Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Gets back in win column - CBS Sports
Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Gets back in win column
www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting up to 2026.
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Andrei Vasilevskiy has been in the news primarily for his playoff performance and status with the Tampa Bay Lightning, including discussions of his form and health as the team navigates the postseason. Recent outlets report on his playoff numbers and the Lightning’s attempts to manage his workload after a demanding previous season. [cite from multiple outlets: e.g., ESPN/NHL coverage and CBS/FOX Sports summaries cited in recent feeds]
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In the 2025-26 period, Vasilevskiy’s performance has been highlighted in context of the Lightning’s results, including his regular-season stats (notably a strong workload with a high number of starts and solid save percentage) and his impact in critical playoff games.
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There has been ongoing narrative around his health and practice availability in 2025–2026, with the team stressing player management at times and ensuring he’s ready for key moments. This has been a recurring theme in reported updates.
If you’d like, I can pull the most current stories from a specific outlet (ESPN, CBS Sports, FOX Sports, The Hockey News) or summarize his playoff performance with a focus on specific series (e.g., vs. Montreal, if applicable this year) and provide links. Also, I can assemble a quick timeline of his recent seasons and how the Lightning have managed his workload.