With their backs against the wall, Vasilevskiy and the Lightning will be looking to rebound from a disappointing 4-2 loss in Game 4. After a pair of strong performances in Games 2 and 3, the former Vezina Trophy winner stopped just 19 of the 22 shots he faced on Monday. Vasilevskiy owns a 2.79 GAA and an uncharacteristically low .884 SV% through the opening four games of the playoffs. The Lightning enter Wednesday's must-win game at -115 on the money line.

The Lightning will of course stick with their franchise netminder between the pipes for the fourth game of their opening round series against the Panthers. Vasilevskiy was phenomenal in Tampa Bay's 5-1 victory in Game 3, allowing just a single goal on 34 shots. The former Vezina Trophy winner has rebounded nicely after a rocky performance in Game 1, posting a .964 SV% across the last two games. The Lightning enter action on Monday at +140 on the money line.

Vasilevskiy had a tremendous regular season, posting a 2.18 GAA and .921 SV% in 63 games (38-20-5). During the regular season, Vasilevskiy never allowed more than five goals in a game. However, in Game 1, he was beaten six times on 17 shots (.647 SV%) in a 6-2 loss. Still, he will return to the crease in Game 2, looking to help Tampa Bay tie the series at one. Tampa Bay enters Game 2 on Thursday as -117 home favorites against the Florida Panthers.

Vasilevskiy had a tremendous regular season, posting a 2.18 GAA and .921 SV% in 63 games (38-20-5). During the regular season, Vasilevskiy never allowed more than five goals in a game. However, in Game 1, he was beaten six times on 17 shots (.647 SV%) in a 6-2 loss. Still, he will return to the crease in Game 2, looking to help Tampa Bay tie the series at one. Tampa Bay enters Game 2 on Thursday as -117 home favorites against the Florida Panthers.

The battle of Florida is the only playoff series yet to commence, but it will get underway on Tuesday, with Vasilevskiy tending the twine for Tampa Bay. Vasilevskiy had a tremendous season, rebounding after an uncharacteristically averaging 2023-24 campaign, posting an impressive 2.18 GAA and .921 SV% in 63 games (38-20-5). The 30-year-old netminder has a 2.41 GAA and .920 SV% in 115 career playoff games (66-46). Tampa Bay enters Game 1 on Tuesday as slight -115 home favorites against the Florida Panthers.

The battle of Florida is the only playoff series yet to commence, but it will get underway on Tuesday, likely with Vasilevskiy tending the twine for Tampa Bay. Vasilevskiy had a tremendous season, rebounding after an uncharacteristically averaging 2023-24 campaign, posting an impressive 2.18 GAA and .921 SV% in 63 games (38-20-5). The 30-year-old netminder has a 2.41 GAA and .920 SV% in 115 career playoff games (66-46). Tampa Bay enters Game 1 on Tuesday as slight -115 home favorites against the Florida Panthers.

Vasilevskiy has allowed four goals in consecutive games (0-0-2), saving 49 of 57 shots (.859 SV%), and will hope for a better result tending the twine on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers. Still, the 30-year-old Vasilevskiy has been stellar most of the season, posting a solid 2.20 GAA and .920 SV% in 62 games (37-20-5). Tampa Bay enters Tuesday's contest, a potential first-round playoff preview, as -182 home favorites against a Florida team that lost 5-3 to the New York Rangers last night.

The Lightning will turn to their franchise netminder in a pivotal game on Friday in their push for the Atlantic Division crown. Vasilevskiy took the loss in his last start, allowing four goals on 31 shots in a 4-3 overtime loss to the division-leading Maple Leafs on Wednesday. The former Vezina Trophy winner is enjoying another successful season in Tampa Bay, posting a 37-20-4 record and a .921 SV%. He's a great bet to get back in the win column on Friday as the Lightning enter action at -300 on the money line.

In a crucial battle for first place in the Atlantic division, Tampa Bay will have Vasilevskiy tending the twine against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Vasilevskiy was sensational in his most recent outing, saving 38 of 39 shots (.974 SV%) in a 5-1 win over the New York Rangers. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy has been other-worldly since the start of 2025, leading the NHL in wins (21), SV% (.930), and shutouts (4), and has the second-best GAA (1.94). Tampa Bay enters Wednesday's contest as -181 home favorites against a Toronto team that lost 3-1 to the Florida Panthers last night.

