Vasilevskiy had his first postseason shutout with 22 saves in a 2-0 win against Dallas in Game 6 of last year's Cup final. âIt was a big surprise,â Vasilevskiy said. Vasilevskiy has been spectacular in the post season in defeating the Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, and New York Islanders. With his win in Game 5, Spencer Knight became the youngest goaltender in franchise history to record a playoff victory, and the youngest goaltender in NHL history to win a playoff game when facing elimination. âIt canât just be one, two guys. SUNRISE, Fla. - Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 32 shots, Steven Stamkos and Ondrej Palat had first-period goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 3-1 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their Central Division first-round playoff series. Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy, Lightning center Brayden Point (21) and Montreal Canadiens center Eric Staal (21) reach for the puck during the first period in Game ⦠Vasilevskiy, Lightning beat Panthers 4-0 to clinch Round 1. Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) speaks with Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour following Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series in ⦠With one of the NHLâs top goaltenders leading the way, the defending Stanley Cup champions are looking like a team determined to keep the crown after eliminating the Florida Panthers from the first round of the playoffs in six games. Vasilevskiy, who had 31 wins and a .925 save percentage this season, won the Vezina Trophy in 2018-19. 6. After a standout performance throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs followed by a shutout in Game 5, Andrei Vasilevskiy takes home the 2021 Conn Smythe Trophy. David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins. He was originally selected by Salavat Yulaev Ufa in the first round, 7th overall, of the 2011 KHL Junior Draft. Published May 26. Tampa Bay goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy blocks a shot on goal during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series ⦠Maybe so, but it sure starts with Vasilevskiyâs steady play in the crease. Vasilevskiy turned away seven shots in the final period to finish his fifth career playoff shutout â fourth this postseason. Vasilevskiy is also the first goaltender since the Canadiensâ Ken Dryden to play in every playoff game en route to back-to-back Stanley Cups (1977-78). Vasilevskiy stopped 29 shots en route to his second career playoff shutout Wednesday night, a 4-0 victory finishing the first-ever postseason series ⦠Andrei Vasilevskiy of Tyumen, Russia continued his remarkable streak on Wednesday in closing out a playoff series. Vasilevskiy proved to be a worthy choice when, as a 19-year-old playing in the Kontinental Hockey League, he had a 1.99 goals-against average in 18 playoff games. Vasilevskiy had his first postseason shutout with 22 saves in a 2-0 win against Dallas in Game 6 of last year's Cup final. Vasilevskiy, meanwhile, stopped all 21 shots he faced for his third playoff shutout this year. Vasilevskiy stopped 29 shots en route to his second career playoff shutout Wednesday night, a 4-0 victory finishing the first-ever postseason series ⦠Andrei Vasilevskiy has his playoff moment for Lightning in Game 2 win The Tampa Bay Lightning needed Andrei Vasilevskiy to come off the bench to help them win Game ⦠âIt was a big surprise,â Vasilevskiy said. Tampa Bay Lightning. WTOP - Live on the Air. Then he had 29 saves in a 4-0 win against Florida in Game 6 of the first-round series before matching that total in Tuesdayâs Game 5. Tampa Bay goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy blocks a shot on goal during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series ⦠The Vezina Trophy finalist also blanked Florida and Carolina in series-clinchers in the first ⦠Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) speaks with Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour following Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series in ⦠It marked the first time in NHL history a Game ⦠Associated Press. Vasilevskiy allowed 16 goals in the first five playoff games. Vasilevskiy wins Conn Smythe Trophy as NHL playoff MVP. Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 32 shots, Steven Stamkos and Ondrej Palat had first-period goals and the Lightning beat the Panthers 3-1 on Tuesday night to ⦠He earned a win in relief as a 21-year-old for the Tampa Bay Lightning during the 2015 Final, but the Chicago Blackhawks won the series in six games. So focused on raising the Cup again, Vasilevskiy didnât even hear NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman call his name. ... with a long backhander that bounced off Lightning players and past Vasilevskiy⦠On Wednesday, Vasilevskiy became just the sixth goalie in NHL history to make his first career playoff start in the Stanley Cup Final, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. The NFLâs Buccaneers became the first team to win a Super Bowl played in its home stadium in February, with a largely pro-Tampa Bay crowd of 24,385 cheering Tom Brady to a record seventh NFL title. By Erik Erlendsson. âIt canât just be one, two guys. And heâs getting even stingier in net as reigning Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay advance in the playoffs. Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy hoists the Stanley Cup after the team defeated the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup finals, Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack) Posted Thursday, July 8, 2021 12:50 am. Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy, Lightning center Brayden Point (21) and Montreal Canadiens center Eric Staal (21) reach for the puck during the first period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup finals, Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in ⦠The Tampa Bay Lightning know they count on Andrei Vasilevskiy. Vasilevskiy, meanwhile, stopped all 21 shots he faced for his third playoff shutout this year. Kucherov has a team-leading 26 points (5 goals, 21 assists) in the 13 games. Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy, Lightning center Brayden Point (21) and Montreal Canadiens center Eric Staal (21) reach for the puck during the first period in Game ⦠Itâs the longest such streak in NHL history, and Vasilevskiy has been the goaltender in each of the victories. Andrei Vasilevskiy. Vasilevskiy becomes the first goaltender to win the award since Los Angeles Kings netminder Jonathan Quick in 2012 and just the 17th goaltender to claim the Conn Smythe in NHL history. The Vezina Trophy finalist also blanked Florida and Carolina in series-clinchers in the first ⦠Goals Saved Above Average. Vasilevskiy stopped 29 shots en route to his second career playoff shutout Wednesday night, a 4-0 victory finishing the first-ever postseason series ⦠Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) speaks with Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod BrindâAmour following Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff ⦠Vasilevskiy stopped 29 shots en route to his second career playoff shutout Wednesday ⦠Vasilevskiy had his first postseason shutout with 22 saves in a 2-0 win against Dallas in Game 6 of last yearâs Cup final. When that Bruins top line gets rolling there is nobody that is going to ⦠Vasilevskiy ⦠Vasilevskiy faced 23 in regulation -- the Canes had five shots in the third. Radko Gudas led the Panthers with 39 hits over the series. Outside of one wild second period in Game 4, Vasilevskiy rarely made mistakes or gave up anything easy. TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 26: Steven Stamkos celebrates a goal in the second period during Game Six of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Florida Panthers at Amalie Arena. Maybe so, but it sure starts with Vasilevskiyâs steady play in the crease. Outside of one wild second period in Game 4, Vasilevskiy rarely made mistakes or gave up anything easy. The Vezina Trophy finalist also blanked Florida and Carolina in series-clinchers in the first ⦠Stamkos, Vasilevskiy lead Lightning to dominant win over Islanders in Game 5. THURSDAYâS NHL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE That included allowing two goals in 99 shots in three road games against Carolina. âIt takes everybody to win a playoff game,â Vasilevskiy said. âIt takes everybody to win a playoff game,â Vasilevskiy said. Andrei Vasilevskiy wrapped up a series with a Game 6 shutout for the second straight time, stopping 29 shots in the Tampa Bay Lightningâs 4-0 ⦠Other guys, they have to give the best effort every night. âIt takes everybody to win a playoff game,â Vasilevskiy said. 2017-18 NHL 15 (9th) 2018-19 NHL 26 (2nd) 2019-20 NHL 12 (8th) 2020-21 NHL 21 (2nd) Active 71 (9th) Career NHL 71 (43rd) 4 Seasons in Top 10. Continuing to validate the organizationâs faith in him, Vasilevskiy had a shutout in all four series clinchers, never lost back-to-back games and won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. Tampa Bayâs sparkling record in games following a playoff loss comes on the heels of being swept by Columbus in the first round two years ago. Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman, left, and goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy celebrate after defeating the New York Islanders, 1-0, in Game 7 of their Stanley Cup semifinal playoff ⦠In overtime, the Canadiens killed a double-minor penalty caused by Shea Weber and less than a minute later, Anderson put the puck past Vasilevskiy, preventing the first four-game sweep in the Finals since 1998, and winning the game ⦠âIt canât just be one, two guys. Conn Smythe Trophy winner Andrei Vasilevskiy dominates when it matters most, earning shutouts in each of his last five series elimination games. Big bounce back from Canadiens â but they still need to be better. So focused on raising the Cup again, Vasilevskiy didn't even hear NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman call his name. Steven Stamkos had two goals and an assist and Andrei Vasilevskiy notched his fourth career playoff shutout, helping the defending Stanley Cup champions rout the Islanders 8-0 in Game ⦠Vasilevskiy turned away seven shots in the final period to post his fifth career playoff shutout â fourth this postseason. Vasilevskiy, meanwhile, stopped all 21 shots he faced for his third playoff shutout this year. Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) speaks with Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod BrindâAmour following Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff ⦠He has allowed nine goals in six games since. âGetting toâ Vasilevskiy is easier said than done, but one way or another, the Hurricanes need to start doing more of that, starting in Game 3. Then he had 29 saves in a 4-0 win against Florida in Game 6 of the first-round series before matching that total in Tuesday's Game 5. The Russian netminder stopped 22 shots in the championship-clinching win over Montreal for his fifth shutout of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs and fourth in a series-winning game. The Vezina Trophy finalist also blanked Florida and Carolina in series-clinchers in the first ⦠Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) gets stopped on a break away by Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) during first period action in game one of the first ⦠âIt canât just be one, two guys. PHTâs Adam Gretz called for a ⦠Steven Stamkos had two goals and an assist and Andrei Vasilevskiy notched his fourth career playoff shutout, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning rout the New York Islanders 8-0 in Game ⦠Vasilevskiy has the second highest save percentage in the postseason behind Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens despite losing the first game of the current series. Canes goalie Petr Mrazek, making his first playoff start, faced 32 shots in regulation and made some critical saves late. ... Gm4: Romanov nets first NHL playoff ⦠Game 1 Recap: Canes Bested by Vasilevskiy, Lightning Bean scores first career playoff goal in 2-1 loss by Michael Smith @MSmithCanes / Hurricanes.com âIt takes everybody to win a playoff game,â Vasilevskiy said. Continuing to validate the organizationâs faith in him, Vasilevskiy had a shutout in all four series clinchers, never lost back-to-back games and won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. The Lightning have scored the game's first goal 16 times in the playoffs, including both games of the Final. Vasilevskiy turned away seven shots in the final period to finish his fifth career playoff shutout â fourth this postseason. Itâs the longest such streak in NHL history, and Vasilevskiy has been the goaltender in each of the victories. Vasilevskiy had his first postseason shutout with 22 saves in a 2-0 win against Dallas in Game 6 of last yearâs Cup final. That capped a five-game performance that had him frustrating the Central Division champions nearly the entire way. âIt takes everybody to win a playoff game,â Vasilevskiy said. He tied for the League lead in victories (44) in 2017-18, won the Vezina Trophy in 2018-19 after going 39-10-4 in 53 games, earned his third straight trip to the NHL All-Star Game in 2020 and led the NHL with 35 wins in 2019-20, when he was a Vezina finalist. Coach Jon Cooper said Vasilevskiy had to learn quickly, and he has. Then he had 29 saves in a 4-0 win against Florida in Game 6 of the first-round series before matching that total in Tuesday's Game 5. He leads all goalies in the playoffs with a .938 SV% and is first among remaining backstops (playing 8 or more games) with a 1.94 GAA. With the game tied 2â2 after the third period, both teams headed to overtime. Vasilevskiy, meanwhile, stopped all 21 shots he faced for his third playoff shutout this year. Marchment was the first rookie in club history to record multiple playoff goals. Kucherov has a team-leading 26 points (5 goals, 21 assists) in the 13 games. Vasilevskiy stops 32, Lightning top Panthers 3-1 in Game 2. Andrei Vasilevskiy closed another postseason series by turning away every shot. Vasilevskiy wins Conn Smythe Trophy as NHL playoff MVPBy STEPHEN WHYNOAP Hockey WriterThe Associated PressTAMPA, Fla. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) â When Andrei Vasilevskiy was thrust into the 2015 Stanley Cup Final with starting goaltender Ben Bishop injured, he was a shy, unknown player at the beginning of his NHL journey. Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) blocks a shot on goal during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the ⦠âIt takes everybody to win a playoff game,â Vasilevskiy said. 1 of 3 Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) blocks a shot on goal during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff ⦠Vasilevskiy's first playoff win came on 6 June 2015, when he replaced starting goaltender Ben Bishop twice during the third period of Game 2 of the Finals; he thus became the first goalie in 24 years to win a playoff Final in relief and the first to earn his first career playoff win in relief in the Final since Lester Patrick in 1928. In game five of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs in Tampa Bay, Vasilevskiy ⦠#NBCSports #NHL #StanleyCupPlayoffs » Subscribe to NBC Sports: » » Watch Live Sports on NBCSports.com: » Get more NHL news on NBC Sports: Tampa Bayâs sparkling record in games following a playoff loss comes on the heels of being swept by Columbus in the first round two years ago. Five years later, Vasilevskiy played every minute during the Lightning's 25 postseason games and made 22 saves in a 2-0 victory against the Dallas Stars in Game 6, wrapping up Tampa Bay's second championship since entering the NHL in 1992. Vasilevskiy had started a total of 13 NHL games at that point and had the spotlight on him at age 20 on hockeyâs biggest stage. Steven Stamkos had two goals and an assist and Andrei Vasilevskiy notched his fourth career playoff ⦠Goals in six games since against Carolina, and Vasilevskiy has been spectacular in the period... 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