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Starting Saturday Vanecek will guard the home net Saturday against Detroit, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Impact Vanecek has gone winless in his past two outings, surrendered seven goals on 58 shots. Through 20 contests this campaign, he has earned an 11-6-1 record with a 3.35 GAA and an .883 save percentage. The Red Wings rank third in the league this season with 3.58 goals per game.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls in relief Vanecek allowed four goals on 32 shots in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Vanecek was thrust into action after Akira Schmid surrendered two goals in the first five minutes of the opening period. Vanecek would keep Edmonton at bay while the Devils rallied to take a 3-2 lead heading into the third period. However, the 27-year-old netminder imploded in the final frame, allowing four goals en route to a 6-3 loss. Vanecek has now dropped consecutive outings, allowing seven goals on 58 shots in that span, as he falls to 11-6-1 with an .883 save percentage and 3.35 GAA. The Devils are back in action Saturday at home versus Detroit.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Flyers Vanecek allowed three goals on 26 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Flyers.

Impact Vanecek held Philadelphia to a pair of Ryan Poehling second-period goals in regulation, but Owen Tippett's tally off a New Jersey turnover in overtime stuck Vanecek with his first loss since Nov. 28. The 27-year-old netminder had won his previous three starts while splitting work with Akira Schmid. Overall, Vanecek is now 11-5-1 despite an uninspiring .883 save percentage and 3.30 GAA. The Devils are back in action Thursday against the Oilers.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Vanecek will protect the home net Tuesday against Philadelphia, Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Vanecek has posted a 3-0-0 record to begin December, stopping 74 of 82 shots. Overall, he has an 11-5-0 record this season with a 3.33 GAA and an .883 save percentage through 18 appearances. Philadelphia is tied for 23rd in the league this campaign with 2.90 goals per contest.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Tuesday Vanecek (undisclosed) is available for Tuesday's home against Philadelphia, according to Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site.

Impact The Devils did not confirm a starter for Tuesday's contest, but Vanecek is probable to play after he occupied the starter's crease during the morning skate. He has posted an 11-5-0 record this season with a 3.33 GAA and an .883 save percentage over 18 appearances. Vanecek sat out Sunday's 5-1 loss to Anaheim because of an undisclosed injury.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Vanecek (undisclosed) will not suit up Sunday against the Ducks, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact With Vanecek out, Nico Daws was promoted from AHL Utica to back up Akira Schmid. Vanecek is 11-5-0 this season despite a lackluster .883 save percentage and 3.33 GAA. New Jersey's next game is Tuesday against the Flyers.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in OT win Vanecek made 23 saves in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime win over Boston.

Impact Morgan Geekie beat him late in the first period after Vanecek couldn't control a rebound, but the 27-year-old netminder stoned the Bruins the rest of the way and got rewarded when Jack Hughes scored the OT winner. Vanecek has won four straight decisions despite a 3.06 GAA and .875 save percentage over that stretch, and he has yet to go more than two straight appearances this season without allowing at least three goals in a game. The Devils' offense will keep getting him wins, but Vanecek's fantasy value is otherwise sketchy.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Wednesday Vanecek is set to start at home against Boston on Wednesday.

Impact Vanecek has won his last two starts, though he saved just 51 of 58 shots (.879 save percentage) over that stretch. He's 10-5-0 with a 3.49 GAA and an .879 save percentage in 17 contests this campaign. The Bruins rank 11th offensively this year with 3.31 goals per game.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 23 saves in victory Vanecek stopped 23 of 25 shots in a 4-2 win over Calgary on Saturday.

Impact Vanecek surrendered a shorthanded goal late in the first period, forcing the Devils to enter the intermission down 1-0, but he was able to shrug off the setback to earn his second straight victory. Vanecek's 10-5-0 with a 3.49 GAA and an .879 save percentage in 17 contests in 2023-24. The 27-year-old goaltender has benefited heavily from the Devils' tremendous offense -- of the 12 goaltenders with at least 10 wins this campaign, Vanecek has the worst GAA.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Calgary Vanecek will guard the road goal Saturday against Calgary, per Catherine Bogart of the Devils' official site.

Impact Vanecek is coming off a 28-save effort in Tuesday's 6-5 win over Vancouver. He has supplied a 9-5-0 record this campaign with a 3.60 GAA and an .877 save percentage over 16 games played. Calgary is tied for 22nd in the league this season with 2.92 goals per contest.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins high-scoring battle Vanecek stopped 28 of 33 shots in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Canucks.

Impact Vanecek came away with the win, but not before he blew a three-goal lead in the third period. Jesper Bratt played hero with his second goal of the game with 34 seconds left in regulation. Vanecek has given up four or more goals in five of his last eight outings, yet he's still managed to go 3-3-0 in that span. The 27-year-old goalie is at a 9-5-0 record with a 3.60 GAA and an .877 save percentage through 16 appearances. He's still got the edge over Akira Schmid for playing time, which could afford Vanecek a favorable matchup in Thursday's game versus the Kraken.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Canucks Vanecek will guard the road goal Tuesday versus the Canucks, Jeff Paterson of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Vanecek was pulled from his last outing versus the Islanders, allowing four goals on 18 shots. Akira Schmid played the two games immediately following that, but Vanecek will get a return to the crease with a tough assignment Tuesday. The Canucks are top-five in the league for both goals per game and power-play efficiency.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets hook against Isles Vanecek allowed four goals on 18 shots before being replaced by Akira Schmid midway through the second period of Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Islanders.