In a crucial battle for first place in the Atlantic division, Tampa Bay will likely have Vasilevskiy tending the twine against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Vasilevskiy was sensational in his most recent outing, saving 38 of 39 shots (.974 SV%) in a 5-1 win over the New York Rangers. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy has been other-worldly since the start of 2025, leading the NHL in wins (21), SV% (.930), and shutouts (4), and has the second-best GAA (1.94). Tampa Bay enters Wednesday's contest as -181 home favorites against a Toronto team that lost 3-1 to the Florida Panthers last night.

Tampa Bay has lost two straight and will hope to return to the win column with Vasilevskiy tending the twine on Monday against the New York Rangers. Vasilevskiy was serviceable in his most recent outing, saving 17 of 19 shots (.895 SV%), but did not receive ample goal support in a 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. The 30-year-old goalie has a 2.16 GAA and .921 SV% in 59 games this season (36-20-3). Tampa Bay enters Monday's contest as -141 road favorites against a New York team coming off a disappointing 4-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils.

Tampa Bay has lost two straight and will hope to return to the win column with Vasilevskiy tending the twine on Monday against the New York Rangers. Vasilevskiy was serviceable in his most recent outing, saving 17 of 19 shots (.895 SV%), but did not receive ample goal support in a 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. The 30-year-old goalie has a 2.16 GAA and .921 SV% in 59 games this season (36-20-3). Tampa Bay enters Monday's contest as -141 road favorites against a New York team coming off a disappointing 4-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils.

Tampa Bay has been outstanding lately, outscoring their opposition 25-5 during a four-game winning streak, and will roll with Vasilevskiy between the pipes on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators. Vasilevskiy has saved 67 of 69 shots (.971 SV%) over his last two games (3-0-0). The 30-year-old netminder has a stellar 2.16 GAA and .921 SV% in 58 games this season (36-19-3). Tampa Bay enters Thursday's contest as -144 road favorites against an Ottawa team without Brady Tkachuk for a second consecutive game.

Tampa Bay has been outstanding lately, outscoring their opposition 25-5 during a four-game winning streak, and will likely roll with Vasilevskiy between the pipes on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators. Vasilevskiy has saved 67 of 69 shots (.971 SV%) over his last two games (3-0-0). The 30-year-old netminder has a stellar 2.16 GAA and .921 SV% in 58 games this season (36-19-3). Tampa Bay enters Thursday's contest as -144 road favorites against an Ottawa team without Brady Tkachuk for a second consecutive game.

Tampa Bay is chasing first place in the Atlantic Division and will turn to Vasilevskiy between the pipes on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy was excellent in his most recent outing, saving all 25 shots he faced for his sixth shutout of the season in a dominant 8-0 victory over the Utah Hockey Club. He has a stellar 2.18 GAA and .921 SV% in 57 games this season (35-19-3). Tampa Bay enters the action on Tuesday as -171 road favorites against an Islanders team amid a five-game losing skid (0-3-2).

Tampa Bay is chasing first place in the Atlantic Division and will likely turn to Vasilevskiy between the pipes on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy was excellent in his most recent outing, saving all 25 shots he faced for his sixth shutout of the season in a dominant 8-0 victory over the Utah Hockey Club. He has a stellar 2.18 GAA and .921 SV% in 57 games this season (35-19-3). Tampa Bay enters the action on Tuesday as -171 road favorites against an Islanders team amid a five-game losing skid (0-3-2).

Vasilevskiy had light work in Tuesday's one-side 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, saving 14 of 15 shots (.933 SV%), and will return to the crease on Thursday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy has an excellent 2.22 GAA and .919 SV% through 56 games this season (34-19-3). Tampa Bay enters Thursday's contest as -188 home favorites against a Utah team coming off a disappointing 5-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.

Vasilevskiy had light work in Tuesday's one-side 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, saving 14 of 15 shots (.933 SV%), and will likely return to the crease on Thursday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy has an excellent 2.22 GAA and .919 SV% through 56 games this season (34-19-3). Tampa Bay enters Thursday's contest as -188 home favorites against a Utah team coming off a disappointing 5-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.

Tampa Bay will turn to Vasilevskiy between the pipes on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 29 shots (.897 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. He has a 2.25 GAA and .919 SV% in 55 games this season (33-19-3). Tampa Bay enters Tuesday's contest as sizeable -270 home favorites against a Pittsburgh team with points in six of their previous seven games (5-1-1).