Florida Panthers goaltender Vitek Vanecek stopped all 21 shots he faced in his Panthers debut against the Buffalo Sabres. The Panthers dominated the shot total, but Vanecek was able to step up when called on. This was a strong outing for Vanecek, as he held a 0-2-2 record over his last four starts with the San Jose Sharks. During this stretch, he held a high 4.02 goals-against average with an .871 save percentage. Through his time with the Sharks earlier in the season, Vanecek held a 3-10-3 record with a poor .882 save percentage and a 3.88 GAA. Vanecek dealt with numerous injuries, such as a facial injury and an upper-body injury. Fantasy managers should expect Vanecek to operate as the No. 2 option behind Sergei Bobrovsky and will carry value as a streaming option in deeper formats.
Florida Panthers goaltender Vitek Vanecek will make his team debut in Saturday's matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. Vanecek gets an opportunity to impress only a few days after arriving in a trade from the San Jose Sharks. Playing on one of the worst teams in the league, the Czech netminder experienced very little success, posting a 3-10-3 record for the season. He has registered a 3.89 goals-against average and a .882 save percentage. Vanecek's numbers should improve in Florida, although he faces a tricky matchup on Saturday, as the Sabres are ranked just outside the top 10 in goals per game.
The Florida Panthers have acquired goaltender Vitek Vanecek in a trade with the San Jose Sharks, parting ways with minor league forward Patrick Giles. Vanecek, who holds a career record of 94-52-20, will provide depth in the goalie department for the Panthers, who traded Spencer Knight to the Chicago Blackhawks last week. The Czech netminder will compete for the backup role with Chris Driedger. In San Jose, Vanecek had a difficult period, going 3-10-3 with a 3.89 goals-against average and an .882 save percentage. Playing with the reigning Stanley Cup champions should be a much better experience for him, although Vanecek likely won't see much action as long as Sergei Bobrovsky remains healthy.
Vitek Vanecek Will Be Held Out Of Tuesday's Action
San Jose Sharks goaltender Vitek Vanecek will not play on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres for roster management reasons. He is a trade candidate, and San Jose wants to avoid any risk of Vanecek getting injured with only a few days remaining until the trade deadline. Nevertheless, Vanecek is still expected to dress as the backup to Alexandar Georgiev, who will be playing for a second consecutive night. This season has been a rough one for Vanecek, who has posted a 3-10-3 record with the Sharks. However, he is a seasoned veteran and could perform better with stronger support in front of him. The Sharks are expected to bring back Yaroslav from the AHL once Vanecek has been moved.
San Jose Sharks goaltender Vitek Vanecek stopped 33 of the 35 shots he faced during his overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Monday evening. Vanecek held the Jets off the scoresheet through the majority of the contest. However, in the final minute of the third period, defenseman Josh Morrissey found the back of the net to force overtime. In overtime, Winnipeg center Mark Scheifele beat Vanecek on a backhand to seal the victory. This was a strong outing for Vanecek as the Sharks were heavily outshot in this contest. This outing extended his losing streak to three games. However, he has made at least 25 saves in two of them and allowed two goals or less in two as well. The 29-year-old was on injured reserve during most of January with a face injury. Across 17 games, Vanecek has held a 3-9-3 record with a .882 save percentage and a 3.87 GAA.
Vitek Vanecek Week-To-Week With Fractured Cheekbone
San Jose Sharks goaltender Vitek Vanecek is considered week-to-week with a fractured cheekbone. He suffered the injury on Dec. 17 against Winnipeg when an errant puck hit him in the face while Vanecek was sitting on the bench. The Czech netminder landed on Injured Reserve on Friday, with forward Klim Kostin activated from Injured Reserve in a corresponding move. Yaroslav Askarov and Alexandar Georgiev have shared starts during Vanecek's absence. Following Georgiev's 30-save effort in Friday's 6-3 loss to Vegas, Askarov is scheduled to start in Saturday's matchup against Calgary.
