| Dec. 10, 2024 |
Vanecek will defend the road net against Carolina on Tuesday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. - Vanecek has surrendered 10 goals on 43 shots in his last two outings en route to a 1-1-0 record. He has posted a mark of 3-6-1 with a 3.89 GAA and an .883 save percentage in 12 appearances this season. Carolina sits fourth in the league with 3.74 goals per game in 2024-25. After being acquired from Colorado on Monday, Alexandar Georgiev will be the backup netminder and could get his first San Jose start in Thursday's road game versus St. Louis. |
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| Dec. 5, 2024 |
Vanecek was the first goaltender off the ice during morning skate and is slated to patrol the visiting crease in Tampa Bay on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. - Vanecek has not been effective between the pipes this season, as he is 3-5-1 with a 3.52 GAA and an .894 save percentage. He is currently the backup to Mackenzie Blackwood on the Sharks depth chart, and Vanecek's job could be in peril, as the Sharks' goaltender of the future, Yaroslav Askarov, is making a case for a spot on the NHL roster given his 7-3-1 record with a 1.91 GAA and a .940 save percentage at AHL San Jose. Vanecek will take on the Lightning, who are second in NHL scoring, averaging 3.74 goals per game. |
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| Nov. 30, 2024 |
Vanecek made 26 saves in an 8-5 win over Kraken on Friday. - Vanecek got the win, but it was just his third of the season. Vanecek is 3-5-1 in 10 starts (11 appearances), and his 3.52 GAA and .894 save percentage make him a difficult fantasy activation. Keep an eye on him, though - Vanecek is 3-1-1 in his last six starts over the last month. He still plays for the Sharks, though. Even if they're largely toothless. |
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| Nov. 28, 2024 |
Vanecek will defend the home crease versus Seattle on Friday, Max Miller of NHL.com reports. - Vanecek last played Nov. 16 when he allowed two goals on 10 shots in the first period before he was pulled before the start of the second frame, due to an upper-body injury. The netminder is struggling this season as he is 2-5-1 with a 3.36 GAA and an .899 save percentage. He will face the Kraken, who are tied for 22nd in NHL scoring with 63 goals. |
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| Nov. 23, 2024 |
Vanecek (upper body) will be the backup goaltender versus Buffalo on Saturday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News. - Vanecek did not dress Thursday in St. Louis due to the injury, which led to Yaroslav Askarov making his San Jose debut. Vanecek is 2-5-1 with a 3.36 GAA and an .899 save percentage. Mackenzie Blackwood will get the start against the Sabres, and Askarov is projected to be a healthy scratch. |
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| Nov. 21, 2024 |
Vanecek (upper body) will not dress Thursday in St. Louis, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports. - Yaroslav Askarov will make his San Jose debut Thursday, while Mackenzie Blackwood will be the backup. Vanecek is in danger of losing his spot on the roster if Askarov is able to excel at the NHL level. Vanecek is 2-5-1 with a 3.36 GAA and an .899 save percentage in 10 games this season. |
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| Nov. 20, 2024 |
Vanecek won't dress for Wednesday's road game in Dallas, but he is traveling with the Sharks, per Max Miller of NHL.com. - Vanecek has a 2-5-1 record, 3.36 GAA and .899 save percentage in 10 appearances in 2024-25. He might still be an option for Thursday's tilt in St. Louis given that he's with the team, but in the meantime, Yaroslav Askarov is set to back up Mackenzie Blackwood versus the Stars. |
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| Nov. 18, 2024 |
Vanecek sustained an upper-body injury and remains day-to-day, ruling him out against Detroit on Monday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. - With Vanecek on the shelf, the team called up Yaroslav Askarov to serve as the backup to Mackenzie Blackwood in Monday's matchup with Detroit. At this time, it's unclear if Vanecek will travel for the team's upcoming two-game road trip -- if he doesn't, Blackwood and Askarov would likely split the back-to-back. |
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| Nov. 16, 2024 |
Vanecek was the first goaltender off the ice at morning practice and is slated to get the road start in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Max Miller of NHL.com reports. - Vanecek has faced 123 shots in his last three games, allowing only eight goals while going 1-1-1. Overall, the netminder is 2-5-1 with a 3.26 GAA and a .903 save percentage this season. Pittsburgh has struggled this season en route to a 6-10-3 start and ranks 23rd with 2.68 goals per game. |
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| Nov. 12, 2024 |
Vanecek made 40 saves in regulation and overtime and stopped one of three shootout attempts in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Flyers. - The Sharks were staring at a 3-0 deficit early in the second period after Vanecek gave up a breakaway goal to Matvei Michkov, but the veteran netminder kept his focus and gave his team a chance to mount a comeback with some big stops down the stretch -- Philadelphia out-shot San Jose 16-7 in the third period alone. The Sharks' defense remains a problem, and Vanecek has faced 40 or more shots in three of his last five starts, going 2-2-1 during that time with a .912 save percentage but only a 3.33 GAA. |
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| Nov. 11, 2024 |
Vanecek will serve as the starting goaltender for Monday's road matchup against Philadelphia, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. - Vanecek has been inconsistent over his last two starts, as he turned aside 49 of 50 shots (.980 save percentage) to earn a win over Columbus at home Tuesday before allowing four goals on 30 shots (.867 save percentage) in a home loss to Minnesota on Thursday. However, he'll be between the pipes for the third time in the Sharks' last four games, and he'll attempt to turn things around against the Flyers, who have averaged just 2.53 goals per game to begin the season. |
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| Nov. 7, 2024 |
Vanecek was the first goalie off Thursday, Max Miller of NHL.com reports, indicating that he'll draw the start at home against the Wild. - Vanecek was busy during Tuesday's home matchup against Columbus, turning aside 49 of 50 shots (.980 save percentage) en route to the 2-1 victory. He'll have a chance to keep his momentum going against the Wild, who have scored just three goals over their last two games. |
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| Nov. 5, 2024 |
Vanecek was the first goaltender off the ice at the morning skate, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now, indicating he will patrol the home crease Tuesday versus Columbus. - Vanecek is coming off a 26-save performance in a 4-2 win over the Kings on Oct. 26. He has a 1-4-0 record with a 3.65 GAA and an .879 save percentage through six appearances this season. Columbus ranks 10th in the league with 3.55 goals per game in 2024-25. |
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| Oct. 29, 2024 |
Vanecek will patrol the home crease Tuesday against the Kings, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News. - Vanecek will get the second half of San Jose's back-to-back after Mackenzie Blackwood played in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over Utah. The 28-year-old Vanecek has posted a mark of 0-4-0 with a 4.00 GAA and an .869 save percentage in five appearances this season. LA has potted 28 goals in nine games during the 2024-25 campaign. |
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| Oct. 26, 2024 |
Vanecek will defend the road net Saturday against the Golden Knights, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. - Vanecek has surrendered 11 goals on 95 shots en route to a record of 0-3-0 through four appearances this season. Vegas has accounted for 35 goals in eight games this campaign. |
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| Oct. 20, 2024 |
Vanecek will protect the home crease Sunday versus Colorado, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. - Vanecek has posted a mark of 0-2-0 in three appearances this season while surrendering eight goals on 74 shots. Despite a 1-4-0 start to the 2024-25 campaign, Colorado has accumulated 17 goals across five outings. |