Impact After getting beaten three times in less than five minutes in the second frame, Vanecek got lifted with the Devils in a 4-2 hole, only to see Schmid get the win in relief after a third-period comeback. Vanecek has given up four goals in three of his last four appearances, and his 4-3-0 record in November isn't supported by a rough 3.66 GAA and .867 save percentage. Given Schmid's 2.40 GAA and .917 save percentage in five outings this month, Vanecek's hold on the top job in the New Jersey crease appears very tenuous.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Starting versus Islanders Vanecek will protect the home goal Tuesday versus the Islanders, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact Vanecek has allowed 12 goals over his last four games, going 2-2-0 in that span. The Islanders have been fairly pedestrian with 18 goals scores over their last six games, giving Vanecek a chance to build some momentum after winning his last outing.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to start Saturday Vanecek was the first goaltender off the ice at morning practice and is expected to defend the home crease versus Buffalo on Saturday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

Impact Vanecek is in a two-game mini-slump as he has given up eight goals on 62 shots in the losses. Overall, Vanecek is 7-5-0 with a 3.43 GAA and .886 save percentage. The Sabres are tied for 25th in NHL scoring, averaging 2.85 goals per game.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up four in shutout loss Vanecek allowed four goals on 28 shots in Wednesday's 4-0 loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Pulling Vanecek certainly had to cross coach Lindy Ruff's mind when the netminder surrendered three goals in the span of 1:12 late in the first period. Vanecek settled down and allowed only one more goal the rest of the way, but the Devils couldn't get back into the game and finished with just 16 shots on goal. The ugly defeat drops Vanecek's record to 7-5-0, while his 3.43 GAA and .886 save percentage leave much to be desired.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Detroit Vanecek will protect the road goal versus the Red Wings on Wednesday, Catherine Bogart of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Vanecek has had mixed results lately, going 2-2-0 with 15 goals allowed over his last five appearances. The Red Wings' offense remains strong with 21 goals over the last six contests, so Vanecek is likely to have his hands full in a game that could see some firewagon hockey.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lead slips away Vanecek made 30 saves Saturday in a 5-3 loss to the Rangers.

Impact He allowed four goals. Vanecek's mates staked him to a 3-2 lead early in the third period, but like so many times, he and the Devils couldn't finish. They came close, though. The Rangers tied things up at the 11:04 mark and then Jimmy Vesey backhanded the winner in at the 17:11 mark. Vanecek is 7-4-0 with a 3.38 GAA and .889 save percentage.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Rangers Vanecek will guard the home goal Saturday versus the Rangers, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Vanecek has won five of his last seven outings, posting a 3.42 GAA and an .883 save percentage in that span. Those rate stats leave much to be desired, but the 27-year-old has still been better than Akira Schmid to maintain the starting job for the Devils. The Rangers have been off since Sunday and should be well rested for this Metropolitan Division clash.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures win over flightless birds Vanecek made 21 saves in a 5-2 win over Pittsburgh on Thursday.

Impact Vanecek surrendered two goals to Bryan Rust. The first one came in the first period when the Pens' forward took a stretch pass and drove hard to the slot before shifting the puck to his backhand and roofing it over Vanecek's blocker. Rust tipped in a shot early in the second, and that was the end of the Pittsburgh offense -- the team didn't muster much effort beyond the two goals and beat themselves. Vanecek got the win, but it wasn't much of a test, and his 3.30 GAA and .889 save percentage are queasy at best. He's 22nd in the NHL in GAA and 24th in save percentage in goalies with 10 or more starts.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Thursday Vanecek is expected to get the road start versus Pittsburgh on Thursday. according to Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

Impact Vanecek got the night off Tuesday after starting seven of the previous eight games. Akira Schmid gave up five goals on 30 shots in a 6-3 loss to the Jets, so it's back to Vanecek on Thursday. Vanecek is 6-3-0 with a 3.45 GAA and .887 save percentage as the Devils are having big problems keeping the puck out of the net. The Penguins are averaging 3.64 goals per game this season.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets early hook in Friday's loss Vanecek gave up two goals on only five shots before being replaced by Akira Schmid midway through the first period of Friday's 4-2 loss to the Capitals.

Impact While Vanecek can't be faulted for not stopping the Nicolas Aube-Kubel one-timer that opened the scoring, Beck Malenstyn's tally only 15 seconds later prompted Devils coach Lindy Ruff to get out his hook. Vanecek has allowed seven goals on 36 shots over his last two starts since seeing a four-game win streak end, and on the season the 27-year-old is 6-3-0 with a shaky 3.45 GAA and .887 save percentage. New Jersey doesn't play again until Tuesday in Winnipeg, but Schmid seems likely to be in the crease.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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