Vasilevskiy allowed four goals on 27 shots in the Lightning’s loss to the Islanders on Sunday. It was a rare an surprising loss for Vasilevskiy, who is 9-2-1 with a 2.84 GAA, .917 SV% and one shutout since returning from a foot injury in mid-December. Tonight he starts in Dallas and comes in at 7-2-2 with a 2.71 GAA and .916 SV% on the road.
Vasilevskiy stopped all 31 shots that he faced in the Lightning’s shutout win over the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Since returning from a fractured foot, Vasilevskiy has gone 8-1-1 with a 2.88 GAA, .919 SV% and one shutout. Vasilevskiy’s splits haven’t been great but he continues to rack up the wins—he is now tied for sixth in the NHL in wins (17) despite missing 15 games. He is a must-start against a Hurricanes team that he tied for 27th in the NHL in scoring (2.64 GF/pg).
Vasilevskiy allowed five goals on 33 shots in the Lightning’s loss in San Jose on Saturday. The loss snapped a six-game winning streak for Vasilevskiy, who has gone 7-1-1 with a 3.20 GAA and .911 SV% in nine starts since returning from a fractured foot. In his first start vs. the Blue Jackets, Vasilevskiy stopped 30 of 32 shots in an 8-2 win (Oct.13).
Vasilevskiy allowed five goals on 33 shots in the Lightning’s loss in San Jose on Saturday. The loss snapped a six-game winning streak for Vasilevskiy, who has gone 7-1-1 with a 3.20 GAA and .911 SV% in nine starts since returning from a fractured foot. In his first start vs. the Blue Jackets, Vasilevskiy stopped 30 of 32 shots in an 8-2 win (Oct.13).
Vasilevskiy surrendered three goals on 28 shots in the Lightning’s win in Edmonton last Saturday. Since returning from a fractured foot, Vasilevskiy has gone 3-0-1 with a 2.70 GAA and .930 SV%. The 24-year-old has been outstanding this season, especially at home, where he has gone 7-3-0 with a 2.30 GAA and .932 SV%.
Vasilevskiy allowed two goals on 38 shots in the Lightning’s win in Vegas on Tuesday. Vasilevskiy was given Thursday night off but will be back in net tonight in Edmonton. Since returning from injury, Vasilevskiy has stopped 121 of 129 shots (.938 SV%), picking up right where he left off. Vasilevskiy is a must-start whenever he gets the nod.
Vasilevskiy allowed five goals on 42 shots in he Lightning’s loss in Winnipeg on Sunday. It was another busy night for Vasilevskiy, who wasn’t able to stand on his head like he did vs. the Maple Leafs last Thursday. Vasilevskiy comes into Tuesday’s game at 3-0-2 with a 2.53 GAA, .921 SV% and one shutout on the road this season.
Vasilevskiy allowed five goals on 42 shots in he Lightning’s loss in Winnipeg on Sunday. It was another busy night for Vasilevskiy, who wasn’t able to stand on his head like he did vs. the Maple Leafs last Thursday. Vasilevskiy comes into Tuesday’s game at 3-0-2 with a 2.53 GAA, .921 SV% and one shutout on the road this season.
Vasilevskiy will return from his fractured foot and start for the first time since November 10th. Prior to getting hurt, Vasilevskiy was tied for the league-lead in wins (9), 10th in GAA (2.29) and tied for 12th in SV% (.927). He is one of the best goalies in the NHL but does draw a difficult matchup with the Maple Leafs in town.
Vasilevskiy was placed on IR on Thursday and sent to Tampa Bay to be re-evaluated. The original report of a fractured foot was confirmed and the Lightning’s No.1 netminder will miss at least one month. Louis Domingue is expected to take on a heavy workload until at least mid-December.
Vasilevskiy is out indefinitely with an injury that he suffered in Wednesday’s practice. Vasilevskiy has returned to Tampa Bay to be re-evaluated and the Lightning should provide a detailed timetable after that. Louis Domingue is expected to start on Thursday and could see a heavy workload while Vasilevskiy is out.
Vasilevskiy may have fractured his left foot according to TSN’s Darren Dreger. Although unconfirmed by the Lightning, a fractured left foot would keep Vasilevskiy sidelined for a lengthy period of time and Louis Domingue would have to step-up as the team’s No.1 netminder. The Lightning should provide an update later on Thursday.