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| Oct. 18, 2024 |
Vanecek stopped 15 of 18 shots in relief of Mackenzie Blackwood in Friday's 8-3 loss to the Jets. - Vanecek fared a little better than his teammate in this contest, but neither goalie put in an effort to write home about. The 28-year-old Vanecek wasn't on the hook for the loss, as the Sharks were unable to cover the damage from Blackwood's poor start. Vanecek has allowed eight goals on 74 shots across three appearances so far. With the Sharks alternating goalie starts in the early going, Vanecek is lined up for a home start versus the Avalanche on Sunday. |
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| Oct. 17, 2024 |
Vanecek will patrol the road crease versus Chicago on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. - Vanecek will make his second start of the season after giving up just one goal on 29 shots in his previous outing, albeit a loss to the Ducks. If the 28-year-old Czech can continue competing at that level, he could eventually steal starts away from Mackenzie Blackwood -- though the duo will likely continue splitting the workload for the time being. |
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| Oct. 12, 2024 |
Vanecek will guard the home net Saturday against Anaheim, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. - Vanecek will make his San Jose regular-season debut after being acquired from New Jersey last campaign. He didn't get to play for his new team in 2023-24 because of a lower-body injury. The Ducks ranked 30th in the league last season with 2.48 goals per game and missed the playoffs for a sixth straight year. |
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| Oct. 4, 2024 |
Vanecek was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, per Max Miller of NHL.com, indicating he will get the home start versus Anaheim on Friday. - Vanecek is battling Mackenzie Blackwood for the No. 1 job in San Jose, as rookie sensation Yaroslav Askarov was sent to the AHL on Friday. Vanecek struggled with the Devils last season, going 17-9-3 with a 3.18 GAA and an .890 save percentage in 32 regular-season appearances. He was sensational two seasons ago, registering a 33-11-4 record with a 2.45 GAA and a .911 save percentage. Vanecek is likely somewhere in between this season, although playing for lowly San Jose, could hurt his fantasy value. |
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| Sept. 24, 2024 |
Vanecek was the first netminder off the ice at the morning skate, according to Max Miller of NHL.com, indicating he will guard the home net Tuesday in exhibition action versus Anaheim. - Vanecek earned a 17-9-3 record with a 3.18 GAA and an .890 save percentage in 32 regular-season outings for New Jersey in 2023-24. He didn't see any game action with the Sharks after being acquired via a trade in March because of a lower-body injury. Following his recovery in the offseason, he will compete with Mackenzie Blackwood and Yaroslav Askarov (lower body) for the No. 1 goalie role during training camp. |
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| July 1, 2024 |
Vanecek (lower body) should be ready for the start of training camp, per Max Miller of The Hockey News on Monday. - Vanecek had a 17-9-3 record, 3.18 GAA and .890 save percentage in 32 contests with New Jersey last season. The Sharks acquired him in March, but he hasn't made his debut with San Jose due to a lower-body injury. Vanecek is set to compete with Mackenzie Blackwood for the starting job in 2024-25. |
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| March 8, 2024 |
Vanecek (lower body) and a seventh-round pick were traded to San Jose from New Jersey in exchange for Kaapo Kahkonen on Friday, per Jeff Marek of Sportsnet. - Vanecek has a 17-9-3 record, 3.18 GAA and .890 save percentage in 32 outings in 2023-24. He hasn't played since Feb. 10 because of the injury. If and when Vanecek is able to get healthy, he might get an opportunity to serve as the Sharks' No. 1 goaltender. |
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| Feb. 20, 2024 |
Vanecek (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. - In a corresponding move, Jonas Siegenthaler (foot) was activated from the IR list. Vanecek will miss his fifth consecutive contest Tuesday in Washington, and it is unclear when he will be able to return. Nico Daws is likely to see the majority of the starts until Vanecek is deemed fit to play. |
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| Feb. 15, 2024 |
Vanecek (lower body) won't be available for the Devils' next two contests, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports Thursday. - Vanecek has reportedly recovered from an illness that was hampering his recovery but is still dealing with his lower-body problem. With the Czech backstop on the shelf, Nico Daws will get the nod versus the Kings on Thursday and could also be between the pipes for Saturday's Stadium Series matchup with Philadelphia. |
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| Feb. 13, 2024 |
Vanecek (lower body/illness) won't dress for Tuesday's game versus the Predators, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Nico Daws is starting in Nashville and Akira Schmid is the backup, leaving Vanecek out of action for a second straight game. It's unclear which issue is keeping Vanecek out this time, though the lower-body injury is likely of more concern than the illness even though both are expected to be short-term ailments. The 28-year-old's next chance to play is Thursday versus the Kings. |
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| Feb. 12, 2024 |
Vanecek is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury and an illness, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - With Vanecek sidelined, Nico Daws is set to get the start in goal Monday against the Kraken. According to head coach Lindy Ruff, "it might be a day or two" until Vanecek is ready to return, which suggests there's still a chance the 28-year-old netminder will be available against the Predators on Tuesday. |
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| Feb. 10, 2024 |
Vanecek will protect the road goal Saturday versus the Hurricanes, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek will make his fourth straight start despite allowing 11 goals on 107 shots over his previous three outings. His last appearance against the Hurricanes on Jan. 25 was a relief outing in which he stopped all 11 shots he faced. For now, it appears Vanecek has reclaimed the No. 1 job over Nico Daws, but it's a tenuous grip for the veteran netminder. |
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| Feb. 8, 2024 |
Vanecek is slated to get the starting nod against the Flames at home Thursday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports - Vanecek will be between the pipes for his fifth straight contest despite posting a 3.35 GAA and a .901 save percentage in his last four outings. Still, the 28-year-old backstop walked away with a 2-1-0 record and seems to have retaken the starting job from Nico Daws. |
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| Feb. 6, 2024 |
Vanecek will patrol the home crease Tuesday against Colorado, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site. - Vanecek has gone 3-1-1 with an .899 save percentage over his past six appearances. Through 29 games played this season, he has posted a 16-8-2 record with a 3.24 GAA and an .886 save percentage. The Avalanche sit second in the league this campaign with 3.78 goals per contest. |
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| Jan. 27, 2024 |
Vanecek will guard the road net against Tampa Bay on Saturday, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site. - Vanecek has a 16-7-2 record, 3.21 GAA and .885 save percentage in 28 outings in 2023-24. He has won three of his past four starts despite allowing 12 goals on 107 shots during that span. Tampa Bay is tied for seventh offensively this campaign with 3.43 goals per game, so this could be a difficult matchup for Vanecek. |
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| Jan. 26, 2024 |
Vanecek stopped 11 Hurricanes shots in a relief appearance during a 3-2 loss to Carolina on Thursday. - Vanecek entered the game early in the second period after Nico Daws surrendered three goals on 12 shots. With the Devils down 3-0 when Vanecek entered the contest, he ultimately wasn't charged with the loss. The 28-year-old netminder has a 16-7-2 record, 3.21 GAA and .885 save percentage in 28 outings this season. Daws has been struggling lately, which increases the chases that Vanecek will get the nod in Saturday's road game versus Tampa Bay. |