Vitek Vanecek To Miss "At Least A Couple Of Weeks"
San Jose Sharks goaltender Vitek Vanecek (upper body) faces a multi-week absence. Per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now, Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky has said Vanecek will be out for "at least a couple of weeks." Vanecek was injured in very unfortunate circumstances during Tuesday's encounter with Winnipeg, as he was hit in the head by a puck while he was sitting on the bench as the backup goalie. It's another setback for Vanecek during a frustrating campaign, which has seen him post a 3-8-1 record. The team has recalled Yaroslav Askarov from the AHL to compete for playing time with newly acquired Alexandar Georgiev, who has started life in San Jose with a 1-1-0 record.
San Jose Sharks goaltender Vitek Vanecek (upper body) will not dress for Monday's clash against Detroit. He sustained an upper-body injury against Pittsburgh on Sunday and is considered day-to-day. Playing on a struggling team, Vanecek hasn't celebrated many victories in 2024-25, going 2-5-1 while allowing 3.36 goals with a .899 save percentage. Mackenzie Blackwood, who is 3-5-3, will start Monday's game, with highly-rated prospect Yaroslav Askarov summoned from the minors to work as the backup. The Sharks have a back-to-back set later in the week, meaning Askarov might see action very soon. He has managed a 6-3-0 record in the AHL this season with a 1.92 goals-against average and a .939 save percentage.
New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek (illness) returned to morning skate and was in the starter's net on Tuesday. Vanecek missed Sunday's game against Anaheim with an illness after backing up Akira Schmid on Saturday, so the sickness could've been the reason for both missed games. Either way, he should be back tonight against the Philadelphia Flyers. Vanecek has been solid recently, stopping 46 of 49 shots (.939 SV%) in his last two games while picking up the win in both. Fantasy managers should hope this continues and start him tonight.
New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek stopped 23-of-25 shots on goal in Saturday's 4-2 victory against the Flames. The 27-year-old had a positive performance, with the only goals surrendered taking place on a breakaway in the final minute of the opening period and an even-strength goal with five minutes remaining in the game. Vanecek has picked up wins in three of his previous four starts, but the overall season totals of a 3.49 goals against average and .879 save percentage are not up to his standards.
Vitek Vanecek Likely Back Between The Pipes Thursday
New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek is the likely starting goaltender for Thursday's road game versus the Pittsburgh Penguins. The former Washington Capitals netminder was pulled early in his last start after allowing three goals on just five shots in an eventual 4-2 loss to his former club his last time out. Youngster Akira Schmid started the club's next game on Tuesday in Winnipeg but allowed five goals himself in a 6-3 loss. The Devils have been unable to get much from either of their netminders so far this season with Vanecek entering Thursday's contest sporting a 3.45 goals-against average and an .887 Sv% in 10 appearances with Schmid carrying a 3.46 GAA and .885 Sv% in his six outings. Vanecek will take on a dangerous Penguins offense that is tied for seventh in overall offense this season.
Vitek Vanecek Named Game 4 Starter Versus Carolina
New Jersey Devils goalie Vitek Vanecek is the confirmed starter in Game 4 against the Carolina Hurricanes Tuesday. Vanecek secured his first playoff victory, having stopped 26 of 30 shots in an 8-4 win in Game 3. Despite a solid regular season performance, the 27-year-old has encountered some challenges in the playoffs, reflected in his 1-2-0 record, .845 save percentage, and 4.02 goals-against-average. However, he will be looking to help New Jersey maintain their winning momentum and level the series against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Vitek Vanecek Keeps Carolina From Scoring With 32 Saves
New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek tallied his third shutout of the season Sunday as the team delivered Carolina a 3-0 loss. The Czech netminder pulled off 32 saves, with Jack Hughes pulling the string offensively and recording a goal and two assists. Vanecek had started the month by giving up 13 goals across three games, so he really needed this one to boost his confidence, although New Jersey's red-hot offense had still given Vanecek two victories during his cold spell. Sitting on a 28-7-3 record, Vanecek is tied for the fourth-most wins among goalies, and he has registered a 2.48 goals-against average with a .910 save percentage.
