Andrei Vasilevskiy sets NHL wins record for goaltenders after Lightning win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 12:40 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Andrei Vasilevskiy made NHL history as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Washington Capitals 3-1 on Saturday night. Vasilevskiy stopped 20 of 21 shots, achieving his 371st career win, surpassing Sergei Bobrovsky's previous record of 339 wins for goalies with 600 games played. This performance adds to Vasilevskiy’s impressive career as he looks to maintain his form throughout the upcoming season. The Lightning will aim to build on this strong start with Vasilevskiy as their key player.
- •Lightning defeated Capitals 3-1 on October 3, 2026.
- •Vasilevskiy made 20 saves and set a new wins record.
- •He now holds the most wins by a goalie through 600 games.
- •Vasilevskiy surpassed Sergei Bobrovsky's previous record of 339 wins.
- •The Lightning aim to leverage Vasilevskiy's success this season.
- 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy Makes NHL History After Great Start
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