Impact Vanecek has surrendered 11 goals on 95 shots en route to a record of 0-3-0 through four appearances this season. Vegas has accounted for 35 goals in eight games this campaign.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
VITEK VANECEK #41 - GOALTENDER - SAN JOSE SHARKS
3.36 GAA •
268 SV •
89.90% SV%
3.36 GAA
268 SV
89.90% SV%
Starting in Vegas Vanecek will defend the road net Saturday against the Golden Knights, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Falls to Avalanche Vanecek allowed three goals on 21 shots in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Avalanche. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.
Impact The Sharks actually played a decent defensive game in front of Vanecek, but a pair of Ross Colton tallies in the first period would be all the Avalanche needed. Vanecek remains winless (0-3-0) with 11 goals allowed on 95 shots over four appearances this season. The Sharks have an 0-4-2 record through six games as a team, and the crease situation could be a win-and-stay-in or a straight alternating pattern. By any token, it's likely Mackenzie Blackwood gets the nod Tuesday in Anaheim, while Vanecek should be penciled in for Thursday's game in Los Angeles.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Avalanche's Joel Kiviranta Pulls Slick Move In Tight To Beat Vitek Vanecek
OCTOBER 21 • YOUTUBE
Guarding crease Sunday Vanecek will protect the home crease Sunday versus Colorado, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Impact Vanecek has posted a mark of 0-2-0 in three appearances this season while surrendering eight goals on 74 shots. Despite a 1-4-0 start to the 2024-25 campaign, Colorado has accumulated 17 goals across five outings.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Allows three goals in relief outing Vanecek stopped 15 of 18 shots in relief of Mackenzie Blackwood in Friday's 8-3 loss to the Jets.
Impact Vanecek fared a little better than his teammate in this contest, but neither goalie put in an effort to write home about. The 28-year-old Vanecek wasn't on the hook for the loss, as the Sharks were unable to cover the damage from Blackwood's poor start. Vanecek has allowed eight goals on 74 shots across three appearances so far. With the Sharks alternating goalie starts in the early going, Vanecek is lined up for a home start versus the Avalanche on Sunday.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
SJS@WPG: Perfetti scores PPG against Vitek Vanecek | Winnipeg Jets SJS@WPG: Perfetti scores PPG against Vitek Vanecek
OCTOBER 19 • NHL.COM
SJS@WPG: Perfetti scores PPG against Vitek Vanecek | Winnipeg Jets SJS@WPG: Perfetti scores PPG against Vitek Vanecek
OCTOBER 19 • NHL.COM
SJS@WPG: Namestnikov scores goal against Vitek Vanecek | Winnipeg Jets SJS@WPG: Namestnikov scores goal against Vitek Vanecek
OCTOBER 19 • NHL.COM
Yields four goals in loss Vanecek gave up four goals on 27 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks.
Impact Chicago had three goals less than 21 minutes into the game, and that was enough to send Vanecek to his second loss in as many starts. While the Sharks remain winless, they've played a bit better in front of Mackenzie Blackwood so far. Both goalies will likely get their looks between the pipes since the Sharks are still in rebuilding mode. Look for Blackwood to start Friday versus the Jets.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Tending twine Thursday Vanecek will patrol the road crease versus Chicago on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Impact Vanecek will make his second start of the season after giving up just one goal on 29 shots in his previous outing, albeit a loss to the Ducks. If the 28-year-old Czech can continue competing at that level, he could eventually steal starts away from Mackenzie Blackwood -- though the duo figure to continue splitting the workload for the time being.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
No help in loss Vanecek allowed a goal on 29 shots in Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Ducks. The second goal was an empty-netter.
Impact The game was scoreless for 51 minutes before Isac Lundestrom tallied. Vanecek put in a good performance against a weak opponent, but a lack of goal support from his teammates stuck him with the loss in his Sharks debut. Mackenzie Blackwood allowed five goals in an overtime loss to the Blues on Thursday, so Vanecek's stronger performance despite a worse result could help him stay in the mix for playing time. The Sharks play three games in four days on the road next week, beginning with Tuesday's visit to Dallas.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Lundestrom snaps scoreless tie in 3rd and Dostal gets shutout as Ducks blank Sharks 2-0
Isac Lundestrom’s goal midway through the third period broke a scoreless tie and sent the Anaheim Ducks on their way to a 2-0 season-opening victory over the San Jose SharksOCTOBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vanecek shines but San Jose Sharks' October woes continue SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks goalie Vitek Vanecek was solid in his first NHL start in over eight month...
