Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Entering Brodeur territory
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Vasilevskiy made 24 saves Thursday in a 4-1 win over the Red Wings.
The win was his 30th this season. Vasilevskiy became the second goaltender in NHL history to record nine straight 30-win seasons. The first to do it was Martin Brodeur, who delivered 12 consecutive 30-win seasons from 1995-96 to 2007-08. Vasilevskiy has often been viewed as Brodeur's closest modern counterpart, but he has a long way to go to approach Brodeur's win totals and longevity.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Expected to start Thursday
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Vasilevskiy is slated to start at home against Detroit on Thursday, according to Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.
Vasilevskiy has struggled recently, posting a 1-4-0 record, 4.18 GAA and .855 save percentage over his past five appearances. He's 29-11-3 with a 2.32 GAA and a .912 save percentage in 43 outings this season. Detroit is going through a rough patch as well. The Red Wings are 4-6-2 while averaging just 2.08 goals per game over their last 12 matches.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Rough night in blue paint
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Vasilevskiy made 26 saves in a 5-2 loss to the Blue Jackets on Tuesday.
It wasn't Vasilevskiy's fault. Coach Jon Cooper summed things up to reporters after the game: "Tonight was abnormally bad... This little rut we're in has lasted a lot longer than I anticipated." Tampa Bay has lost six of seven. Vasilevskiy is 1-4-0 in that span.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: First off at morning skate
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Vasilevskiy is set to patrol the home blue paint against the Blue Jackets on Tuesday, per Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.
Vasilevskiy got back in the win column Saturday in Toronto after a rare three-game losing streak, turning aside 27 of 29 shots in a 5-2 victory. The Lightning are coming off a spirited 8-7 loss in Buffalo on Sunday, while the Blue Jackets are on the second half of a back-to-back -- they lost to the Kings in overtime Monday by a 5-4 score.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Second in wins
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Vasilevskiy made 27 saves in a 5-2 win over Toronto on Saturday.
Vasilevskiy snapped a personal three-game losing streak with Saturday's victory. The triumph was his 29th of the season, which is second only to Utah's Karel Vejmelka, who has 30 wins. Vasilevskiy is fourth overall in the NHL in GAA (2.28) and save percentage (.914). He has been a superb fantasy option this season.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Second in NHL in wins
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Vasilevskiy made 27 saves in a 5-2 win over Toronto on Saturday.
Vasilevskiy snapped a personal three-game losing streak. The win was his 29th of the season, which is second only to Utah's Karel Vejmelka, who has 30 wins. Vasilevskiy is fourth overall in the NHL in GAA (2.28) and save percentage (.914). A Vezina nomination is in his sights, but he would prefer a Stanley Cup.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Set to face Maple Leafs
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Vasilevskiy was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, according to Sports TV host Julie Stewart-Binks, indicating he will defend the road net against Toronto on Saturday.
Vasilevskiy has gone 0-3-0 in his last three outings while surrendering 12 goals on 64 shots. He has a 28-10-3 record this season with two shutouts, a 2.28 GAA and a .913 save percentage across 41 appearances. Toronto is tied for 14th in the league with 3.16 goals per game during the 2025-26 campaign.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Third straight loss
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Vasilevskiy made 26 saves in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Jets.
Vasilevskiy has lost three straight games and allowed 12 goals in that span, while the Bolts have lost four straight. Despite the slump, fantasy managers shouldn't be worried. Vasilevskiy is 28-10-3 with a 2.28 GAA and .914 save percentage in 41 games this season.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Set to face Winnipeg
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Vasilevskiy is expected to start on the road against Winnipeg on Thursday.
Vasilevskiy has a 28-9-3 record, 2.26 GAA and .914 save percentage in 40 appearances in 2025-26. While he's having a great campaign, the netminder has struggled recently, losing his past two outings while allowing nine goals on 35 shots (.743 save percentage). Winnipeg is coming off a 3-2 overtime victory over Chicago on Tuesday, but the Jets are still an underwhelming 5-4-5 across their past 14 games.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Another shaky outing
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Vasilevskiy stopped 17 of 21 shots in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Wild. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.
The Lightning didn't offer much help here, sending Vasilevskiy to a second straight loss to follow his nine-game winning streak. He's allowed nine goals on 35 shots over his last two outings. He's now at a 28-9-3 record with a 2.26 GAA and a .914 save percentage through 40 starts. Vasilevskiy is too good to let these struggles last much longer, and the losses have come against the Sabres and Wild, so it's not like he's getting beaten by bad teams. The Lightning's road trip continues Thursday in Winnipeg.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Set to start in Minnesota
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Vasilevskiy will be between the road pipes Tuesday against the Wild, Sports TV Host Julie Stewart-Binks reports.
