Tampa Bay Lightning News

Vasilevskiy allowed four goals on 22 shots in the Lightning’s loss in Pittsburgh on Wednesday. Vasilevskiy hasn’t been great recently, losing three of his last four starts while allowing a combined 14 goals on 153 shots (.909 SV%). Vasilevskiy has allowed at least three goals in four of those five games and comes into Friday 1-1-0 with a 3.13. GAA and .906 SV% vs. the Islanders this season.

Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 39 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Sharks on January 19th. The All-Star netminder will get right back between the pipes after the break and draws a tough assignment right away. Vasilevskiy has not faced the Penguins this season but is 8-2-2 with a 2.49 GAA, .923 SV% and two shutouts on the road.

Paul was a healthy scratch for the last two games but will draw back into the Senators lineup on Saturday. Paul has just one assist and a minus-7 rating in 17 games.

Santini has been a healthy scratch for the last three games but will replace a banged up Ben Lovejoy on Thursday. Santini has just one assist in 12 games this season.

Vasilevskiy stopped all 35 shots that he faced in the Lightning’s shutout win in Dallas on Tuesday. Vasilevskiy has two shutouts in his last four starts, going 3-1-0 while allowing just five goals on 120 shots (.958 SV%) over that stretch. In his first start vs. the Maple Leafs, Vasilevskiy stopped 48 of 49 shots in a 4-1 win (Dec.13).

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.

Hedman was forced to leave Tampa Bay’s last game early but is ready to play Tuesday in Dallas. Hedman has been red-hot as of late, picking up one goal and 14 assists (15 points) in his last 16 games.

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).

Paul has been in the lineup for the last four games but did no record a point. Magnus Paajarvi (undisclosed) will replace him on the Senators third line.