Andrei Vasilevskiy Activated Off IR, Set for Return to Lightning Lineup

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (undisclosed) has been activated off injured reserve. This move, coupled with Brandon Halverson's return to AHL Syracuse, paves the way for Vasilevskiy's return to the lineup Thursday against the Kings. While it's currently unclear if he will start that game, he is expected to reclaim the No. 1 goaltending role shortly. The 31-year-old Vasilevskiy holds an 11-6-2 record, a .916 save percentage, and a 2.31 GAA over 19 starts in the 2025-26 season.