Andrei Vasilevskiy Set to Start Tuesday, Eyeing Return to Elite Form After Injury-Impacted Seasons

Andrei Vasilevskiy is confirmed to start in goal for the Tampa Bay Lightning at home against the Devils on Tuesday. This follows a challenging 2023-24 season where he won 30 games despite missing nearly two months due to offseason back surgery, finishing with a 2.90 GAA and .900 save percentage. While his recent stats were down, he showed flashes of his elite form late in the season and is expected to return to All-Star caliber play, remaining a top fantasy goalie pick. His 2022-23 campaign also saw him struggle by his high standards, posting a .915 save percentage and 2.65 GAA, and he later underwent back surgery in September that sidelined him for 8-10 weeks. Historically, Vasilevskiy has been a dominant netminder, earning a Vezina Trophy, Conn Smythe, and leading the NHL in wins multiple times, consistently delivering strong GAA and save percentages over his career despite a heavy workload. Fantasy managers should note his historical post-All-Star dip.