Andrei Vasilevskiy wins Vezina Trophy as NHL's top goaltender
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 4:54 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning has won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s best goaltender, marking his second win of the award, having previously been honored in the 2018-19 season. Vasilevskiy received 17 first-place votes out of 31 ballots cast by league general managers. He recorded 39 wins, contributing to Tampa Bay's strong performance in the Atlantic Division and ensuring their ninth consecutive playoff appearance. Vasilevskiy ranked second among goalies in goals-against average and save percentage but started 15 more games than the leader in those categories. The announcement was made on June 6, 2026.
- •Vasilevskiy leads with 39 wins during the season.
- •He has a goals-against average of 2.31 and save percentage of.912.
- •The Lightning finished second in the Atlantic Division.
- •Ilya Sorokin and Jeremy Swayman ranked second and third in Vezina voting.
- •This award secures Vasilevskiy's legacy as one of the NHL's top goaltenders.
- 4:56 PMESPN — Lightning's Vasilevskiy wins Vezina for 2nd time
- 4:44 PMYahoo Sports — Andrei Vasilevskiy Vezina Trophy Win Adds to his Legacy
- 3:27 PMYahoo Sports — Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy wins the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's best goaltender
"Andrei Vasilevskiy Vezina Trophy win from the 2025-26 season is a tremendous accomplishment. He knocked off the likes of Ilya Sorokin and Jeremy Swayman, who each joined Vasilevskiy in the top three of voting for this year's award. Let's discuss the significance of Vasilevskiy's honour from this past season. Credit Image: © Tampa Bay Times …
"Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning has won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s top goaltender. It is the second Vezina honor of Vasilevskiy’s career after he also won the award in the 2018-19 season. Vasilevskiy received 17 first-place votes among the 31 ballots cast.
"The Tampa Bay Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy has won the Vezina Trophy, the second time he's been named the NHL's top goaltender.
Sources
External links- ESPNJun 6, 2026, 4:56 PMLightning's Vasilevskiy wins Vezina for 2nd time
The Tampa Bay Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy has won the Vezina Trophy, the second time he's been named the NHL's top goaltender.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 4:44 PMAndrei Vasilevskiy Vezina Trophy Win Adds to his Legacy
Andrei Vasilevskiy Vezina Trophy win from the 2025-26 season is a tremendous accomplishment. He knocked off the likes of Ilya Sorokin and Jeremy Swayman, who each joined Vasilevskiy in the top three of voting for this year's award. Let's discuss the significance of Vasilevskiy's honour from this past season. Credit Image: © Tampa Bay Times …
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 3:27 PMLightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy wins the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's best goaltender
Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning has won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s top goaltender. It is the second Vezina honor of Vasilevskiy’s career after he also won the award in the 2018-19 season. Vasilevskiy received 17 first-place votes among the 31 ballots cast.
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