Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Leaves ice first Monday
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Vasilevskiy was the first goalie off Monday, Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley reports, indicating he'll be between the pipes at home versus the Flyers.
Vasilevskiy is riding a three-game winning streak during which he has allowed just three goals on 80 shots for a .963 save percentage. After a rough start to the year in which the veteran backstop lost five straight appearances, it seems Vasilevskiy has turned things around. In his last 10 outings, the Russian is 8-2-0 with a 2.06 GAA, though he is still looking for his first shutout of the 2025-26 campaign.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Extends winning streak
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Vasilevskiy stopped 24 of 25 shots in Thursday's 2-1 overtime win over Edmonton.
The veteran goaltender is going through his most prolific stretch, as he's allowed only three goals on 80 shots faced during this three-game winning run -- good for an elite .963 save percentage. Vasilevskiy has won five of his seven starts in November while posting a .915 save percentage, and he'll aim to keep his current streak alive when the Lightning take on the Capitals on Saturday.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Tending twine Thursday
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Vasilevskiy was the first goalie off during Thursday's morning skate, Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley reports, signaling that he'll draw the home start against the Oilers.
Vasilevskiy has been productive recently, going 4-1-0 with a 2.58 GAA and .908 save percentage over his last five starts. The Oilers are scoring 3.05 goals per game this season, which ranks 18th in the NHL.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Earns fourth win in five games
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Vasilevskiy made 31 saves on 32 shots in Tuesday's 5-1 win over New Jersey.
Vasilevskiy was excellent in Tuesday's win, allowing just one goal late in the second period. With the victory, he is up to a 7-5-2 record with a 2.64 GAA and a .903 save percentage through 14 games this season. The 31-year-old goaltender's slow start to the season is in the rear-view mirror, as he has a 7-2-0 record with a 2.19 GAA and a .915 save percentage in his last nine appearances. With his recent dominance, Vasilevskiy is back on track for his ninth consecutive season with 30-plus wins. He remains a top option in all fantasy formats.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Set to start Tuesday
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Vasilevskiy is slated to guard the crease at home versus the Devils on Tuesday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Vasilevskiy has appeared in eight of the Lightning's last 10 outings, posting a 6-2-0 record and a 2.35 GAA along the way. It's a strong turnaround for the veteran backstop after he started the year on a five-game losing streak. With no back-to-backs on the short-term schedule, Vasilevskiy should see a heavy workload to close out November and figures to be near the top of the games-played list at the end of the year.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Bounces back in victory
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Vasilevskiy stopped 22 of the 23 shots he faced during Saturday's 3-1 win over the Panthers.
Vasilevskiy bounced back nicely after allowing five goals on just 13 shots in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Rangers. He shut down the Panthers to the tune of one goal and turned in a .957 save percentage in the game. The 31-year-old goaltender is still seeking his first shutout of the season, but Saturday's performance is much more in line with what the Lightning typically gets from their star netminder. He has a 6-5-2 record, 2.92 GAA and .900 save percentage for the season.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Facing Panthers
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Vasilevskiy will guard the road goal against Florida on Saturday, according to Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.
Vasilevskiy surrendered five goals on 13 shots in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Rangers before getting the hook. He has a 5-5-2 record with a 2.92 GAA and an .892 save percentage through 12 appearances this season. Florida ranks 25th in the league with 2.82 goals per game this campaign.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Gets hook in Wednesday's loss
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Vasilevskiy gave up five goals on 13 shots before being replaced by Jonas Johansson to begin the third period of Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Rangers.
The two teams combined for seven goals in the first period alone but the Lightning offense went quiet for the final 40 minutes. Vasilevskiy tripped over his own skates, shifting in his crease on a Vincent Trocheck tally late in the second that gave New York a 5-3 lead, Tampa Bay head coach Jon Cooper decided to mercifully give his netminder the final frame off. Vasilevskiy hasn't looked his usual Vezina-worthy self to begin the season, going 5-5-2 in 12 outings with a 2.92 GAA and .892 save percentage, but he has plenty of time to get into a groove.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Slated to start Wednesday
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Vasilevskiy will protect the home goal versus the Rangers on Wednesday, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.
The Lightning are going through a light part of the schedule, having not played since Saturday, so Vasilevskiy should be fully rested for this contest. The Rangers have been more dangerous on the road this year, but they're averaging just 2.41 goals per game overall, making this a favorable matchup. Vasilevskiy has gone 5-1-0 with just 12 goals allowed on 155 shots (.923 save percentage) over his last six games.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Finally in top form
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Vasilevskiy made 29 saves Saturday in a 3-2 win over Washington.
