Tampa Bay Lightning News

Vasilevskiy starts Thursday in Columbus.

Vasilevskiy allowed two goals on 31 shots in the Lightning’s 3-2 win in Detroit on Monday. He was given a day off on Tuesday, but will make his seventh start of the season tonight in Columbus. So far this season, Vasilevskiy has gone 5-1-0 with a 3.00 GAA and .914 SV%, but he has played much better than the stats suggest.

Andrei Vasilevskiy
Vasilevskiy will likely start Thursday in Columbus.

Vasilevskiy allowed two goals on 31 shots in the Lightning’s 3-2 win in Detroit on Monday. He was given a day off on Tuesday, but will make his seventh start of the season tonight in Columbus. So far this season, Vasilevskiy has gone 5-1-0 with a 3.00 GAA and .914 SV%, but he has played much better than the stats suggest.

Andrei Vasilevskiy
Brown will return to the Senators lineup on Thursday.

Brown was a healthy scratch for the last five games after appearing in the season opener back on October 5th. After going with seven defenseman on Tuesday, Brown will draw back in for Mark Borowiecki as the Senators return to the traditional look of 12 forwards and six defensemen.

Logan Brown
Point (illness) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play vs. the Red Wings.

Point missed the Lightning’s morning skate because of an illness, but he is on the ice for warmups and is expected to be in the lineup tonight. Point is off to a great start to the season, having recorded three goals and five assists (eight points) in five contests.

Brayden Point
Point (illness) will be a game-time decision on Monday.

Point missed the Lightning’s morning skate and is listed as a game-time decision because of an illness. Despite missing the skate it seems likely that Point will play. The 21-year-old will look to continue his hot start, having recorded three goals and five assists (eight points) in five games. However, don’t expect Point to continue shooting at 33.3 percent.

Brayden Point
Vasilevskiy will start Monday in Detroit.

Vasilevskiy stopped 28 of 29 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Blues on Saturday. Vasilevskiy has won three straight starts while allowing eight goals on 95 shots (.916 SV%). Vasilevskiy will start his sixth consecutive game and comes into tonight tied for the NHL-lead in wins (4)—Vasilevskiy is 3-0-0 in his career vs. Detroit.

Andrei Vasilevskiy
Vasilevskiy was the first goalie off of the ice at the Lightning morning skate.

Vasilevskiy stopped 28 of 29 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Blues on Saturday. Vasilevskiy has won three straight starts while allowing eight goals on 95 shots (.916 SV%). Vasilevskiy will start his sixth consecutive game and comes into tonight tied for the NHL-lead in wins (4)—Vasilevskiy is 3-0-0 in his career vs. Detroit.

Andrei Vasilevskiy
Vasilevskiy will start Saturday vs. St. Louis.

Vasilevskiy gave up four goals on 40 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Penguins on Thursday. Vasilevskiy’s numbers don’t say it, but he has arguably been the Lightning’s best player thus far. Tonight he makes his fifth straight start and he comes in at 3-1-0 with a 3.74 GAA and .900 SV%.

Andrei Vasilevskiy
Vasilevskiy was the first goalie off of the ice at the Lightning morning skate.

Vasilevskiy gave up four goals on 40 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Penguins on Thursday. Vasilevskiy’s numbers don’t say it, but he has arguably been the Lightning’s best player thus far. Tonight he makes his fifth straight start and he comes in at 3-1-0 with a 3.74 GAA and .900 SV%.

Andrei Vasilevskiy
Elliott will start Saturday vs. the Capitals.

Elliott allowed six goals on 31 shots in the Flyers’ 6-5 loss in Nashville on Tuesday. Despite the rough outing, Philadelphia will come back to Elliott tonight vs. the Capitals. Through his first three starts, the veteran has gone 2-1-0 with a 3.67 GAA and .876 SV%. Tonight he faces a Capitals team that is 3-1-1 with 4.00 goals for per game.

Brian Elliott
Elliott will likely start Saturday vs. the Capitals.

Elliott allowed six goals on 31 shots in the Flyers’ 6-5 loss in Nashville on Tuesday. Despite the rough outing, it looks like Philadelphia will come back to Elliott tonight vs. the Capitals. Through his first three starts, the veteran has gone 2-1-0 with a 3.67 GAA and .876 SV%. Tonight he faces a Capitals team that is 3-1-1 with 4.00 goals for per game.

Brian Elliott
Vasilevskiy will start Thursday vs. the Penguins.

Vasilevskiy surrendered three goals on 26 shots in the Lightning’s overtime win over the Capitals on Monday. Vasilevskiy has gone 2-1-0 with a 3.66 GAA and .900 SV% in his first three starts of the season and tonight he will make his fourth consecutive start. Things won’t get any easier tonight as Vasilevskiy faces the reigning Stanley Cup Champions.

Andrei Vasilevskiy
Vasilevskiy was the first goalie off of the ice at the Lightning morning skate.

Vasilevskiy surrendered three goals on 26 shots in the Lightning’s overtime win over the Capitals on Monday. Vasilevskiy has gone 2-1-0 with a 3.66 GAA and .900 SV% in his first three starts of the season and tonight he will make his fourth consecutive start. Things won’t get any easier tonight as Vasilevskiy faces the reigning Stanley Cup Champions.

Andrei Vasilevskiy