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| Jan. 23, 2024 |
Vanecek allowed five goals on 32 shots in Monday's 6-5 overtime win against the Golden Knights. - Vanecek got off to a shaky start, allowing an early first period goal, then his offense staked him to a 3-1 lead. He allowed four unanswered goals in the second period, but once again his offense bailed him out. Luckily for Vanecek, Tyler Toffoli and Curtis Lazar were on another plane, and the veteran Toffoli made a winner of the goaltender at 2:35 of overtime to send the crowd away happy. |
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| Jan. 22, 2024 |
Vanecek will get the starting nod for Monday's home matchup against Vegas, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek is coming off one of his best performances of the year, stopping 29 of 30 shots in a win over the Blue Jackets on Friday. However, the 28-year-old hasn't put together consecutive wins since Dec. 23 and 27. Over his last four outings, he's coughed up 12 goals on 106 shots. Vanecek is 15-7-2 with a 3.22 GAA and an .885 save percentage through 26 games this season. |
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| Jan. 19, 2024 |
Vanecek will get the starting nod in Columbus, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek will make his first appearance since coughing up four goals on 20 shots in a loss to Tampa Bay on Jan. 11. The 28-year-old netminder has gone 2-1-1 since the holiday break despite an unsightly .867 save percentage during that stretch. On the year, he's 14-7-2 with a 3.31 GAA and an .882 save percentage through 25 games. |
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| Jan. 12, 2024 |
Vanecek allowed four goals on 20 shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Lightning. - The Devils posted a plus-10 shot differential in this road contest, but the Bolts supplied three straight goals in regulation and Vanecek was ultimately handed the overtime loss due to a slick top-shelf wrist shot from Darren Raddysh. While Vanecek has an uninspiring 3.31 GAA and .882 save percentage, the Devils rank fifth in the league in goals per game (3.54) to help the netminder boast a 14-7-2 record through 25 games. |
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| Jan. 11, 2024 |
Vanecek will patrol the road crease versus the Lightning on Thursday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek was rock solid in his last start Friday versus the Blackhawks, turning aside 23 of 25 shots en route to a 4-2 victory. He'll try to secure his 15th win of the season in a road matchup with a Tampa Bay team that's 12-5-3 at home this year. |
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| Jan. 6, 2024 |
Vanecek made 23 saves in Friday's 4-2 win over Chicago. - He gave up a power-play goal in the first period and a shortie in the second, but Vanecek stood tall in the third as the Devils took control of the game. The 27-year-old netminder has gone 6-2-1 in nine starts since the beginning of November thanks to solid offensive support, but his 2.99 GAA and .892 save percentage during that stretch have kept New Jersey in the market for an upgrade in the crease. |
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| Jan. 5, 2024 |
Vanecek will be between the pipes at home against the Blackhawks on Friday, per NHL.com. - Vanecek is sporting a 3.40 GAA and 2-2-1 record over his last five outings, a far cry from the start of the season when he went 6-2-0 through his opening eight appearances. Despite his recent slump, the backstop is unlikely to lose the starting job to Nico Daws or AHL netminder Keith Kinkaid. |
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| Dec. 30, 2023 |
Vanecek will protect the road goal versus the Bruins on Saturday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek has gone 5-1-1 with a 2.84 GAA and an .896 save percentage over seven outings in December. He's given up three or more goals in four of those games. The Bruins have scored just 15 times over their last six contests, but they have a strong enough offense to still present a challenge for Vanecek. |
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| Dec. 27, 2023 |
Vanecek will guard the home goal versus the Blue Jackets on Wednesday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek went 1-1-1 with nine goals allowed over his last three games before the holiday break. The 27-year-old will face a Columbus team that has won just two of its last six games. |
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| Dec. 23, 2023 |
Vanecek will guard the home net Saturday against Detroit, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site. - Vanecek has gone winless in his past two outings, surrendered seven goals on 58 shots. Through 20 contests this campaign, he has earned an 11-6-1 record with a 3.35 GAA and an .883 save percentage. The Red Wings rank third in the league this season with 3.58 goals per game. |
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| Dec. 21, 2023 |
Vanecek allowed four goals on 32 shots in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Oilers. - Vanecek was thrust into action after Akira Schmid surrendered two goals in the first five minutes of the opening period. Vanecek would keep Edmonton at bay while the Devils rallied to take a 3-2 lead heading into the third period. However, the 27-year-old netminder imploded in the final frame, allowing four goals en route to a 6-3 loss. Vanecek has now dropped consecutive outings, allowing seven goals on 58 shots in that span, as he falls to 11-6-1 with an .883 save percentage and 3.35 GAA. The Devils are back in action Saturday at home versus Detroit. |
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| Dec. 19, 2023 |
Vanecek (undisclosed) is available for Tuesday's home against Philadelphia, according to Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site. - The Devils did not confirm a starter for Tuesday's contest, but Vanecek is probable to play after he occupied the starter's crease during the morning skate. He has posted an 11-5-0 record this season with a 3.33 GAA and an .883 save percentage over 18 appearances. Vanecek sat out Sunday's 5-1 loss to Anaheim because of an undisclosed injury. |
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| Dec. 17, 2023 |
Vanecek (undisclosed) will not suit up Sunday against the Ducks, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - With Vanecek out, Nico Daws was promoted from AHL Utica to back up Akira Schmid. Vanecek is 11-5-0 this season despite a lackluster .883 save percentage and 3.33 GAA. New Jersey's next game is Tuesday against the Flyers. |
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| Dec. 14, 2023 |
Vanecek made 23 saves in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime win over Boston. - Morgan Geekie beat him late in the first period after Vanecek couldn't control a rebound, but the 27-year-old netminder stoned the Bruins the rest of the way and got rewarded when Jack Hughes scored the OT winner. Vanecek has won four straight decisions despite a 3.06 GAA and .875 save percentage over that stretch, and he has yet to go more than two straight appearances this season without allowing at least three goals in a game. The Devils' offense will keep getting him wins, but Vanecek's fantasy value is otherwise sketchy. |
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| Dec. 13, 2023 |
Vanecek is set to start at home against Boston on Wednesday. - Vanecek has won his last two starts, though he saved just 51 of 58 shots (.879 save percentage) over that stretch. He's 10-5-0 with a 3.49 GAA and an .879 save percentage in 17 contests this campaign. The Bruins rank 11th offensively this year with 3.31 goals per game. |
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| Dec. 9, 2023 |
Vanecek will guard the road goal Saturday against Calgary, per Catherine Bogart of the Devils' official site. - Vanecek is coming off a 28-save effort in Tuesday's 6-5 win over Vancouver. He has supplied a 9-5-0 record this campaign with a 3.60 GAA and an .877 save percentage over 16 games played. Calgary is tied for 22nd in the league this season with 2.92 goals per contest. |
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| Dec. 5, 2023 |
