DECEMBER 1, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM
ANDREI VASILEVSKIY #88 - GOALTENDER - TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING
2.43 GAA •
282 SV •
91.00% SV%
2.43 GAA
282 SV
91.00% SV%
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DECEMBER 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy makes his home season debut Vasy has been out of the lineup since the preseason recovering from back surgery.
Set to face Penguins Vasilevskiy is expected to start at home against Pittsburgh on Thursday, per Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site.
Impact Vasilevskiy wasn't able to make his season debut until last Friday due to a back injury, but he's quickly resumed his duties as Tampa Bay's No. 1 goaltender. This will be his third start in the Lightning's last four contests. He's 1-1-0 with a 2.52 GAA and an .891 save percentage after those first two outings, though it's worth noting those matches were on the road and against two strong offenses in Carolina and Colorado. The Penguins shouldn't be taken lightly either, but they're a touch below those other two squads offensively, ranking 17th this year with 3.10 goals per game.
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes loss Monday Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 23 shots in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Avalanche. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.
Impact Vasilevskiy didn't get anywhere near the goal support he received in his season debut Friday versus the Hurricanes, when the Lightning won 8-2. In Monday's contest, Tampa Bay racked up 40 shots on net but only solved Alexandar Georgiev once. With five goals allowed on 47 shots over his first two outings, Vasilevskiy is still likely shaking off some rust after a two-month absence to begin the season. He'll get a night off Tuesday in Arizona, but it's safe to assume he'll make his next start Thursday versus the Penguins.
NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting in Colorado Vasilevskiy will guard the road net Monday against Colorado, per Ryan Boulding of NHL.com.
Impact Vasilevskiy is coming off a 22-save performance in Friday's 8-2 win over Carolina. He looked solid in his season debut after sitting out the first 20 games following back surgery. The Avalanche rank third in the league this campaign with 3.75 goals per game.
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
With Andrei Vasilevskiy back, Lightning take on Avs Nov 24, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) skates before the game against the Caroli...
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Earns victory in season debut Vasilevskiy allowed two goals on 24 shots in Friday's 8-2 in against the Hurricanes.
Impact Vasilevskiy was making his season debut after recovering from offseason back surgery. He actually fell behind 1-0, as Stefan Noesen cleaned up the trash in front of the crease to give Carolina the lead into the first intermission. Tampa Bay's power play erupted for three goals in the first 5:54 of the second period, staking the Big Cat to the lead, and he and the Lightning never looked back.
NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
NHL roundup: Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy wins season debut Nov 24, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) stops the scoring attempt by Carolina Hur...
NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Vasilevskiy wins his season debut and Brayden Point has a hat trick as Lightning beat Hurricanes 8-2
Tampa Bay goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy made 22 saves in his season debut and the Lightning had a hat trick and two assists from Brayden Point in an 8-2 win over the Carolina Hurricane...NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy returns from back surgery to face Carolina
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy will return from back surgery and start the team's game at the Carolina HurricanesNOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lightning G Andrei Vasilevskiy to make season debut vs. Hurricanes Apr 29, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) reacts after losing to the Toronto Maple Leafs in...
NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Lightning G Andrei Vasilevskiy to make season debut vs. Hurricanes Apr 29, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) reacts after losing to the Toronto Maple Leafs in...
NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Tampa Bay star goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy will return to action Friday Vasilevskiy had back surgery in September to address a lumbar disc herniation and was expected to miss the first two months of this season.
NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Starting Friday Vasilevskiy (back) will make his season debut in Carolina on Friday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Impact This is huge news for the Lightning and Vasilevskiy's fantasy managers as the 29-year-old has been out all season after undergoing microdiscectomy surgery midway through training camp. Vasilevskiy, who is widely regarded as a top-three NHL goaltender, was 34-22-4 with a 2.65 GAA and .915 save percentage in 2022-23. Look for Vasilevskiy to garner 75 percent of the starts the rest of the way, although the Lightning may ease him in over the next few weeks. The Hurricanes are tied for 11th in NHL scoring, averaging 3.39 goals per game.
NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
NHL Injury Ripple Effects: Taylor Hall and John Klingberg Out, Andrei Vasilevskiy In Chicago Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall is expected to miss the rest of the season, Toronto Maple Leafs D-man John Klingberg is on LTIR, and...
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
NHL Injury Ripple Effects: Taylor Hall and John Klingberg Out, Andrei Vasilevskiy In Chicago Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall is expected to miss the rest of the season, Toronto Maple Leafs D-man John Klingberg is on LTIR, and...
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
'Really good chance' Andrei Vasilevskiy could return on Lightning's road trip Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper says there’s “a really good chance” goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy will return from back surgery during...
NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
'Really good chance' Lightning goalie Vasilevskiy returns on road trip, Cooper says
Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper says there’s “a really good chance” that star goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy will return from back surgery during a three-game road trip that st...NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Might return during road trip Vasilevskiy (back) won't play Wednesday versus Winnipeg, but he might return during Tampa Bay's upcoming three-game road trip, which will start Friday in Carolina, per Erik Erlends...
Impact Vasilevskiy underwent microdiscectomy surgery in late September and consequently hasn't played this campaign. Once he returns, he'll assume the No. 1 spot and push Jonas Johansson into the backup role. Vasilevskiy had a 34-22-4 record, 2.65 GAA and .915 save percentage in 60 contests last season. Johansson has struggled with a 3.44 GAA and an .893 save percentage through 16 outings this year, so Vasilevskiy's return should be a huge boost for the Lightning.
NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice Vasilevskiy practiced Monday for the first time since undergoing back surgery, NHL.com reports.
Impact Vasilevskiy will be reevaluated in approximately two weeks, at which time a more definite target date for his season debut will likely be established. The 29-year-old netminder, who underwent microdiscectomy surgery in late September to address a lumbar disc herniation he sustained while weightlifting, went 34-22-4 while posting a 2.65 GAA and a .915 save percentage through 60 appearances last season.
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andrei Vasilevskiy practices with Lightning for first time since surgery The goaltender, out since late September, talked Monday about his recovery from back surgery and when he might be back in net for Tampa Bay.
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM
Ahead of schedule Vasilevskiy (back) could make his season debut around U.S. Thanksgiving, reports NHL.com.
Impact Vasy started skating in full equipment in late October, and his rehabilitation is going well. "He is making great progress. He'd rather be doing more than he can right now," said Lightning coach Jon Cooper. "The timeline has still been the same, but ... I guess that Thanksgiving time to Dec. 1 we should be hoping that he is back." Vasilevskiy had surgery Sept. 28, and the initial timeline for recovery was eight-to-10 weeks.
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lightning G Andrei Vasilevskiy on track to return early Apr 29, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) looks on against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the se...
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Lightning hoping Vasilevskiy can return before December | NHL.com Goalie yet to play this season after having back surgery
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • NHL.COM
Makes on-ice appearance for rehab Vasilevskiy (back) is on schedule in his rehabilitation, according to Lightning coach Jon Cooper.
Impact "He's on schedule and looks great, his spirits are great" Cooper told a group of media last Thursday. "I can't put a time table on it, but a few more weeks, right around Thanksgiving time. That's what we're hoping, so nothing's changed there." Vasilevskiy was on the ice Sunday for a light workout as part of his rehab schedule. Cooper said Vasilevskiy likely won't require an AHL rehab stint in Syracuse, although that's always an option.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
