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Andrei Vasilevskiy wins 2026 Vezina Trophy after creative prank

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Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Andrei Vasilevskiy wins 2026 Vezina Trophy after creative prank

Summary

Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning has been awarded the 2025-2026 Vezina Trophy, recognizing him as the NHL's best goaltender. For the second time in his career, Vasilevskiy was honored with this accolade. The Lightning staged a humorous reveal involving local law enforcement to surprise him, claiming there was a suspicious bag in his car. After the trophy was unveiled, Vasilevskiy expressed gratitude for the win and acknowledged his team's role in his success. He noted his overall record this season was 39-15-4 across 58 games.

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By the Numbers

•Vasilevskiy wins Vezina Trophy for the second time in his career.
•Lightning's prank involved a police scenario to reveal the trophy.
•He achieved a 39-15-4 record in the 2025-2026 season.
•Tampa Bay secured a playoff spot as a Wild Card team.
•Vasilevskiy previously won the Vezina Trophy in 2019.

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1:05 AMYahoo Sports — Lighting prank goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy, creatively revealing he won the 2026 Vezina Trophy
1:05 AMYahoo Sports — Lightning prank goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy, creatively revealing he won the 2026 Vezina Trophy

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