Vanecek will guard the road goal Tuesday versus the Canucks, Jeff Paterson of The Hockey News reports. - Vanecek was pulled from his last outing versus the Islanders, allowing four goals on 18 shots. Akira Schmid played the two games immediately following that, but Vanecek will get a return to the crease with a tough assignment Tuesday. The Canucks are top-five in the league for both goals per game and power-play efficiency. |
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| Nov. 29, 2023 |
Vanecek allowed four goals on 18 shots before being replaced by Akira Schmid midway through the second period of Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Islanders. - After getting beaten three times in less than five minutes in the second frame, Vanecek got lifted with the Devils in a 4-2 hole, only to see Schmid get the win in relief after a third-period comeback. Vanecek has given up four goals in three of his last four appearances, and his 4-3-0 record in November isn't supported by a rough 3.66 GAA and .867 save percentage. Given Schmid's 2.40 GAA and .917 save percentage in five outings this month, Vanecek's hold on the top job in the New Jersey crease appears very tenuous. |
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| Nov. 28, 2023 |
Vanecek will protect the home goal Tuesday versus the Islanders, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. - Vanecek has allowed 12 goals over his last four games, going 2-2-0 in that span. The Islanders have been fairly pedestrian with 18 goals scored over their last six contests, giving Vanecek a chance to build some momentum after winning his last outing. |
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| Nov. 25, 2023 |
Vanecek was the first goaltender off the ice at the morning skate and is expected to defend the home crease versus Buffalo on Saturday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports. - Vanecek has given up eight goals on 62 shots in a pair of losses over his past two starts. Overall, he has a 7-5-0 record this sason with a 3.43 GAA and an .886 save percentage. The Sabres are tied for 25th in NHL scoring, averaging 2.85 goals per game. |
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| Nov. 22, 2023 |
Vanecek will protect the road goal versus the Red Wings on Wednesday, Catherine Bogart of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek has had mixed results lately, going 2-2-0 with 15 goals allowed over his last five appearances. The Red Wings' offense remains strong with 21 goals over the last six contests, so Vanecek is likely to have his hands full in a game that could see some firewagon hockey. |
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| Nov. 18, 2023 |
Vanecek will guard the home goal Saturday versus the Rangers, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek has won five of his last seven outings, posting a 3.42 GAA and an .883 save percentage in that span. Those rate stats leave much to be desired, but the 27-year-old has still been better than Akira Schmid to maintain the starting job for the Devils. The Rangers have been off since Sunday and should be well rested for this Metropolitan Division clash. |
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| Nov. 16, 2023 |
Vanecek is expected to get the road start versus Pittsburgh on Thursday. according to Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff. - Vanecek got the night off Tuesday after starting seven of the previous eight games. Akira Schmid gave up five goals on 30 shots in a 6-3 loss to the Jets, so it's back to Vanecek on Thursday. Vanecek is 6-3-0 with a 3.45 GAA and .887 save percentage as the Devils are having big problems keeping the puck out of the net. The Penguins are averaging 3.64 goals per game this season. |
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| Nov. 11, 2023 |
Vanecek gave up two goals on only five shots before being replaced by Akira Schmid midway through the first period of Friday's 4-2 loss to the Capitals. - While Vanecek can't be faulted for not stopping the Nicolas Aube-Kubel one-timer that opened the scoring, Beck Malenstyn's tally only 15 seconds later prompted Devils coach Lindy Ruff to get out his hook. Vanecek has allowed seven goals on 36 shots over his last two starts since seeing a four-game win streak end, and on the season, the 27-year-old is 6-3-0 with a shaky 3.45 GAA and .887 save percentage. New Jersey doesn't play again until Tuesday in Winnipeg, but Schmid seems likely to be in the crease. |
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| Nov. 10, 2023 |
Vanecek will get the starting nod at home Friday against the Capitals, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site - Vanecek will face his former team for the second time this year; he was tagged with a loss after allowing two goals in relief during his first meeting with Washington on Oct. 25. The 27-year-old has been shaky this season, posting a 3.29 GAA and an .893 save percentage despite a 6-3-0 record. A matchup with the league's second-lowest scoring offense could help turn things around for Vanecek. |
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| Nov. 7, 2023 |
Vanecek is expected to start Tuesday's road contest against Colorado after he was the first goaltender off the ice at the morning skate, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports. - Vanecek has stopped 108 of 120 shots during his four-game winning streak. He has a 6-2-0 record this season with a 3.05 GAA and a .900 save percentage through eight games played. Colorado sits 17th in the league with 3.10 goals per game this campaign. |
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| Nov. 5, 2023 |
Vanecek will start in Chicago on Sunday, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports. - Vanecek is riding a three-game win streak but he's registered a lackluster .884 save percentage during that run. On the year, he's 5-2-0 despite a 3.21 GAA and an .893 save percentage. Vanecek has stopped a combined 54 of 59 shots while winning both of his road starts entering Sunday. |
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| Nov. 2, 2023 |
Vanecek will protect the road goal versus the Wild on Thursday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek has solidified his spot atop the depth chart with three wins in his last four outings. He's allowed 11 goals over that span, with the lone loss coming in a relief appearance after a poor game from Akira Schmid. Vanecek's 3.24 GAA and .895 save percentage are nothing special, but he'll likely continue to see most of the starts as long as he keeps winning. |
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| Oct. 29, 2023 |
Vanecek will be stationed between the pipes at home against the Wild on Sunday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek will make his fourth straight appearance for the Devils, with three of those being starts. The 27-year-old is 2-1-0 despite allowing eight goals on 72 shots over his last three outings. On the year, Vanecek has registered an .891 save percentage while going 3-2-0. |
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| Oct. 27, 2023 |
Vanecek is expected to be in goal at home versus the Sabres on Friday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek has been less than stellar to open the season, sporting a 2-2-0 record, 3.10 GAA and .900 save percentage. Still, the 27-year-old Czech is unlikely to concede the starting job to Akira Schmid right out of the gate after putting up 33 wins in 52 games last season. Vanecek should have plenty of leash to get his game in order. |
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| Oct. 25, 2023 |
Vanecek made 27 saves in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens. - Vanecek put together his best performance of the young season while also getting the most offensive support he's seen in three outings. The 27-year-old netminder has somewhat surprisingly been alternating starts with Akira Schmid so far, going 2-1-0 with a .904 save percentage, but more efforts like this could begin to tip the playing-time split in Vanecek's favor. |
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| Oct. 24, 2023 |
Vanecek will guard the road goal against Montreal on Tuesday, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site. - Vanecek has surrendered seven goals on 65 shots in two previous starts this season en route to a 1-1-0 record. He posted a mark of 1-1-0 with a 2.50 GAA and an .884 save percentage in two outings versus the Canadiens last campaign. |
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| Oct. 16, 2023 |
