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NHL News / Yardbarker / October 17
Multiple NHL teams need their stars to break early-season funk
Here are five NHL players whose teams need them to get back on track as soon as possible.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / October 16
The Lightning aren’t doing a good enough job of protecting Andrei Vasilevskiy
It’s been a disappointing start to the season for the Tampa Bay Lightning, a talented team that owns a 1-2-1 record and has allowed five goals in both of its regulation losses.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 14
NHL Week 1 reactions: What’s real — and what's a mirage?
The first full week of the NHL season is officially in the books. After 48 games, trends are emerging — and so are mirages.
The '2024-25 NHL 30-goal scorers' quiz
How many of the 46 players to score 30 or more goals in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in six minutes?
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / October 9
Lightning drop “disappointing” opener to Senators, 5-3 
There were so many positive numbers for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Nikita Kucherov had two goals. The power play went 2-for-3. Andrei Vasilevskiy had 29 saves.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / October 2
Vasilevskiy to Play in Preseason, Expected to Start Lightning Opener
Any fans of the Tampa Bay Lightning who were holding their breath as they checked for news on Andrei Vasilevskiy can exhale. According to top NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the star netminder will play Saturday’s preseason game and is expected to play the regular-season opener next week.
NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 2
Lightning Claim Pheonix Copley Off Waivers, Raising Eyebrows About Vasilevskiy
TAMPA, Fla. — After grueling speculation of the playing condition of Andrei Andrei Vasilevskiy before the start of this season, the Tampa Bay Lightning recently picked up a goalie off waivers that will likely startle fans.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / September 29
Concern Growing About Lightning Goalie's Availability
The Tampa Bay Lightning kick off their regular season schedule with an Atlantic Division matchup against the Ottawa Senators. When they kick off the season, the team is confident that starting goalie and superstar Andrei Vasilevskiy will be in between the pipes.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / September 26
Lightning Round: Coach Cooper relays some good news about Andrei Vasilevskiy
“We’re taking zero chances”. That’s how Coach Jon Cooper responded to a question about injuries (Pontus Holmberg in particular) in training camp. With Brayden Point and Holmberg joining Andrei Vasilevskiy on the sidelines, there was some concern about the health of the team overall.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 26
Lightning not concerned about star goalie's availability for regular season
There’s been something of a hullabaloo in Tampa Bay regarding the status – or lack of – surrounding star goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Sporting News / September 24
Concern rising in Tampa Bay as superstar goalie misses multiple practices
TSN hockey insider Chris Johnston revealed that there is some concern over the status of Lightning superstar goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Trade Talk / September 24
Concerns Mount as Vasilevskiy Misses Multiple Lightning Practices
Concern is starting to grow in Tampa Bay, where superstar goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy has missed four straight days of practice. He has not been skating during training camp, which has garnered attention around the NHL and with fans in the Tampa market.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 23
Bruins' David Pastrnak dealing with knee tendinitis since last year
Andrew Fantucchio: Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak was back skating with the main group yesterday. Steve Conroy: Pastrnak said that all last season, he was dealing with tendinitis in his knee.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 22
NHL to organize 2028 World Cup without IIHF involvement
The NHL appears set to move forward with their plan on organizing a World Cup of Hockey. They’re ready to reach out to international clubs directly, rather than work with the IIHF, per TSN’s Darren Dreger.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Athlon Sports / May 7
Lightning Make Goalie Move Wednesday Amid Andrei Vasilevskiy’s Vezina Finalist Nod
The Tampa Bay Lightning were bounced in five games by the Florida Panthers in the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy didn’t quite look like his usual self.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Blade of Steel / May 3
Andrei Vasilevskiy Apologizes to Fans in Bold Statement After Losing in Round 1
The Tampa Bay Lightning have lost in the first round of the playoffs for three straight years, and now goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy has apologized to the fans.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / April 28
Lightning Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy Named Vezina Trophy Finalist
Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy has been named a finalist for the Vezina Trophy, along with Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck and Los Angeles Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / March 17
Andrei Vasilevskiy stops 21 shots as Lightning blank Flyers
Nikita Kucherov netted an unassisted first-period breakaway goal, Andrei Vasilevskiy made it stand with 21 saves, and the Tampa Bay Lightning rebounded from a loss in Philadelphia four days earlier with a 2-0 of the visiting Flyers on Monday.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / February 23
Andrei Vasilevskiy, Lightning look to stay hot vs. Kraken
The Tampa Bay Lightning hope to pick up where they left off before the 4 Nations Face-Off break. Winners of an Eastern Conference-high four straight games, the Lightning will re-start their season on Sunday evening by hosting the Seattle Kraken.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / November 16
How does Andrei Vasilevskiy compare to the NHL's all-time greatest goalies?
The Lightning netminder has been a model of consistency since being originally selected in the first round of the 2012 NHL Draft.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / October 28, 2024
Andrei Vasilevskiy Having a Stronger Start to Season Than Numbers Suggest
The Tampa Bay Lightning took down the Washington Capitals 3-0 on Saturday night. The top performer was goalie Andrei Vasilesvkiy who saved all 32 shots on goal to earn his first shutout of the season and the first star of the game.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / October 21, 2024
Knee Jerk Reaction: Maple Leafs chase Vasilevskiy, beat Lightning in first meeting
The Toronto Maple Leafs played arguably their best hockey game of the season against a good team that they’ve proven they can show up against. After falling in a close game against the New York Rangers at home on Saturday night, the Leafs gave their fans something to cheer about with a 5-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / January 16, 2024
How Has Andrei Vasilevskiy Played Since Returning From Surgery?
With the Tampa Bay Lightning getting a few days off, it’s the perfect time to do a player check-in. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy has played 21 games since his return from back surgery – officially catching up to fill-in and backup goalie Jonas Johansson.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 14, 2023
NHL props for Thursday, Dec. 14: Backing a pair of stars
We had a down night yesterday, but we're back into the mix here, staying away from the SGPs tonight and instead focusing on a pair of straights on superstars stepping up.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 5, 2023
Watch: Lightning goalie distracted by fart during interview
Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy was temporarily distracted during his postgame interview Monday night after someone in the locker room farted.
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