Vasilevskiy stopped all 22 shots that he faced in the Lightning’s shutout win in Colorado on Wednesday. Vasilevskiy was able to shutout one of the hottest offences in the league to win his fourth game of the season. The young netminder has posted an impressive 1.80 GAA, .941 SV% and one shutout in his first six starts of the season and is a must-start whenever he gets the call between the pipes.
Elliott allowed three goals on 32 shots in the Flyers loss to the Avalanche on Monday. The veteran netminder has had rough start to the season, losing five of his first seven starts while posting a 3.59 GAA and .882 SV%. Things don’t get any easier tonight in Boston—the Bruins top line is the most dominant in the NHL and Boston is averaging 3.44 goals per game.
Vasilevskiy surrendered five goals on 34 shots in the Lightning’s loss in Minnesota on Saturday. Vasilevskiy has won three of his first five starts in 2018, posting a 2.15 GAA and .933 SV%. He’ll be in tough against an Avalanche team that has won three straight and are tied for fifth in the NHL in scoring (3.67 GF/PG).
Santini lasted just 2:33 TOI in his season debut on Saturday. Santini left the game after breaking his jaw when he was hit by a puck. Either Ben Lovejoy (injured) or the recently called up Egor Yakolev will draw into the lineup on Thursday.
Elliott allowed two goals on 21 shots in the Flyers win over the Devils on Saturday. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for Elliott, who has a 3.69 GAA and .878 SV% in his first six starts of the season. Tonight he takes on an Avalanche team that is tied with the Flyers for eighth in the league in scoring (3.63 GF/PG).
Vasilevskiy made 29 saves on 30 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Red Wings on Thursday. Vasilevskiy has been spectacular to open the 2018-19 season, winning three of his first four starts with a 1.48 GAA and .954 SV%. He is a great matchup again tonight vs. a Wild team on back-to-back and averaging just 2.43 goals for per game (tied 25th).
Elliott allowed four goals on 23 shots in the Flyers loss to the Panthers on Tuesday. Elliott recorded a win on opening night, but has since lost four in a row while allowing a combined 17 goals on 126 shots (.865 SV%). Elliott has not played well this season and will be in tough against a Devils team that is clicking right now.
Vasilevskiy allowed two goals on 32 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday. Vasilevskiy has allowed just five goals on 101 shots (.950 SV%) through his first three starts and is a must-start vs. the Red Wings tonight. Vasilevskiy was 3-0-0 with a 1.68 GAA and .950 SV% vs. Detroit last year and the Red Wings have yet to win a game this season.
Elliott allowed four goals on 23 shots in the Flyers loss to the Panthers. Elliott recorded a win on opening night, but has since lost four in a row while allowing a combined 17 goals on 126 shots (.865 SV%). Tonight he faces a Blue Jackets team that is 15th in the NHL in goals for per game (3.20) through their first five games.
Archibald will draw in for Mario Kempe for Tuesday’s game in Minnesota. Archibald brings very little offence to the Coyotes table. He had just 11 points (5G / 6A) in 39 games with Arizona last year.
Elliott allowed one goal on 21 shots in the Flyers loss to the Golden Knights on Saturday. After an opening night win, Elliott has lost three straight while allowing a combined 13 goals on 103 shots (.874 SV%). Tonight he will face a stacked Panthers team that has had a slow start to the season—averaging just 2.33 goals for per game in their first three games.
Elliott allowed goals on 48 shots in the Flyers blowout loss to the Sharks on Tuesday. Elliott had to endure a long night because the Flyers played on Wednesday as well, so they elected to keep Calvin Pickard fresh. Elliott has a 4.70 GAA and .869 SV% in his first three starts of the season.
Vasilevskiy allowed two goals on 26 shots in the Lightning’s loss to the Canucks on Thursday. Vancouver went on to add two empty-net goals, winning the game 4-1. Vasilevskiy has played very well in his first two starts, stopping 66 of the first 69 shots (.957 SV%) that he has faced. The 24-year-old was 3-0-0 with a 1.30 GAA, .959 SV% and two shutouts vs. the Blue Jackets last year.
Vasilevskiy allowed two goals on 26 shots in the Lightning’s loss to the Canucks on Thursday. Vancouver went on to add two empty-net goals, winning the game 4-1. Vasilevskiy has played very well in his first two starts, stopping 66 of the first 69 shots (.957 SV%) that he has faced. The 24-year-old was 3-0-0 with a 1.30 GAA, .959 SV% and two shutouts vs. the Blue Jackets last year.
Lightining’s head coach Jon Cooper said he didn’t know why Point left practice but said he “will be fine” for Saturday’s game. Point scored the Lightning’s only goal vs. the Canucks on Thursday.
Paul, 23, had one goal in 11 games with the Senators last season. The former fourth round pick spent most of the season with Belleville, where he had 14 goals and 13 assists (27 points) in 54 games. Paul has been called-up to take up a roster spot with Ryan Dzingel (lower-body) and Alex Formenton (concussion) landing on IR.
Vasilevskiy stopped 42 of 43 shots in the Lightning’s 2-1 shootout win over the Panthers last Saturday. It was a great start to the season for Vasilevskiy, who will be well rested for his second start tonight vs. the Canucks. He was 2-0-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .935 SV% vs. Vancouver a year ago.
Elliott allowed four goals on 34 shots in the Flyers loss in Colorado on Saturday. The veteran has allowed six goals on 59 shots (.898 SV%) in his first two starts and will play his third straight game tonight vs. the Sharks. San Jose loaded up this offseason, but they’ve averaged just 1.67 goals per game in their first three games of the season.
Elliott allowed four goals on 34 shots in the Flyers loss in Colorado on Saturday. The veteran has allowed six goals on 59 shots (.898 SV%) in his first two starts and will play his third straight game tonight vs. the Sharks. San Jose loaded up this offseason, but they’ve averaged just 1.67 goals per game in their first three games of the season.