Vanecek posted 26 saves on 30 shots in a 4-3 loss against the Panthers. - Vanecek allowed a goal just 3:54 into the game, and it was 4-0 early in the third period before the Devils were finally able to respond. He has allowed seven total goals on 65 shots in his two starts to date. The Devils will look to bounce back on the road against the Islanders on Friday night, though it's still too early to tell how the work between Vanecek and Akira Schmid will be distributed this season. |
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| Oct. 12, 2023 |
Vanecek will get the home start versus Detroit on Thursday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek was the No. 1 goaltender with the Devils last season, but he was challenged at the end of the year by Akira Schmid. Vanecek had an outstanding season in 2022-23, going 33-11-4 with a 2.45 GAA and .911 save percentage. Look for a big season from Vanecek and the Devils in 2023-24. |
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| May 9, 2023 |
Vanecek will protect the home goal in Tuesday's Game 4 versus the Hurricanes, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports. - Vanecek picked up his first win in six playoff appearances when he stopped 26 of 30 shots in Sunday's Game 3. That wasn't exactly a convincing performance, but it was enough to earn him another starting nod. The 27-year-old has a 4.02 GAA and an .845 save percentage this postseason. |
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| May 7, 2023 |
Vanecek will get the starting nod for Sunday's Game 3 matchup at home against the Hurricanes, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek will make his first start since Game 2 of the first round against the Rangers. He's stopped 18 of 21 shots in two relief appearances this series and will now be leaned on to bring the Devils back from a 2-0 deficit. In five appearances this postseason, Vanecek is 0-2 with an .836 save percentage. |
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| May 5, 2023 |
Vanecek stopped eight of 10 shots in relief in a 6-1 loss to Carolina in Game 2 on Friday. - Vanecek came into the contest for the start of the third period after Akira Schmid surrendered four goals on 25 shots. Vanecek wasn't charged with the loss, so his playoff record is still at 0-2 this year. He also has a 4.03 GAA and an .836 save percentage through five postseason outings. Even though Vanecek has struggled, he might start Sunday given that Schmid was pulled from each of the first two games of the second-round series. |
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| May 3, 2023 |
Vanecek stopped 10 of 11 shots in relief against the Hurricanes in Wednesday's 5-1 Game 1 loss. - Vanecek entered early in the second period after the third goal against Akira Schmid, who was charged with the loss. Schmid has all four of New Jersey's wins this postseason, but both goalies are realistic options to start Game 2 on Friday. |
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| April 29, 2023 |
Although Vanecek didn't face a shot, he was briefly in net during New Jersey's 5-2 loss to the Rangers in Game 6 on Saturday. - With the Devils down 5-1 after Braden Schneider scored midway through the third frame, starter Akira Schmid was replaced by Vanecek. The Devils soon pulled Vanecek too in favor of the extra attacker, so the goaltender logged only 2:18 of ice time. The 27-year-old wasn't charged with the loss and has a 0-2 record, 4.43 GAA and .827 save percentage in three playoff appearances this year. Although Schmid struggled Saturday, he has been great overall in the first round, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him start over Vanecek in Game 7 on Monday. |
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| April 20, 2023 |
Vanecek will protect the home goal in Thursday's Game 2 versus the Rangers. - Vanecek struggled in Game 1, surrendering four goals on 22 shots in a 5-1 loss. The Devils will need the 27-year-old to recapture his regular-season form, which saw him post a 2.45 GAA and a .911 save percentage over 52 games, to avoid heading to Broadway down 2-0 in the series. |
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| April 18, 2023 |
Per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site, Vanecek is on track to guard the home goal in Tuesday's Game 1 versus the Rangers. - Vanecek ended the regular season on a high note, stringing together three straight wins while posting an impressive 1.33 GAA and .949 save percentage. He'll try to secure his second career playoff victory in a home matchup with a Rangers team that averaged 3.24 goals per game on the road during the regular season, 11th in the NHL. |
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| April 13, 2023 |
Vanecek (rest) won't dress for Thursday's game against Washington, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com. - The Devils are expected to lean heavily on Vanecek during the playoffs, so they're giving him a breather before that starts. Mackenzie Blackwood will be in net Thursday while Akira Schmid, who was summoned from AHL Utica, will serve as the backup goaltender. The contest against Washington is the Devils' regular-season finale, so Vanecek will finish the 2022-23 campaign with a 33-11-4 record, 2.45 GAA and .911 save percentage in 52 outings. |
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| April 11, 2023 |
Vanecek was the first goalie off the ice Tuesday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll guard the crease at home versus the Sabres. - Vanecek has posted a 3-2-0 record with a 2.16 GAA and a .917 save percentage in his last five contests. In each of the netminder's victories, he has given up just one goal and will look to carry that momentum forward into Tuesday's clash with Buffalo. With the postseason around the corner, it's possible that Mackenzie Blackwood starts the regular-season finale versus Washington on Thursday before Vanecek takes over as the primary backstop for the playoffs. |
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| April 7, 2023 |
Vanecek stopped 16 of 17 shots, leading the Devils to an 8-1 victory over the Blue Jackets on Thursday. - Vanecek had a solid outing Thursday, only giving up a goal to Joona Luoto to help New Jersey to an 8-1 win. This marks back-to-back victories and three in his last four starts for Vanecek, allowing just one goal in all three of those wins. On the season, the former Capital has a 32-11-4 record with a 2.46 GAA and a .910 save percentage. |
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| April 6, 2023 |
Vanecek will guard the home goal versus the Blue Jackets on Thursday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek has alternated wins and losses over his last four games, giving up nine goals in that span. He's got one of the most favorable matchups available for Thursday, so he projects as a strong fantasy play. |
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| April 4, 2023 |
Vanecek will defend the home net Tuesday against Pittsburgh, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek surrendered four goals on 21 shots in Sunday's 6-1 loss to Winnipeg prior to getting pulled after the second period. He has a 30-11-4 record this season with a 2.52 GAA and a .908 save percentage in 49 appearances. The Penguins rank 17th in the league this campaign with 3.21 goals per game. |
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| April 2, 2023 |
Vanecek allowed four goals on 21 shots before being pulled in Sunday's 6-1 loss to Winnipeg. - Vanecek was in net for the first two periods, surrendering a pair of goals during each frame. Mackenzie Blackwood replaced him for the third frame. Vanecek's struggles Sunday were in stark contrast to his previous start Thursday, during which he saved 24 of 25 shots en route to a 2-1 victory over the Rangers. The 27-year-old was charged with the loss Sunday, dropping him to 30-11-4 with a 2.52 GAA and a .908 save percentage in 49 outings this season. |
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| March 27, 2023 |
Vanecek will be stationed between the pipes for Monday's road game against the Islanders, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek has dropped two straight games despite stopping a combined 44 of 48 shots in the process. The 27-year-old is 29-9-4 with a 2.49 GAA and a .909 save percentage this season. He coughed up four goals on 17 shots in his lone appearance against the Islanders this season. |
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| March 24, 2023 |