Vasilevskiy's nine-game winning streak was snapped at the hands of the Sabres on Saturday -- he was pulled in the second period after giving up five goals on 14 shots. The Russian netminder holds a 28-8-3 record with two shutouts, a .916 save percentage and a 2.22 GAA over 39 outings in 2025-26. The Wild have scored a total of three goals in back-to-back losses to the Mammoth and Blues.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Team crumbles around him
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Vasilevsky gave up five goals on 14 shots before being pulled at 1:54 of the second period in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Sabres.
Vasilevksiy was far from perfect, but his team was nonexistent and contributed to him getting the hook. Head coach Jon Cooper was critical of his team's effort following the contest. This loss wasn't on Vasilevskiy, and he'll probably be able to rebound with ease, especially since his teammates should be better in front of him.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: In goal Saturday
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Vasilevskiy will patrol the home crease versus Buffalo on Saturday, according to Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.
Vasilevskiy is 17-0-1 in his last 18 starts with a gaudy 1.90 GAA and a .925 save percentage. Overall, Vasilevskiy is 28-7-3 with a 2.11 GAA and a .920 save percentage across 38 starts this season. The Sabres are ninth in NHL scoring, generating 3.34 goals per contest.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Extends win streak to nine
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Vasilevskiy turned aside 32 of 34 shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
Vasilevskiy picked up where he left off prior to the Olympic break with his ninth consecutive victory, where he allowed just two goals in the final four minutes of regulation. With Wednesday's victory, he is up to a 28-7-3 record, a 2.11 GAA and a .920 save percentage across 38 appearances this season. The 31-year-old netminder has become the league's clear frontrunner to claim the Vezina Trophy this season since the beginning of his 17-0-1 stretch of dominant performances. At his current pace of wins, he's in line for the second 40-plus-win campaign of his 12-year career. Vasilevskiy is the No. 1 goalie to roster in fantasy hockey until his hot stretch of play levels out.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Tending twine Wednesday
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Vasilevskiy will guard the home goal versus the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Vasilevskiy has gone 17 games without a regulation loss, going 16-0-1 with a 1.90 GAA and a .923 save percentage in that span. He won eight in a row prior to the Olympic break, which is all that seems able to slow him down this season. He's got a favorable matchup in this one as he looks to pick up where he left off.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Unbeaten in last eight games
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Vasilevskiy made 33 saves in a 6-1 win over Florida on Thursday.
Another game, another win. Vasilevskiy's win streak now stands at eight games (13 goals allowed), and he hasn't lost in regulation since Dec. 18 (16-0-1). Vasilevskiy is an impressive 27-7-3 with a 2.11 GAA and .920. How dominant has he been? He began the season with a 0-3-2 record and 17 goals allowed in his first five starts. Now, Vasy gets to rest and recover during the break, so he's fresh to carry his squad toward a date with Lord Stanley.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Starting Thursday
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Vasilevskiy was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate and will patrol the home crease versus Florida on Thursday, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.
Vasilevskiy has won seven straight games, allowing 12 goals on 174 shots (.931 save percentage). He is 26-7-3 with a 2.14 GAA and a .917 save percentage over 36 starts this season. The Panthers are generating 3.02 goals per game this season, 19th in the NHL.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Seventh straight win
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Vasilevskiy made 23 saves Tuesday in a 4-3 overtime win against the Sabres.
It's hard to argue with a guy who has won seven straight and 15 of his last 16 games. The Bolts next play Thursday against the Panthers. Vasy may get rested or not, given the team's next game is Feb. 25. This rest period will do him wonders heading down the stretch.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Facing Sabres
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Vasilevskiy will guard the home goal versus the Sabres on Tuesday, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.
Vasilevskiy has won 14 of his last 15 starts, posting a 1.89 GAA and a .922 save percentage. His most recent win was a little shaky, as he allowed five goals on 34 shots during the Stadium Series versus the Bruins on Sunday. Vasilevskiy will have a tough task Tuesday, as the Sabres are 7-2-1 in their last 10 games.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Takes winning ways outdoors
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Vasilevskiy stopped 29 of 34 shots in Sunday's 6-5 shootout win over the Bruins in the Stadium Series.
Vasilevskiy and the Lightning struggled early on, but the goalie provided an unlikely spark by chucking knuckles with Jeremy Swayman in the middle of the second period. The goalie fight clearly motivated Vasilevskiy, who didn't allow another goal as the Lightning rallied for a comeback. This won't go down as one of his best efforts, but it was his sixth straight win. He allowed more goals in this outing than he had in the rest of the streak. Vasilevskiy is up to 25-7-3 with a 2.12 GAA and a .918 save percentage over 35 starts this season. The Lightning host the Sabres on Tuesday.