Vasy has turned the corner after a bad start to the season, putting up a 5-1-0 record after going 0-3-2 across his first five outings of the campaign. Overall, Vasilevskiy has improved his GAA to 2.64 and save percentage to .908.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: First off ice Saturday
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Vasilevskiy was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports, which indicates that he will tend the home twine versus Washington on Saturday.
After a couple of rough starts to begin the season, allowing nine goals on 64 shots, Vasilevskiy has settled down. He is 4-4-2 with a 2.70 GAA and a .901 save percentage across 10 starts this year. The Capitals were second in NHL scoring in 2024-25, averaging 3.49 goals per game, but have slipped to 21st this season, generating 2.86 goals per contest.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Gets win over Golden Knights
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Vasilevskiy stopped 29 of 32 shots in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Golden Knights.
Vasilevskiy had trouble against the Golden Knights' top line, but the Lightning's more balanced offense helped him overcome those issues. While he's allowed three goals in back-to-back games on this road trip, he was able to secure the win Thursday. Vasilevskiy is now 4-4-2 with a 2.70 GAA and a .901 save percentage through 10 outings. The Lightning return home to face the Capitals on Saturday.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Starting in Vegas
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Vasilevskiy will tend the road goal in Thursday's game versus the Golden Knights, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Vasilevskiy has allowed seven goals on 93 shots over his last four games, going 3-1-0 in that span. The Golden Knights still make for a tough foe, but their offense has faded lately with just 14 goals over the last six games.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Yields three goals in loss
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Vasilevskiy stopped 31 of 34 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Avalanche.
Vasilevskiy gave up more than two goals for the first time in four games, and this was his first loss in that span. The Avalanche's pair of quick tallies early in the second period ended up being the difference in the game. The 31-year-old netminder dropped to 3-4-2 with a 2.67 GAA and a .900 save percentage through nine starts, though he has largely bounced back from his slow start to the season. The Lightning's road trip ends with another challenging matchup in Vegas on Thursday.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Slated to start
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Vasilevskiy is projected to start on the road versus the Avalanche on Tuesday, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.
Vasilevskiy was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate Tuesday, putting him in line for the start. The 31-year-old rattled off three straight wins prior to getting a rest Sunday versus the Mammoth. He'll look to keep his momentum going in a tough matchup versus the Avalanche, who have averaged 3.62 goals per game.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Third straight win
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Vasilevskiy made 20 saves Thursday in a 2-1 overtime win over the Stars.
The only puck that got past Vasilevskiy was a redirection from the front of the net, and he didn't have a chance. He was stellar, and it looks like his lackluster start is behind him. Vasilevskiy has won three straight games, including impressive outings against Vegas and Dallas, and he's allowed just four goals in those three matchups. That's a stark contrast to the 17 goals he allowed in his first five games (0-3-2).
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: First off ice Thursday
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Vasilevskiy was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate and is slated to defend the home goal versus Dallas on Thursday, per Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.
Vasilevskiy has been ordinary this season, though he has played better of late, winning his last two starts while giving up only three goals on 39 shots. Overall, the 31-year-old netminder is 2-3-2 with a 2.86 GAA and an .893 save percentage across seven starts this season. He has had great success in the past versus Dallas, posting a 15-4-3 mark with a .927 save percentage.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Comes away with win
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Vasilevskiy stopped 18 of 20 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Predators.
Vasilevskiy has now won consecutive starts after an 0-3-2 start to the year. His recent success has corresponded with tighter defense -- he's faced just 39 shots over his two wins, allowing three goals. Getting in the win column should help the 31-year-old regain some confidence for when things get tougher again. He's at a 2-3-2 record with a 2.86 GAA and an .893 save percentage over seven starts. The Lightning host the Stars on Thursday before heading out west for a three-game road trip.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Tending twine in Nashville
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Vasilevskiy will guard the road goal versus the Predators on Tuesday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.
Vasilevskiy picked up his first win of the season Sunday in a 2-1 overtime victory over the Golden Knights. The 31-year-old will look to string some success together now, and he'll have a good chance to do so Tuesday. The Predators have scored just 12 goals over their last five games, going 2-3-1 in that span.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Coasts to first victory Sunday
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Vasilevskiy stopped 18 of 19 shots in Sunday's 2-1 overtime win against the Golden Knights.
Vasilevskiy had a relatively quiet night in net as he faced just eight shots across the first two periods. Regardless, the 31-year-old stayed focused en route to his first win of the season. He has a 1-3-2 record, 3.00 GAA and .892 save percentage through six appearances. It appears that Vasilevskiy is shaking off the rust he experienced in the first few games of the season, as he's allowed just six goals in his last three starts. Expect many more wins to follow for Vasilevskiy, who has 30 or more victories in each of the past eight seasons.
