Kucherov was hurt Saturday and missed Monday's practice but head coach Jon Cooper listed him as a game-time decision for Tuesday's game vs. the Senators. “We got a little lucky," Cooper told reporters and Kucherov's fantasy owners feel the same way. He has four goals and 12 assists (16 points) in his last 12 games.
Kucherov was forced to leave Saturday's game vs. the Capitals and missed Monday's practice due to a lower-body injury. Head coach Jon Cooper listed Kucherov as "day-to-day" and could be back as soon as Tuesday vs. the Senators.
Vasilevskiy allowed two goals on 29 shots in the Lightning's win over the Bruins on Thursday. Vasilevskiy has won three in a row while posting a 1.33 GAA and .958 SV%. The 25-year-old is heating up but draws a tough matchup with the Capitals in town--Vasilevskiy allowed four goals on 35 shots in a 4-3 OT loss in his first start against Washington.
Vasilevskiy allowed one goal on 28 shots in Tampa Bay's win in Florida on Tuesday. Things are starting to turn for Vasilevskiy, who has won two in a row while stopping 64 of the 66 shots (.970 SV%) that he has faced. He stopped 34 of 37 shots in a 4-3 shootout win in his first start vs. the Bruins and this time he catches them in the second-half of a back-to-back.
Vasilevskiy allowed one goal on 38 shots in the Lightning's win over the Sharks on Thursday. It was a much-needed outing for Vasilevskiy, who had lost three of his previous four starts. Tonight he faces the Panthers for the third time this season--he has gone 1-1-0 with a 3.06 GAA and .908 SV% in the first two meetings.
Vasilevskiy surrendered five goals on 21 shots in Tampa Bay's loss to Minnesota on Thursday. Vasilevskiy has struggled in recent outings, going 1-2-1 with a 3.73 GAA and .876 SV% in his last four outings. Tonight he faces a Sharks team that has won four of their last five road games (4-0-1) while scoring 3.40 goals per game.
Vasilevskiy surrendered five goals on 21 shots in Tampa Bay's loss to Minnesota on Thursday. Vasilevskiy has struggled in recent outings, going 1-2-1 with a 3.73 GAA and .876 SV% in his last four outings. Tonight he faces a Sharks team that has won four of their last five road games (4-0-1) while scoring 3.40 goals per game.
Vasilevskiy allowed four goals on 35 shots in the Lightning's loss in Washington last Friday. Vasilevskiy was 4-4-1 with a 2.92 GAA and .902 SV% in nine starts in November, not exactly what you paid for when you drafted him as the first goalie this fall. A road matchup vs. Nashville is far from an ideal setup but it's hard to bench your horses, so start him and hope things start to turn.
Vasilevskiy allowed four goals on 35 shots in the Lightning's loss in Washington last Friday. Vasilevskiy was 4-4-1 with a 2.92 GAA and .902 SV% in nine starts in November, not exactly what you paid for when you drafted him as the first goalie this fall. A road matchup vs. Nashville is far from an ideal setup but it's hard to bench your horses, so start him and hope things start to turn.
Cernak was suspended for two games for his elbow to the head on Rasmus Dahlin but is expected to be back in the lineup vs. the Hurricanes on Saturday night. Cernak, who plays in more of a shutdown role with Ryan McDonagh, has one goal and no assists in 20 games this season.
Vasilevskiy stopped 28 of 30 shots in the Lightning's win over the Sabres on Monday. Vasilevskiy's season is turning around, as he's now won four of his last six starts while posting a 2.36 GAA and .919 SV%. In his first start against the Blues, Vasilevskiy allowed two goals on 33 shots in a 3-1 loss.
Vasilevskiy stopped 28 of 30 shots in the Lightning's win over the Sabres on Monday. Vasilevskiy's season is turning around, as he's now won four of his last six starts while posting a 2.36 GAA and .919 SV%. In his first start against the Blues, Vasilevskiy allowed two goals on 33 shots in a 3-1 loss.
Dahlin was forced to leave the game with a concussion and Cernak's two-game suspension means he won't play Wednesday vs. the Blues or Friday in Washington. Cernak, who will likely be replaced by Jan Rutta tomorrow, is eligible to return Saturday vs. the Hurricanes.
Vasilevskiy allowed two goals on 38 shots in the Lightning's win over the Ducks on Saturday. With the victory, Vasilevskiy became the franchise leader in wins with 132. The win also snapped a two-game losing skid for Vasilevskiy, who is 3-2-0 with a .915 SV% in his last five outings. Tonight he faces the Sabres for the second time this season, he stopped 20 of 22 in a 3-2 win during their Global Series in Sweden.
Kucherov was run over by Brayden Schenn on Tuesday night and will miss Thursday's game with an upper-body injury. Cory Conacher will replace Kucherov in Chicago. There's no indication how long Kucherov is expected to be sidelined.
