Tampa Bay Lightning News

Elliott will start Monday vs. the Penguins.

Elliott stopped all 31 shots that he faced in the Flames’ shutout win in Winnipeg on Saturday. Elliott has won eight straight and has posted back-to-back shutouts, stopping all 55 shots that he faced vs. the Canadiens and Jets. His sensational run will be put to the test tonight against a Penguins team that is riding a five-game winning streak of their own.

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Elliott is in the starter's crease at the morning skate.

Elliott stopped all 31 shots that he faced in the Flames’ shutout win in Winnipeg on Saturday. Elliott has won eight straight and has posted back-to-back shutouts, stopping all 55 shots that he faced vs. the Canadiens and Jets. His sensational run will be put to the test tonight against a Penguins team that is riding a five-game winning streak of their own.

Brian Elliott
Elliott will start Saturday in Winnipeg.

Elliott stopped all 24 shots that he faced in the Flames’ shutout win over the Canadiens on Thursday. Elliott is riding an impressive seven-game winning streak, posting a 1.83 GAA, .939 SV% and one shutout. Tonight he faces a Jets team that has lost four of their last six.

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Elliott is the expected starter in Winnipeg.

Elliott stopped all 24 shots that he faced in the Flames’ shutout win over the Canadiens on Thursday. Elliott is riding an impressive seven-game winning streak, posting a 1.83 GAA, .939 SV% and one shutout. Tonight he faces a Jets team that has lost four of their last six.

Brian Elliott
Vasilevskiy will start Saturday vs. the Panthers.

Vasilevskiy stopped 32 of 33 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Wild on Thursday. Vasilevskiy has gone 4-0-1 with a 1.36 GAA and .959 SV% since Ben Bishop was traded to Los Angeles. In his first start vs. the Panthers, Vasilevskiy stopped 35 shots in a 2-1 overtime loss.

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Vasilevskiy will start Thursday vs. the Wild.

Vasilevskiy allowed one goal on 34 shots in the Lightnings’ overtime loss to the Rangers on Monday. Since Ben Bishop was traded, Vasilevskiy has gone 3-0-1 while allowing just six goals on 137 shots (.956 SV%). The 22-year-old has been excellent as Tampa Bay’s No.1 and tonight he faces the Wild for the second time—he stopped 37 of 38 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss in the first meeting.

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The Rangers have recalled Brandon Halverson from Greenville (ECHL) on an emergency basis.

Halverson, 20, was a second round pick (No.59 overall) in 2014 and turned pro this season after spending three years with Sault Ste. Marie (OHL). Halverson has gone 9-14-0 with a 3.40 GAA and .886 SV% in 24 games with Hartford (AHL) and 3-1-0 with a 1.70 GAA and .943 SV% in four games with the Swamp Rabbits. He will serve as Antti Raanta’s backup with Henrik Lundqvist (lower-body) day-to-day.

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Vasilevskiy was the first goalie off of the ice this morning.

Vasilevskiy allowed one goal on 34 shots in the Lightnings’ overtime loss to the Rangers on Monday. Since Ben Bishop was traded, Vasilevskiy has gone 3-0-1 while allowing just six goals on 137 shots (.956 SV%). The 22-year-old has been excellent as Tampa Bay’s No.1 and tonight he faces the Wild for the second time—he stopped 37 of 38 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss in the first meeting.

Andrei Vasilevskiy
Elliott will start Thursday vs. the Canadiens.

Elliott turned aside 33 of 35 shots in the Flames’ win over the Islanders on Sunday. Elliott and the Flames are red-hot heading into tonight’s matchup with Carey Price and the Canadiens. Elliott has won six straight starts while posting an impressive 2.13 GAA and .931 SV%. However, Montreal come in riding a six-game winning streak of their own.

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Vasilevskiy will start Monday vs. the Rangers.

Vasilevskiy stopped 31 of 32 shots in the Lightning’s win in Buffalo on Saturday. Vasilevskiy has won three in a row while posting a 1.61 GAA and .951 SV% and will try and continue his run tonight vs. the Rangers. New York comes in having lost three of their last four games.

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Vasilevskiy leads the Lightning onto the ice for warmups.

Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 31 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Hurricanes on Wednesday. Since Ben Bishop was traded, Vasilevskiy has gone 2-0-0 while turning aside 67 of 71 shots (.944 SV%). Tonight he will take on a Sabres team that has lost four of their last five contests.

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Vasilevskiy is expected to start in Buffalo on Saturday.

Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 31 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Hurricanes on Wednesday. Since Ben Bishop was traded, Vasilevskiy has gone 2-0-0 while turning aside 67 of 71 shots (.944 SV%). Tonight he will take on a Sabres team that has lost four of their last five contests.

Andrei Vasilevskiy
Elliott will start Friday vs. the Red Wings.

Elliott stopped 28 of 29 shots in the Flames’ win over the Kings on Tuesday. Elliott has won four in a row while posting a 2.23 GAA And .923 SV% and tonight he faces a Red Wings team that sits last in the Eastern Conference. He has gone 4-6-2 with a 2.38 GAA and .918 SV% in his career vs. Detroit.

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