Vanecek turned aside 17 of 19 shots after replacing Akira Schmid midway through the first period of Friday's 5-4 loss to the Sabres. - Vanecek has the better line in the box score of the two netminders, but he got hit with the loss after giving up two Alex Tuch tallies in the second period, including the game-winner. Vanecek is now 4-3-1 through eight appearances in March with a shaky .889 save percentage, and the door remains open for Schmid to cut into his playing time down the stretch. |
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| March 21, 2023 |
Vanecek will patrol the home crease Tuesday against Minnesota, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek is coming off a 22-save performance in Sunday's 5-2 win over Tampa Bay. He has a 29-8-3 record this season with a 2.51 GAA and a .909 save percentage in 44 appearances. The Wild sit 24th in the league this year with 2.90 goals per game. |
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| March 19, 2023 |
Vanecek will get the starting nod in Tampa Bay on Sunday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek will get a rematch against the Lightning after they tagged him with four goals on 30 shots Tuesday. The 27-year-old is 28-8-3 with a 2.52 GAA and a .908 save percentage this season. He's won three of his last five outings despite coughing up 17 goals during that stretch. |
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| March 15, 2023 |
Vanecek turned aside 26 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Lightning. - The Devils grabbed a 1-0 lead early in the first period, but the game was all Bolts after that, and Vanecek couldn't do much to stem the tide. The 27-year-old did shut out Carolina in his prior start, but he's otherwise been having a tough time in recent weeks, giving up at least four goals in five of his last seven starts and posting a 3.59 GAA and .862 save percentage over that stretch despite a 4-3-0 record. Mackenzie Blackwood (lower body) is closing in on his return, and if Vanecek can't turn things around soon, he could find himself slipping into a timeshare. |
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| March 14, 2023 |
Vanecek will get the starting nod at home versus the Lightning on Tuesday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek and the Devils will face off with Tampa Bay in three of their next four contests, so the netminder could see a heavy dose of the Bolts. The 27-year-old Czech has already set a new career high with 28 wins this season and is sporting a personal best in both GAA (2.48) and save percentage (.910). |
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| March 12, 2023 |
Vanecek will start against the Hurricanes at home Sunday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek has allowed 16 goals over his last four appearances, but he's managed to win in three of them. He's 27-7-3 with a .907 save percentage across 41 games. The 27-year-old has allowed six goals on 41 shots while splitting two games against Carolina this season. |
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| March 7, 2023 |
Vanecek stopped 21 of 25 shots in the Devils' 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs on Tuesday. - Vanecek started the game strong, allowing just one goal through two periods. However, he allowed three goals in the third period with the eventual game-winning goal being scored by Auston Matthews on the power play. The former Capital has struggled as of late, allowing four goals or more in four of his last five starts. On the season, Vanecek has a 27-7-3 record with a 2.55 GAA and a .907 save percentage. |
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| March 5, 2023 |
Vanecek will get the starting nod in Arizona on Sunday, Devils play-by-play announcer Matt Loughlin reports. - Vanecek was yanked after coughing up five goals on 19 shots against Colorado on Wednesday but still earned the win. Since the start of January, he's 13-1-1 with a 2.59 GAA. The 27-year-old is 15-1-2 with a .913 save percentage on the road this season. |
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| March 1, 2023 |
Vanecek surrendered five goals on 19 shots before being pulled from New Jersey's 7-5 victory over Colorado on Wednesday. - New Jersey established a 5-1 lead by 5:53 of the second period, but by the time Valeri Nichushkin beat Vanecek at 1:26 of the third frame, the Devils' edge was just 6-5. Vanecek was pulled after allowing that goal, but because Akira Schmid stopped the 12 shots he faced in relief, Vanecek was still credited with the win. The 27-year-old has a 26-6-3 record, 2.46 GAA and .910 save percentage in 39 contests this season. He has allowed at least three goals in each of his last three games. |
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| Feb. 24, 2023 |
Vanecek made 19 saves in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kings. - LA grabbed a 2-0 lead in the first period on a couple breakdowns by the New Jersey defense, but Vanecek stiffened the rest of the way and gave his team a chance to come back. The 27-year-old netminder has reached 25 wins for the first time in his career this season, and he doesn't appear to be fading. Over his last 12 starts, Vanecek is 10-1-1 with a 2.43 GAA and a .912 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 22, 2023 |
Vanecek stopped 13 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Canadiens. - Montreal's final goal was scored into an empty net. The Devils out-shot the visitors 40-18 but the loss is tough to pin on Vanecek, as the pucks that beat him were mostly the product of clean looks after New Jersey turnovers and defensive zone breakdowns. It's his first regulation loss since Dec. 28, snapping a 12-0-1 stretch during which Vanecek has delivered a 2.17 GAA and .927 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 21, 2023 |
Vanecek will patrol the home crease Tuesday against Montreal, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek has compiled a mark of 12-0-1 in his past 13 outings, posting a .927 save percentage during that span. He has a 24-5-3 record this season with a 2.30 GAA and a .917 save percentage in 36 appearances. The Canadiens sit 29th in the league this campaign with 2.63 goals per game. |
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| Feb. 18, 2023 |
Vanecek will guard the road goal against Pittsburgh on Saturday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek is having the best season of his NHL career, as he's 23-5-3 with a 2.31 GAA and .916 save percentage. He added to his career high win total with a 31-save, 3-2 win over St. Louis in his last start. Vanecek will face the Penguins, who are 15th in the NHL with 176 goals this season. |
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| Feb. 15, 2023 |
Vanecek turned aside 31 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets. - The game looked like it was heading to OT before Ryan Graves banged the puck past Elvis Merzlikins with just two seconds left in the third period, but that's been the kind of luck Vanecek has had since the calendar flipped to 2023. The 27-year-old netminder hasn't lost a game in regulation since Dec. 28, and in 11 starts since the beginning of January, Vanecek's gone 10-0-1 with a 2.20 GAA and .926 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 14, 2023 |
Vanecek will guard the road goal Tuesday versus Columbus, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek stopped 22 of 24 shots in a 3-2 shootout loss to Minnesota last Saturday, ending his 10-game win streak. He has a 22-5-3 record this season with a 2.32 GAA and a .916 save percentage. Vanecek made 20 saves in a 7-1 win over the Blue Jackets on Oct. 30. Columbus ranks 30th in the league this year with 2.53 goals per game. |
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| Feb. 11, 2023 |
Vanecek is in the starter's crease at practice and is expected to get the visiting start in Minnesota on Saturday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek is having a great season with the Devils, as he is 22-5-2 with a 2.34 GAA and .916 save percentage. He has won his last 10 starts in a row and will try to make it 11 in Minnesota. The Wild have averaged 2.96 goals per game, good for a tie for 22nd in NHL scoring. |
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| Feb. 6, 2023 |
Vanecek will guard the home goal Monday against Vancouver, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek is sporting a .932 save percentage during his nine-game win streak. He has a 21-5-2 record this season with a 2.29 GAA and a .917 save percentage in 32 appearances. The Canucks rank 11th in the league this year with 3.31 goals per game. |
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| Jan. 27, 2023 |
