off a 28-save effort in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Florida. In 14 games this season, he has posted an 8-6-0 record with a 2.78 GAA and a .907 save percentage. The Rangers rank 10th in the league this campaign with 3.38 goals per contest.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Win streak ends at three games Vasilevskiy made 28 saves Wednesday in a 3-2 loss to Florida.

Impact Aaron Ekblad scored on a redirection early in the first, and Sam Reinhart scored twice, once on a hot from the hash marks and the second while shorthanded in the third. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Vasilevskiy. The Bolts are one point out of third place in the Atlantic, and they are tied with Washington for the last wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. Vasilevskiy has always been critical to the Bolts success, and this year is no different.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Wednesday Vasilevskiy is expected to start at home against Florida on Wednesday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Impact Vasilevskiy will attempt to earn his fourth straight win after saving 91 of 97 shots (.938 save percentage) over his previous three contests. He's 8-5-0 with a 2.76 GAA and .908 save percentage in 13 appearances this season. The Panthers are 19-12-2, so they'll be a difficult team to keep the winning streak alive against, though Florida hasn't been particularly effective offensively, ranking 25th with 2.91 goals per game.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fourth win in last five starts Vasilevskiy made 32 saves in a 2-1 shootout win over the Capitals on Saturday.

Impact Anthony Manta beat him in the second period. Well, the puck went off Mantha after Nick Jensen wired a slapper from the point. Vasilevskiy is 4-1-0 in his last five starts. He was brilliant Saturday, saving the game in OT with a point-blank save off the stick of Connor McMichael with 2:06 left. Vasilevskiy has allowed four goals in three of his last five games, though, so he still doesn't have his A-game. But he's starting to show glimpses of it.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In goal Saturday Vasilevskiy will get the road start in Washington on Saturday, according to Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

Impact Vasilevskiy missed the first six weeks of the season recovering from back surgery. This will be his seventh straight start as he has started 12 of the Lightning's last 14 games since his return. Vasilevskiy is 7-5-0 with a 2.93 GAA and .901 save percentage. The Capitals are a low-scoring team this season, averaging 2.43 goals per contests, 30th in the NHL.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Super sharp against reigning champ Vasilevskiy made 30 saves Thursday in a 5-4 win over Vegas.

Impact Vasy was super sharp against the best team in the league. He went into the third with a 4-2 lead, but Jonathan Marchessault and Paul Cotter scored in a 4:13 span early in the third to knot things up. Vasilevskiy continues to perform better and better since his return from surgery. Tampa is on the rise, and he's the reason even if his overall stat line is a bit mid. He's 7-5-0 with a career worst 2.93 GAA and .901 save percentage.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Thursday Vasilevskiy is expected to start in Thursday's home game against Vegas, according to Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site.

Impact Vasilevskiy has a 6-5-0 record, 2.83 GAA and .904 save percentage in 11 outings in 2023-24. He turned aside 28 of 29 shots in a 6-1 win over St. Louis on Tuesday. The Golden Knights rank eighth offensively this campaign with 3.39 goals per game.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 28 saves in win Vasilevskiy stopped 28 of 29 shots in Tuesday's 6-1 win over St. Louis.

Impact Vasilevskiy held the Blues scoreless until Justin Faulk's power-play goal 15:57 into the third period, earning his fifth win in his last seven outings. The 29-year-old Vasilevskiy improved to 6-5-0 with a .904 save percentage and 2.83 GAA on the season. He'll likely be back between the pipes Thursday for a home matchup with the Golden Knights.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE