Posts About "Andrei Vasilevskiy"
Flyers' Qualifying Round Opponents: Tampa Bay Lightning
July 31st, 2020 The Philadelphia Flyers close out their Stanley Cup qualifying round games with a matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. It will be a grind, especially after taking on the Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals earlier in the tournament. However, the Flyers have the tools to pull off the victory. 2019-20 Regular Season Review The...
Lightning's All-Decade Team: Goaltending
March 27th, 2020 Over the course of the last decade, no franchise in the NHL has experienced as much positive change than the Tampa Bay Lightning. At the start of the decade, the Lightning were on death's door, with a weak ownership group and no real vision for the future. Many speculated that by 2020, the Bolts would be just a footnote in the NHL's...
THW's Goalie News: Shutouts Galore, Hart Stays Hot
March 6th, 2020 Thursday night was a big one for National Hockey League goaltenders as we saw four shutouts in three games. Also, a youngster adds his name to some of the all-time greats in Philadelphia as his winning streak lives on. Saros Blanks Stars in Emotional Night The Nashville Predators took to the Bridgestone Arena ice for the first...
THW's Goalie News: Vasilevsky, Binnington, Andersen & More
February 21st, 2020 The race towards the Stanley Cup playoffs is in full effect. There was some movement within the standings after Thursday night’s 10-game schedule. Two huge streaks came to an end in Las Vegas. A playoff hero is heating up in St. Louis just in time for a title defense. Things could be turning around in Toronto and there was some rookie...
THW's Goalie News: Blackwood Shines & Week in Review
February 17th, 2020 Sunday was Hockey Day in America and the National Hockey League celebrated with a day full of great action. In addition to our Monday morning staple, the “Week in Review,” we will take a look at a big game in New Jersey. Blackwood Steals the Show The Columbus Blue Jackets have been one of the better stories of the 2019-20...
THW's Goalie News: Vasilevskiy's Streak, Shutouts, Bouwmeester Update
February 12th, 2020 It was an incredibly busy night in the NHL, with 22 teams in action. Two goalies scored shutouts, and we'll talk about each. Also, we'll look at the cream of the crop, including one of the best goalies in the league who is continuing an incredible streak. Then, we'll give a brief update on the Jay Bouwmeester news. Vasilevskiy Hits...
THW's Goalie News: Streaks, Goalie Races & More
February 9th, 2020 Saturday night’s National Hockey League schedule featured 24 of the league’s 31 teams in action. A handful of team and personal streaks were extended in Tampa Bay and Boston. There was a clutch overtime save to complete a crazy comeback in Las Vegas. Plus, we got an All-Star goalie race against two of the top women netminders in the...
Vasilevskiy Stops 15 Shots, Lightning Beat Islanders 3-1
February 8th, 2020 TAMPA, Fla. — Brayden Point, Steven Stamkos and Carter Verhaeghe scored and the Tampa Bay Lightning extended their winning streak to six games with a 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday night. Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 15 shots and improved to 16-0-2 in his last 18 starts as the Lightning won their ninth straight...
THW's Goalie News: Blackwood's Beauty, Vasilevskiy's Historic Run
February 7th, 2020 One goalie performance stood head-and-shoulders above the rest on Thursday night, and we'll take an extended look at it. Also, Andrei Vasilevskiy set an incredible franchise record. Blackwood's Beauty The New Jersey Devils have had plenty of struggles this season, struggles which ultimately lead to their firing head coach John...
Stamkos, Kucherov, and Vasilevskiy Lift Lightning Over Penguins
February 6th, 2020 TAMPA, Fla. — Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov scored, Andre Vasilevskiy made 29 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 Thursday night. Vasilevskiy improved to 15-0-2 in his past 17 starts to set a franchise record for consecutive games without a regulation loss. Tampa Bay won its eighth consecutive...
Lightning's Vasilevskiy Chasing Vezina Trophy Repeat
February 6th, 2020 Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy was the 2019 recipient of the Vezina Trophy, given annually to the NHL's best goalie, voted by the league's general managers. It was the first time Vasilevskiy won the award and the first time a Lightning goalie was honored with the trophy. Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei...
THW's Goalie News: Andersen Out, Three Streaks Extended
February 5th, 2020 Tuesday night’s 10-game National Hockey League schedule brought us plenty of action and a lot of newsworthy achievements. While Alex Ovechkin and Joe Thornton are making history up front, a trio of goaltenders made some of their own between the pipes. Andersen Out for Toronto When the Toronto Maple Leafs hit the Madison Square...
NHL Power Rankings for February 2020
February 2nd, 2020 In this edition of THW’s Power Rankings, the St. Louis Blues falter and give up the top spot. The Tampa Bay Lightning meanwhile surge into the top five and the Carolina Hurricanes and Arizona Coyotes plummet with their playoff hopes hanging in the balance. Taking into account recent trends, the respective season outlooks for each...