Vanecek will get the starting nod for Friday's road contest against the Stars, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek has won eight straight outings dating back to Dec. 30, posting a terrific 2.07 GAA and .930 save percentage during that stretch. The 27-year-old has improved to 20-5-2 with a 2.30 GAA as one of the most impressive surprises during the first half of the 2022-23 campaign. He's 11-1-1 on the road with his last road loss coming in Carolina on Dec. 20. |
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| Jan. 24, 2023 |
Vanecek will patrol the home crease Tuesday versus Vegas. Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek has won his past seven starts, allowing just 15 goals on 213 shots. He has a 19-5-2 record this season with a 2.32 GAA and a .916 save percentage in 30 appearances. Vegas ranks 14th in the league this year with 3.19 goals per game. |
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| Jan. 22, 2023 |
Vanecek will patrol the home crease Sunday against Pittsburgh, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek has won his past six starts, having permitted just 14 goals on 187 shots during that span. He stopped 25 shots in a 4-2 win over the Penguins on Dec. 30 to begin the win streak. Vanecek has a record of 18-5-2 this season with a 2.37 GAA and a .914 save percentage in 29 appearances. Pittsburgh ranks 12th in the league this year with 3.24 goals per game. |
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| Jan. 16, 2023 |
Vanecek will start Monday's road game against San Jose, Catherine Bogart of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek, who has won his past five outings, is coming off a 31-save performance in last Friday's 6-2 victory over Anaheim. He has a 17-5-2 record this season with a 2.35 GAA and a .914 save percentage in 28 appearances. San Jose is tied for 22nd in the league this year with 3.02 goals per game. |
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| Jan. 13, 2023 |
Vanecek will get the starting nod in Anaheim on Friday, Ducks PA Announcer Phil Hulett reports. - Vanecek has allowed just nine goals on 122 shots during his current four-game winning streak. The 27-year-old has improved to 16-5-2 with a 2.37 GAA and a .913 save percentage in his first season with the Devils. His last road loss was in Carolina on Dec. 20 when he coughed up three goals on 13 shots before he was pulled from the game. |
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| Jan. 10, 2023 |
Vanecek will guard the road goal Tuesday versus the Hurricanes, Catherine Bogart of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek will start for the fourth time in the last six games, and he's won his last three outings. In that span, he's given up six goals on 94 shots. The Hurricanes' forward group is expected to be at full health, but they've struggled to fill the net this year with an average of 3.10 goals per game, good for 20th in the league. |
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| Jan. 7, 2023 |
Vanecek will patrol the home crease Saturday versus the Rangers, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek has won his past two starts, having stopped 57 of 60 shots. He has a 14-5-2 record this season with a 2.31 GAA and a .914 save percentage in 25 appearances. Vanecek has permitted seven goals on 61 shots in two previous contests against the Rangers this season. |
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| Jan. 4, 2023 |
Vanecek is expected to start on the road against Detroit on Wednesday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek stopped 25 of 27 shots in a 4-2 win against Pittsburgh on Friday. He's 13-5-2 with a 2.38 GAA and .911 save percentage in 24 contests in 2022-23. Detroit has won three of its last four games to improve to 16-12-7 this season. |
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| Dec. 30, 2022 |
Vanecek will guard the road goal against Pittsburgh on Friday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek has struggled of late, going 0-3-1 while giving up 15 goals on 108 shots over his last six appearances. He may have turned the corner, as he played well Wednesday in a loss to Boston, giving up two goals on 26 shots. He is 12-5-2 with a 2.39 GAA and a .910 save percentage this season, as he got off to an amazing start. He will face the Penguins, who have scored 119 goals in 35 games. |
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| Dec. 28, 2022 |
Vanecek is expected to start at home against Boston on Wednesday, per Matt Porter of The Boston Globe. - Vanecek has a 12-4-2 record, 2.41 GAA and .909 save percentage in 22 contests this season. He's been working through a rough patch, allowing a 3.16 GAA and .869 save percentage over his last seven games. Things aren't likely to get any easier Wednesday, given that Boston has the second-best offense with 3.82 goals per game in 2022-23. |
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| Dec. 20, 2022 |
Vanecek will start Tuesday on the road against Carolina, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek, who is poised to play in his 100th career game, has surrendered 10 goals on 64 shots over his past three appearances en route to a 0-1-1 record. He has posted a mark of 12-3-2 this season with a 2.37 GAA and a .912 save percentage. Carolina is tied for 24th in the league this year with 2.90 goals per game. |
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| Dec. 15, 2022 |
Vanecek will tend the home crease against Philadelphia on Thursday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek has been great this season, but he has struggled in his last two starts, giving up eight goals on 40 shots against the Islanders and Rangers. Overall, he is 12-2-2 with a 2.39 GAA and a .912 save percentage. Vanecek will face the Flyers, who are seventh in the eight-team Metropolitan Division and have scored at a 31st-ranked 2.40 goals per game this season. |
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| Dec. 12, 2022 |
Vanecek will get the starting nod for Monday's road game against the Rangers, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek was hammered for four goals on 17 shots against the Islanders on Friday and didn't make it out of the second period. Despite that, the 26-year-old is sporting a strong 2.30 GAA and .916 save percentage through 18 games this season. He stopped 35 of 38 shots in a win against the Rangers on Nov. 28. |
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| Dec. 10, 2022 |
Vanecek yielded four goals on 17 shots during a 6-4 loss to the visiting Islanders on Friday. - Pulled for the first time this season, Vanecek lasted just 24:05. The 26-year-old netminder fell to 12-3-1, snapping a three-game winning streak. Bookending Tuesday's 24-save shutout of the Blackhawks, Vanecek surrendered four goals, including the Dec. 1 matchup against the Predators. The two four-goal starts are the most Vanecek has yielded since he allowed five goals to the Red Wings on Oct. 15. |
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| Dec. 9, 2022 |
Vanecek will guard the home net against the Islanders on Friday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. - Vanecek has a 12-2-1 record, 2.10 GAA and .922 save percentage in 17 games this season. He earned a 24-save shutout against Chicago on Tuesday. The Islanders have the 14th-place offense with 3.19 goals per game. |
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| Dec. 6, 2022 |
Vanecek will defend the blue paint during Tuesday's home game versus the Blackhawks, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek wasn't great in his last start Thursday against the Predators, surrendering four goals on just 24 shots en route to a 4-3 overtime defeat. He'll try to shake off that sub-par performance and attempt to return to the win column in a highly favorable home matchup with a bottom-feeding Chicago team that's gone 1-8-1 in its last 10 games. |
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| Dec. 1, 2022 |
Vanecek will guard the home goal in Thursday's game versus the Predators, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek has won five of his last six starts, allowing no more than three goals in any of them. He'll have an extremely favorable matchup Thursday against the Predators, who rank 30th in the league with an average of 2.52 goals scored per game. |
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| Nov. 28, 2022 |
