Category: Andrei Vasilevskiy
Recap: Johansen and Georgiev lead the Avs to victory over the Lightning
Ryan JohansenPhoto by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images A physical contest ended with the Colorado Avalanche on top, and the winning streak continued. The Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning faced off tonight at Ball Arena in downtown Denver, CO. Both teams arrived on a role and...
Read moreBolts' Vasilevskiy triumphs in return from surgery
Brandon HagelTampa Bay goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy, making his first start since April following offseason surgery, made 22 saves in his season debut, and the Lightning beat the Hurricanes 8-2.
Read moreBolts' Vasilevskiy to make season debut vs. Canes
Andrei VasilevskiyLightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy was activated off injured reserve Friday and will make his season debut against the host Carolina Hurricanes later in the night, coach Jon Cooper announced.
Read moreBolts' Vasilevskiy to make season debut vs. Canes
Matt TomkinsLightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy was activated off injured reserve Friday and will make his season debut against the host Carolina Hurricanes later in the night, coach Jon Cooper announced.
Read moreLightning eye Vasilevskiy's return on road trip
LightningLightning coach Jon Cooper says there is "a really good chance" that star goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy will return from back surgery during a three-game road trip that starts Friday night.
Read moreLightning Waive Matt Tomkins, Prepared To Activate Andrei Vasilevskiy
Tampa Bay LightningThe Tampa Bay Lightning have placed goaltender Matt Tomkins on waivers, which is the last logistical step needed to make room for Andrei Vasilevskiy’s return. Vasilevskiy participated in team practices last week and head coach Jon Cooper said there was a “really good chance” that he plays on the tea...
Read moreAtlantic Notes: Lightning, Bruins, Lucic, Sabres, Jones
LightningBefore their game tomorrow night against the St.Louis Blues, the Tampa Bay Lightning took the ice for practice this morning, with a few notable pieces back on the ice. Lightning beat writer, Chris Krenn, reported that goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy was seen back on the ice for practice, as well as fo...
Read moreAtlantic Notes: Vasilevskiy, Cozens, Zub, McCabe
The AthleticTampa Bay Lightning star netminder Andrei Vasilevskiy is a little ahead of schedule in his recovery from offseason back surgery, head coach Jon Cooper told the media Monday (via Chris Johnston of The Athletic and TSN). The two-time Stanley Cup champion and 2019 Vezina Trophy winner skated with the t...
Read moreLightning’s Jonas Johansson Off to Shockingly Good Start
Jonas JohanssonWhen news broke that Andrei Vasilevskiy would start the year on the injured reserve, the outlook for the Tampa Bay Lightning season looked grim. Rumors started to swirl about Tampa…
Read moreLightning get Stamkos back; Vasilevskiy on track
Vancouver CanucksTampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is set to rejoin the lineup and goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy remains on target to be back in late November or early December.
Read moreLightning get Stamkos back; Vasilevskiy on track
Tampa Bay LightningTampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is set to rejoin the lineup and goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy remains on target to be back in late November or early December.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Any Steven Stamkos – Tampa Bay Lightning Decision Will Come After the Season
Pierre LeBrunWhen Tampa Bay Lightning GM Julien BriseBois met with Steven Stamkos in the offseason, he knew his captain was disappointed.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Any Steven Stamkos – Tampa Bay Lightning Decision Will Come After the Season
Tampa Bay Lightning: The Tampa Bay Lightning surprised some by not claiming a goaltender off waivers to start the season. “Our job is to always be on the lookout for opportunities to improve our team,” BriseBois said. : Pierre LeBrun said on Insider Trading that Tampa Bay Lignhting GM Julien BriseBois wasn’t blindsi...
Read moreLightning Recall Zach Bogosian
Syracuse10/12 – The Lightning have recalled Barré-Boulet. Tampa Bay Times writer Eduardo A. Encina shares that this move could be related to Tyler Motte, who injured his hand in the team’s season opener. 10/11 – The Tampa Bay Lightning recalled veteran defenseman Zach Bogosian from the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch...
Read moreJohansson wins in debut, Paul has 2 power-play goals and Lightning beat Predators 5-3
Jon CooperJonas Johansson made 28 saves in his first start in place of the injured Andrei Vasilevskiy, Nicholas Paul had two third-period power-play goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Nashville Predators 5-3 in the NHL regular-season opener on Tuesday night.
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