Andrei Vasilevskiy News

Tampa Bay has scored fewer than two goals in three of six games this season (4-2-0), leaving little margin for error for the goaltending. That said, Vasilevskiy, the reigning 2025-26 Vezina Trophy winner, has performed below expectations so far, posting a 2.45 GAA and a lowly .886 SV% in five outings (3-2-0). Tampa Bay enters Thursday's contest as a significant -257 home favourite against the surprisingly potent early-season offence of the Seattle Kraken, who average 4.14 goals per game through seven games (5-2-0).

Tampa Bay has scored fewer than two goals in three of six games this season (4-2-0), leaving little margin for error for the goaltending. That said, Vasilevskiy, the reigning 2025-26 Vezina Trophy winner, has performed below expectations so far, posting a 2.45 GAA and a lowly .886 SV% in five outings (3-2-0). Tampa Bay enters Thursday's contest as a significant -257 home favourite against the surprisingly potent early-season offence of the Seattle Kraken, who average 4.14 goals per game through seven games (5-2-0).

The reigning Vezina Trophy winner hasn't had to be spectacular yet this season, but has made timely saves to lead Tampa Bay to a 4-1-0 start. The 32-year-old goalie saved 20 of 23 shots (.870 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-3 win over the New York Islanders. He has a 2.29 GAA and .892 SV% in four games this season (3-1-0). Tampa Bay enters Tuesday's contest as -152 road favourites against a New York Rangers team off to an impressive 5-2-0 start, outscoring opponents 23-13.

The reigning Vezina Trophy winner hasn't had to be spectacular yet this season, but has made timely saves to lead Tampa Bay to a 4-1-0 start. The 32-year-old goalie saved 20 of 23 shots (.870 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-3 win over the New York Islanders. He has a 2.29 GAA and .892 SV% in four games this season (3-1-0). Tampa Bay enters Tuesday's contest as -152 road favourites against a New York Rangers team off to an impressive 5-2-0 start, outscoring opponents 23-13.

Vasilevskiy had a forgettable season-opening outing, allowing four goals on 24 shots (.833 SV%) in a 5-1 loss to the New York Rangers, but he returned to form in his next outing, saving 20 of 21 (.952 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Washington Capitals. The 32-year-old goalie has a solid 2025-26 season, winning his second Vezina Trophy, and will likely be relied upon heavily again in 2026-27. Tampa Bay enters the action on Monday as sizeable -218 home favourites against a Philadelphia Flyers team that has been outscored 13-4 through three games this season (0-1-2).

Vasilevskiy had a forgettable season-opening outing, allowing four goals on 24 shots (.833 SV%) in a 5-1 loss to the New York Rangers, but he returned to form in his next outing, saving 20 of 21 (.952 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Washington Capitals. The 32-year-old goalie has a solid 2025-26 season, winning his second Vezina Trophy, and will likely be relied upon heavily again in 2026-27. Tampa Bay enters the action on Monday as sizeable -218 home favourites against a Philadelphia Flyers team that has been outscored 13-4 through three games this season (0-1-2).

Fresh off winning his second Vezina Trophy, Vasilevskiy will be between the pipes to open the 2026-27 season for the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 32-year-old goalie posted a solid 2.31 GAA and .911 SV% last season in 58 games (39-15-4), and should have a heavy workload again in 2026-27 with the largely unproven Dennis Hildeby as his backup. Tampa Bay enters Thursday's contest as -142 road favourites against a New York Rangers team that lost 3-0 in their season opener against the Boston Bruins.

Fresh off winning his second Vezina Trophy, Vasilevskiy will be between the pipes to open the 2026-27 season for the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 32-year-old goalie posted a solid 2.31 GAA and .911 SV% last season in 58 games (39-15-4), and should have a heavy workload again in 2026-27 with the largely unproven Dennis Hildeby as his backup. Tampa Bay enters Thursday's contest as -142 road favourites against a New York Rangers team that lost 3-0 in their season opener against the Boston Bruins.

Last week, Vasilevskiy was named one of the three finalists for the Vezina trophy, but had yet to display his Vezina-calibre form this postseason. That said, his talent was on full display in a must-win Game Six, saving all 30 shots he faced in a 1-0 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens. He has a 2.20 GAA and .905 SV% in six games this postseason (3-3). Tampa Bay enters Game Seven as a -161 home favourite.

Vasilevskiy will be between the pipes for the Lightning when they aim to keep their season alive on Friday against the Canadiens. The former Conn Smythe winner allowed three goals on 24 shots in Game 5, as the Lightning suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat. Vasilevskiy and the Lightning enter action in Game 6 at -120 on the money line.

Earlier today, Vasilevskiy was named one of the three finalists for the Vezina trophy, but has yet to display his Vezina-calibre form this postseason. The 31-year-old goalie has an unspectacular 2.58 GAA and .882 SV% through four games (2-2-) in this first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens. Looking to take a 3-2 advantage in Game Five, Tampa Bay enters Wednesday's contest as a -154 home favourite.

Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 29 shots (.897 SV%) in Tampa Bay’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens, and may need to elevate his game to help his team even the series at 2-2. The 31-year-old Vasilveskiy has been serviceable thus far, but has yet to show off his Vezina-calibre form, posting a 2.76 GAA and .880 SV% through three games (1-2). Tampa Bay enters Game Four as slight -107 road favourites.

After a shaky performance in the opening game of the series, Vasilevskiy returned to form and guided the Lightning to a 3-2 overtime victory in Game 2, allowing just a pair of goals on 27 shots. With the victory, the Lightning matched their playoff win total from a season ago when they were eliminated by the Panthers five games into the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Vasilevskiy and the Lightning remain slight favourites on the road as the series shifts back to Montreal, entering action tonight at -115 on the money line.

Vasilevskiy will of course get the start in Game 2 on Tuesday as the Lightning look to even their series with the Habs at one game a piece. Vasilevskiy had a disappointing performance in Game 1's overtime loss, allowing four goals on just 19 shots. It was a continuation of a troubling playoff trend for the Lightning netminder, who owns a 4-8-4 record and an .882 SV% across his last three post-seasons. Vasilevskiy and the Lightning are the betting favourites on Tuesday despite the 1-0 series deficit, as they enter action at -180 on the money line.

Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Lighting's win over the Red Wings on Monday. Even with the Lightning locked into their playoff spot, Vasilevskiy will start his fourth straight in the season finale. After a tough March, Vasilevskiy has gone 4-2-0 with a 2.19 GAA and .912 SV% in six starts in April.