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Tampa Bay Lightning News
Elliott will start Tuesday vs. the Panthers.

Elliott allowed one goal on 21 shots in the Flyers loss to the Golden Knights on Saturday. After an opening night win, Elliott has lost three straight while allowing a combined 13 goals on 103 shots (.874 SV%). Tonight he will face a stacked Panthers team that has had a slow start to the season—averaging just 2.33 goals for per game in their first three games.

Brian Elliott
Elliott leads the Flyers onto the ice for warmups.

Elliott allowed goals on 48 shots in the Flyers blowout loss to the Sharks on Tuesday. Elliott had to endure a long night because the Flyers played on Wednesday as well, so they elected to keep Calvin Pickard fresh. Elliott has a 4.70 GAA and .869 SV% in his first three starts of the season.

Brian Elliott
Vasilevskiy will start Saturday vs. the Blue Jackets.

Vasilevskiy allowed two goals on 26 shots in the Lightning’s loss to the Canucks on Thursday. Vancouver went on to add two empty-net goals, winning the game 4-1. Vasilevskiy has played very well in his first two starts, stopping 66 of the first 69 shots (.957 SV%) that he has faced. The 24-year-old was 3-0-0 with a 1.30 GAA, .959 SV% and two shutouts vs. the Blue Jackets last year.

Andrei Vasilevskiy
Vasilevskiy will likely start Saturday vs. the Blue Jackets.

Vasilevskiy allowed two goals on 26 shots in the Lightning’s loss to the Canucks on Thursday. Vancouver went on to add two empty-net goals, winning the game 4-1. Vasilevskiy has played very well in his first two starts, stopping 66 of the first 69 shots (.957 SV%) that he has faced. The 24-year-old was 3-0-0 with a 1.30 GAA, .959 SV% and two shutouts vs. the Blue Jackets last year.

Andrei Vasilevskiy
The Senators have recalled Nick Paul from Belleville (AHL).

Paul, 23, had one goal in 11 games with the Senators last season. The former fourth round pick spent most of the season with Belleville, where he had 14 goals and 13 assists (27 points) in 54 games. Paul has been called-up to take up a roster spot with Ryan Dzingel (lower-body) and Alex Formenton (concussion) landing on IR.

Nick Paul
Vasilevskiy will start Thursday vs. the Canucks.

Vasilevskiy stopped 42 of 43 shots in the Lightning’s 2-1 shootout win over the Panthers last Saturday. It was a great start to the season for Vasilevskiy, who will be well rested for his second start tonight vs. the Canucks. He was 2-0-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .935 SV% vs. Vancouver a year ago.

Andrei Vasilevskiy
Elliot will start Tuesday vs. the Sharks.

Elliott allowed four goals on 34 shots in the Flyers loss in Colorado on Saturday. The veteran has allowed six goals on 59 shots (.898 SV%) in his first two starts and will play his third straight game tonight vs. the Sharks. San Jose loaded up this offseason, but they’ve averaged just 1.67 goals per game in their first three games of the season.

Brian Elliott
Elliott is expected to start Tuesday vs. the Sharks.

Elliott allowed four goals on 34 shots in the Flyers loss in Colorado on Saturday. The veteran has allowed six goals on 59 shots (.898 SV%) in his first two starts and will play his third straight game tonight vs. the Sharks. San Jose loaded up this offseason, but they’ve averaged just 1.67 goals per game in their first three games of the season.

Brian Elliott
Vasilevskiy will start Saturday vs. the Panthers.

Vasilevskiy led the NHL with 44 wins and eight shutouts last season, posting a 2.62 GAA and .920 SV% along the way. The Lightning are one of the most dominant teams in the NHL, which will allow Vasilevskiy to challenge for the league-lead in victories again. He was 3-1-0 despite posting an ugly 4.24 GAA and .891 SV% vs. the Panthers last season.

Andrei Vasilevskiy
Elliott will start the Flyers season opener in Vegas.

Elliott is the poster boy for goalie timeshares, but he always seems to finish as a quality No.2 fantasy option. The Flyers look as strong as they have in years, giving Elliott a chance to top 25 wins for the third time in five years. He had a 2.66 GAA and .909 SV% in his first year with the Flyers, but should improve on those numbers this season.

Brian Elliott
Sheary (upper-body) should be back for opening night.

Sheary will miss the rest of the preseason but the Sabres expect their new winger to be ready for the first game of the season vs. the Bruins (Oct. 4). Sheary was projected to play in the Sabres’ top-6, but this injury could lead to him playing in the bottom-6 to start the season. Sheary will need to play with Jack Eichel or Casey Mittelstadt if he’s going to have any fantasy value this season.

Conor Sheary