OCTOBER 13 • SACBEE.COM
Playing against Ducks Vanecek will guard the home net Saturday against Anaheim, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Impact Vanecek will make his San Jose regular-season debut after being acquired from New Jersey last campaign. He didn't get to play for his new team in 2023-24 because of a lower-body injury. The Ducks ranked 30th in the league last season with 2.48 goals per game and missed the playoffs for a sixth straight year.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Takes shootout loss Vanecek allowed two goals on 42 shots in Friday's 3-2 preseason shootout loss to the Ducks.
Impact Vanecek was pelted with pucks but stood his ground fairly well. Over two preseason appearances, Vanecek surrendered three goals on 54 shots, a better mark than Mackenzie Blackwood, who gave up five goals on 43 shots. Yaroslav Askarov will begin the season with AHL San Jose, but any struggles by Vanecek or Blackwood could prompt the Sharks to change the mix in the NHL crease. Beyond that, Vanecek and Blackwood figure to have a fairly even split of the starts early on, though neither is a particularly strong fantasy option since the Sharks are projected to have another tough season.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Friday Vanecek was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, per Max Miller of NHL.com, indicating he will get the home start versus Anaheim on Friday.
Impact Vanecek is battling Mackenzie Blackwood for the No. 1 job in San Jose, as rookie sensation Yaroslav Askarov was sent to the AHL on Friday. Vanecek struggled with the Devils last season, going 17-9-3 with a 3.18 GAA and an .890 save percentage in 32 regular-season appearances. He was sensational two seasons ago, registering a 33-11-4 record with a 2.45 GAA and a .911 save percentage. Vanecek is likely somewhere in between this season, although playing for lowly San Jose, could hurt his fantasy value.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
First off Tuesday Vanecek was the first netminder off the ice at the morning skate, according to Max Miller of NHL.com, indicating he will guard the home net Tuesday in exhibition action versus Anah...
Impact Vanecek earned a 17-9-3 record with a 3.18 GAA and an .890 save percentage in 32 regular-season outings for New Jersey in 2023-24. He didn't see any game action with the Sharks after being acquired via a trade in March because of a lower-body injury. Following his recovery in the offseason, he will compete with Mackenzie Blackwood and Yaroslav Askarov (lower body) for the No. 1 goalie role during training camp.
SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Should be fine for training camp Vanecek (lower body) should be ready for the start of training camp, per Max Miller of The Hockey News on Monday.
Impact Vanecek had a 17-9-3 record, 3.18 GAA and .890 save percentage in 32 contests with New Jersey last season. The Sharks acquired him in March, but he hasn't made his debut with San Jose due to the injury. Vanecek is set to compete with Mackenzie Blackwood for the starting job in 2024-25.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Pacific Division opponents meet when Kraken host the Sharks
The San Jose Sharks take on the Seattle Kraken in a matchup within the Pacific Division ThursdayAPRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Devils goalie Kahkonen leaves game against Predators in first period with undisclosed injury
New Jersey goalie Kaapo Kahkonen left the Devils’ game against Nashville on Sunday in the first period with an undisclosed injuryAPRIL 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Big goaltending moves were again hard to come by at the NHL trade deadline
A handful of goaltenders traded places before the NHL trade deadlineMARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Might be done for season Vanecek, who was acquired by San Jose from New Jersey, might be done for the remainder of the season due to his lower-body injury, James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now reports Fr...
Impact Vanecek has a 17-9-3 record, 3.18 GAA and .890 save percentage in 32 contests this season. Although the Sharks might not get any use out of him in 2023-24, the goaltender is in just the second campaign of his three-year, $10.2 million contract.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
Traded to Sharks Vanecek, who is on injured reserve with a lower-body issue, along with a seventh-round pick were dealt to San Jose from New Jersey in exchange for Kappo Kahkonen on Friday, per Jef...
Impact Vanecek has a 17-9-3 record, 3.18 GAA and .890 save percentage in 32 outings in 2023-24. He hasn't played since Feb. 10 because of the injury. When Vanecek is healthy, he might get an opportunity to serve as the No. 1 goaltender.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to IR Vanecek (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
Impact In a corresponding move, Jonas Siegenthaler (foot) was activated from the IR list. Vanecek will miss his fifth consecutive contest Tuesday in Washington, and it is unclear when he will be able to return. Nico Daws is likely to see the majority of the starts until Vanecek is deemed fit to play.
FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out next two games Vanecek (lower body) won't be available for the Devils' next two contests, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports Thursday.
Impact Vanecek has reportedly recovered from an illness that was hampering his recovery but is still dealing with his lower-body problem. With the Czech backstop on the shelf, Nico Daws will get the nod versus the Kings on Thursday and could also be between the pipes for Saturday's Stadium Series matchup with Philadelphia.
FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
