Andrei Vasilevskiy rebounds with strong performance against Capitals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 2:51 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy played impressively in a recent game against the Washington Capitals on October 3. He stopped 20 of 21 shots, achieving a.952 save percentage, a marked improvement after a challenging season debut where he allowed four goals on 24 shots against the New York Rangers. Vasilevskiy's performance is particularly notable as he won the Vezina Trophy last season, underscoring his capability as a top goaltender. Moving forward, Vasilevskiy aims to maintain this level of play as the season progresses.
- •Vasilevskiy allowed four goals in season opener against the Rangers.
- •He stopped 20 of 21 shots against the Capitals.
- •His save percentage improved to.952 in the latest game.
- •Vasilevskiy won the Vezina Trophy last season.
- •Next, he aims to build on his strong performance.
- 2:51 AMYahoo Sports — Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy Has Great Bounce-Back Game
"Vasilevskiy got things back on track against the Capitals.
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