Andrei Vasilevskiy
G - Tampa Bay Lightning
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Andrei Vasilevskiy was impressive in net for the Lightning Saturday, stopping 32 of 34 shots faced in a 4-2 win over the Islanders.
Fantasy Impact
Vasilevskiy has fought issues keeping the puck out of the net of late, allowing three or more goals in four of his last five starts (2-3-0) for the Lightning. The 29-year-old has struggled with consistency issues in the crease for much of the season despite still possessing elite ability, posting an .897 save percentage and 2.95 GAA in 34 appearances (20-14-0) between the pipes so far this season.
Andrei Vasilevskiy was strong in the crease for the Lightning Tuesday night, stopping 36 of 38 shots faced in a 3-2 win over the Bruins.
Fantasy Impact
Vasilevskiy continues to find ways to keep the puck out of the back of the net of late, allowing less than three goals in each of his last three starts (2-1-0) for the Lightning. The veteran netminder continues to offer a dynamic goaltending option to fantasy managers, posting a .903 save percentage and 2.76 GAA in 29 appearances (18-11-0) in net so far this season.
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy will miss the next 8-10 weeks after undergoing back surgery Thursday morning.
Fantasy Impact
Of course, this is a significant blow to the Bolts as the six-time All-Star is the backbone of their team. Vasilevskiy has not only put up a career 2.52 GAA and .919 Sv% across 425 regular-season appearances, he has started at least 60 games in three of the last non-COVID seasons. Next up in line in goal for Tampa Bay -- barring a move -- is Jonas Johansson who owns a career 3.32 GAA and .887 Sv% across just 35 NHL appearances.
Andrei Vasilevskiy struggled in net for the Rangers Wednesday night, allowing six goals on 37 shots faced in a 6-3 loss to the Rangers.
Fantasy Impact
Vasilevskiy has been strong in the crease of late for the Lightning, allowing two goals or less in four of his last five starts (3-2-0, .949 save percentage) for the club. The 28-year-old netminder is once again a strong option for fantasy owners, carrying a 2.63 GAA and .916 save percentage in 59 starts (34-21-4) so far this season.
Andrei Vasilevskiy was stellar between the pipes for the Lightning Saturday night, stopping all 38 shots faced and posting a shutout in a 5-0 win over the Islanders.
Fantasy Impact
Vasilevskiy has been strong in the crease for the Lightning, allowing three goals or less in each of his last five starts (3-2-0, .952 save percentage) for the club. The 28-year-old netminder has not skipped much of a beat for fantasy owners this season, posting a 2.57 GAA and .918 save percentage in 58 starts (34-20-4) in net so far this season.