New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek made 25 saves and managed to pick up the win despite allowing four goals in Sunday's 5-4 overtime victory against the Coyotes. Vanecek has struggled in recent times as he has surrendered 12 goals over his past three starts, but he has gone 3-0-0 during that span as the Devils have provided plenty of offensive support. Vanecek has posted a .908 save percentage, 2.50 goals against average and two shutouts to go along with a record of 27-6-3, and managers can start him despite the recent results as the Devils have outscored opponents on their way to wins.
New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek picked up his second shutout of the season in Tuesday's matchup against Chicago, kicking away 24 pucks in a 3-0 win. This was another chapter of a highly successful campaign for Vanecek as he took his record to 12-2-1. Nashville recently became only the fifth team in the league this season to get over two pucks past Vanecek, and the Czech netminder has registered a 2.10 goals-against average with a .922 save percentage. The 2022-23 campaign also includes a 10-game winning streak for Vanecek, who has been one of the top goalies in fantasy hockey all season.
New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek (undisclosed) will be back between the sticks Tuesday versus Montreal. He left last Thursday's 4-3 win over Ottawa early with an undisclosed injury and sat out Saturday's meeting with Arizona but is now ready to go again. Vanecek has been almost unbeatable this season, going 6-1-0 while allowing 2.33 goals per game with a .909 save percentage and one shutout. The whole team is crushing it, topping the Metropolitan Division with a 12-3-0 record, and anything else than a victory against a rebuilding Canadiens team will be a disappointment for them.
New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup Saturday against Arizona. He was banged up in Thursday's win over Ottawa and the team is giving Vanecek some time off to heal. The Devils desperately need him to fully recover, with MacKenzie Blackwood (knee) having been ruled out for up to six weeks. Akira Schmid finished off Thursday's game in Vanecek's place and looks set to start on Saturday. The team has also called up Nico Daws from the minors. Schmid has a horrible 1-4-0 career record with a 4.56 goals-against average and a .843 save percentage, but New Jersey has been one of the hottest teams in the league early in the season, and the 22-year-old finds himself in a good spot to boost his numbers.
New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek left Thursday's 4-3 overtime win against Ottawa early with an undisclosed injury. He headed off in the middle of the third period, giving up the crease to Akira Schmid. This could be a massive blow for the Devils, with MacKenzie Blackwood (knee) and Jonathan Bernier (hip) already on the shelf, although head coach Lindy Ruff has been quoted saying that he isn't concerned about Vanecek, so there's a chance that the Czech netminder isn't forced to miss any games at all. We should know more prior to Saturday's game against Arizona. The Devils have looked superb, and Vanecek has cruised to a 6-1-0 record. Blackwood is 4-2-0 for the year, with the team having won 11 of 12 games since starting the campaign with back-to-back defeats.
Washington Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek will guard the cage in Monday's tough matchup against Carolina. It's going to be his second consecutive start and his sixth start in eight games. Vanecek has already beaten the Hurricanes once this month when he produced a 36-save shutout in a 4-0 win on Mar. 3. The Czech netminder has three shutouts in total for the season and boasts a 17-9-5 record with a 2.45 goals-against average and a .917 save percentage. The matchup against Carolina looks like an ugly one on paper, but the Capitals are actually 3-0-0 in the series this season and have beaten the Hurricanes in five straight home games.
Washington Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek had a superb outing on Thursday against Carolina, keeping the Eastern Conference leaders at bay with 36 saves and leading his side to a 4-0 victory. The Czech netminder, who recently returned from an upper-body injury, made 17 saves in the third period alone. Vanecek now has three shutouts for the season and two of them have come in his last three starts. He has improved his record for the season to 11-7-5, and Vanecek boasts a 2.26 goals-against average with a .920 save percentage. Ilya Samsonov (upper body) missed Thursday's matchup, so Vanecek could be set for a lot more action in the upcoming games.
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