Jonas Johansson Starts Sunday for Lightning; Recent Performance and Role Examined

Jonas Johansson is confirmed to start in net for the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday against the Canucks. This start follows a recent relief appearance on November 13, 2025, where he stopped six of seven shots against the Rangers. Earlier in November, he earned his third win by stopping 25 of 27 shots against the Mammoth on November 2, and made 37 saves in a 4-3 win over Anaheim on October 25. In the 2023-24 season, Johansson started 24 games, posting a 12-7-5 record with a 3.37 GAA and .890 save percentage. His role as the primary netminder early last season was due to Andrei Vasilevskiy's absence. He is considered a daily wire option for fantasy managers, expected to start around 20 games per season as Vasilevskiy's backup.