Tampa Bay Lightning News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vasilevskiy allowed one goal on 40 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Senators on Monday. It was a great outing for Vasilevskiy, who took over for Ben Bishop who was traded to the Kings on the weekend. Vasilevskiy made 26 saves on 27 shots in the Lightning’s 3-1 win over the Hurricanes back on New Year’s Eve.

Vasilevskiy allowed one goal on 40 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Senators on Monday. It was a great outing for Vasilevskiy, who took over for Ben Bishop who was traded to the Kings on the weekend. Vasilevskiy made 26 saves on 27 shots in the Lightning’s 3-1 win over the Hurricanes back on New Year’s Eve.

Gourde was called-up prior to Monday’s game, but did not get into the lineup. Gourde returns to Syracuse, where he has 20 goals and 23 assists (43 points) on the season.

Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 25 shots in the Lightning’s loss to the Flames last Thursday. With Ben Bishop being shipped to Los Angeles, Vasilevskiy becomes the Lightning’s No.1 starting tonight vs. the Senators. He has gone 1-1-0 with a 2.52 GAA and .912 SV% vs. Ottawa this season.

Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 25 shots in the Lightning’s loss to the Flames last Thursday. With Ben Bishop being shipped to Los Angeles, Vasilevskiy becomes the Lightning’s No.1 starting tonight vs. the Senators. He has gone 1-1-0 with a 2.52 GAA and .912 SV% vs. Ottawa this season.

Gourde, 25, has registered 20 goals and 23 assists (43 points) in 53 games with Syracuse this season—that ranks third on the team. There is no word whether or not he will be in the lineup on Monday. The Quebec native has failed to record a point in two NHL games this season.

Cernak, 19, was a second round pick (No. 43 overall) in 2015 and has scored three goals with 14 assists (17 points) in 41 games with the Erie Otters (OHL) this season.

Vasilevskiy allowed one goal on 38 shots in the Lightning’s loss in Minnesota last Friday. Vasilevskiy has lost three in a row, but will start in the first game of the game of the Lightning’s back-to-back and takes on a Stars team that has lost seven of their last eight games.

Vasilevskiy allowed four goals on 29 shots in the Lightning’s loss to the Senators on February 2nd. Ben Bishop has played very well in the last two games, but they’ll go with Vasilevskiy tonight in Minnesota. Vasilevskiy has just one win in his last nine road starts and has posted an ugly 3.95 GAA and .887 SV% in those games.

Girgensons was reportedly banged up in the Sabres’ come-from-behind win over the Sharks on Tuesday and will not play tonight vs. the Ducks. With Girgensons out, the Sabres have recalled Derek Grant from Rochester (AHL).

Vasilevskiy allowed two goals on 37 shots in the Lightning’s loss in Florida last Thursday. Ben Bishop started the first game after the break, but Vasilevskiy will get the Senators tonight. In his last five appearances Vasilevskiy has gone 1-2-1 despite posting a 1.86 GAA and .940 SV%. He stopped 27 of 28 shots in a 4-1 win in Ottawa in his first start vs. the Senators.

Carlson missed the last six games with a lower-body injury, but will return to the lineup tonight in Brooklyn. Carlson will be on the top pair with Karl Alzner, but won’t return to the top power play. He has 25 points (5G / 20A) in 43 games this season.

Point has been out since December 28th, but could be back in the lineup tonight vs. the Bruins. Point took part in Monday’s practice and took part in line rushes this morning, both suggests that he will play tonight. Consider him a game-time decision.