Vanecek will start Monday's road game against the Rangers, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek is coming off a 37-save performance in Saturday's 5-1 win over Washington. He has a 10-2-0 record this season with a 2.05 GAA and a .923 save percentage in 14 appearances. As a member of the Capitals, Vanecek posted a mark of 4-3-0 versus the Rangers, allowing 17 goals on 183 shots. The Devils will dress Nico Daws as the backup goalie Monday because Akira Schmid (illness) is unavailable. |
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| Nov. 26, 2022 |
Vanecek made 37 saves in a 5-1 win over the Capitals on Saturday. - The Caps just couldn't capitalize on their chances against their former netminder. Alex Ovechkin had eight shots and 17 shot attempts Saturday, but just couldn't solve Vanecek. The only puck that slipped by him came off the stick of John Carlson on a power play just past the half-way mark of the third period. Vanecek is 10-2-0 with a 2.05 GAA and .923 save percentage thus far. |
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| Nov. 25, 2022 |
Vanecek will be between the home pipes against Washington on Saturday, according to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News. - Vanecek saw his nine-game winning streak come to an end Wednesday in a 2-1 loss to Toronto. Vanecek is 9-2-0 with a 2.13 GAA and a .917 save percentage. He will look for revenge against Washington, his team for the previous two seasons. The Capitals have scored 2.76 goals per game this campaign, good for 26th in the NHL. |
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| Nov. 23, 2022 |
Vanecek will guard the home crease against Toronto on Wednesday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek has been superb this season, going 9-1-0 with a 2.14 GAA and a .918 save percentage. He has been all the Devils could have hoped for after picking him up in an offseason trade with Washington. Vanecek, who is on a nine-game winning streak, will face the Maple Leafs, who are struggling offensively, scoring 2.95 goals per game. Last season, Toronto was the second-highest scoring team in the NHL. |
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| Nov. 21, 2022 |
Vanecek will face the Oilers at home Monday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek has won eight consecutive decisions, making him 8-1-0 through 11 appearances on the year. During that winning streak, the 26-year-old has posted a terrific 1.78 GAA and .933 save percentage. He's allowed three or fewer goals in all but one outing this season, but Monday's tilt with the dangerous Oilers will put him to the test. |
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| Nov. 17, 2022 |
Vanecek will tend the visiting crease against Toronto on Thursday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek has been great this season for the Devils, going 7-1-0 with a 2.18 GAA and .915 save percentage. He came over to New Jersey in the offseason in a trade from Washington and has taken over as the Devils' No. 1 netminder. He will face the Maple Leafs, who have moved up into second place in the Atlantic Division at 9-5-3, scoring 50 goals in 17 games. |
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| Nov. 15, 2022 |
Vanecek (undisclosed) is set to start Tuesday on the road against Montreal, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site. - Vanecek left Thursday's game because of an undisclosed injury and wasn't in the lineup Saturday, but he's good to make his return. He's 6-1-1 with a 2.33 GAA and .909 save percentage in nine contests in 2022-23. Montreal's offense is tied for 18th place with 3.07 goals per game. |
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| Nov. 12, 2022 |
Vanecek (undisclosed) will get the night off Saturday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek was on the ice for New Jersey's optional morning skate. He is being listed as day-to-day after leaving Thursday's game against Ottawa. Nico Daws, who was brought up from the minors Saturday, is projected to be the backup goalie Saturday versus Arizona behind Akira Schmid. |
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| Nov. 10, 2022 |
Vanecek will start Thursday at home versus Ottawa, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site. - Vanecek has taken over as the Devils' No. 1 netminder. He is 6-1-0 this season with a 2.18 GAA and a .915 save percentage. The 26-year-old will face the Senators, who have fallen to the bottom of the Atlantic Division standings with eight points in 12 games. However, Ottawa hasn't struggled to score this season -- the team is averaging 3.50 goals per game this year. |
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| Nov. 8, 2022 |
Vanecek will start Tuesday's home game against Calgary, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports. - Vanecek has picked up a win in each of his past five outings, including one relief appearance. He has a 5-1-0 record this year with a 2.21 GAA and a .908 save percentage. Vanecek should get plenty of starts with Mackenzie Blackwood (knee) out for 3-6 weeks. At this time, the backup goalie on the roster is Akira Schmid, as Jonathan Bernier (hip) remains on injured reserve. |
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| Nov. 5, 2022 |
Vanecek will guard the road goal Saturday versus the Flames, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Unsurprisingly, Vanecek will get the start with Mackenzie Blackwood (undisclosed) not available. Vanecek will be backed up by Akira Schmid. Through six appearances, Vanecek has a 4-1-0 record, a 2.06 GAA and a .911 save percentage. He'll face a Flames team that's started to slump a bit but still boasts a strong top six and power play. |
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| Nov. 4, 2022 |
Vanecek turned aside 18 of 19 shots during a 4-3 victory over the Oilers on Thursday. - Vanecek missed the first shot fired in his direction after coming in cold off the bench. The 26-year-old denied the next 18 attempts he faced, leading the Devils to their fifth-straight win. Vanecek (4-1-0), who has won four consecutive decisions, entered in the second period after Mackenzie Blackwood departed with an undisclosed injury and quickly fell behind by two goals before shutting down the high-scoring Oilers the rest of the way. |
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| Oct. 30, 2022 |
Vanecek made 20 saves during a 7-1 victory over the Blue Jackets on Sunday. - Vanecek, who is staking a claim to the No. 1 goaltending job, helped extend the Devils' winning streak to three games, all started by the 26-year-old netminder. The Devils have won six of their last seven, and during the outing they lost, Vanecek came off the bench. He has yielded just three goals on 67 shots during the three-game win streak. |
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| Oct. 28, 2022 |
Vanecek is in the starter's net in advance of Friday's game against Colorado, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site. - Vanecek stopped 20 of 22 shots in a win over Detroit on Tuesday. The 26-year-old netminder will make a second straight start when the Devils host the Avalanche on Friday. While Vanecek may be earning the strong side of a platoon with Mackenzie Blackwood, he's a risky play against a high-powered Avalanche offense. |
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| Oct. 25, 2022 |
Vanecek will guard the road goal versus the Red Wings on Tuesday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek made a relief appearance Monday in a 6-3 loss to the Capitals, stopping three of four shots. He'll get a chance to start Tuesday against a Red Wings team that has jumped out to a 3-0-2 record with 20 goals scored in five contests. |
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| Oct. 24, 2022 |
Vanecek turned aside three of four shots after replacing Mackenzie Blackwood to begin the third period of Monday's 6-3 loss to the Capitals. - The Devils completely fell apart in the second period, committing two brutal turnovers in their own end to help fuel a four-goal period by the Caps, and coach Lindy Ruff had little choice but to make a change in the crease. Vanecek has surprisingly started only one of the first six games of the year after signing a three-year deal with New Jersey in the offseason, but the 26-year-old seems likely to see a bigger share of the workload now that Blackwood has cooled down. |
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| Oct. 15, 2022 |
Vanecek will defend the home net Saturday against the Red Wings, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek was the first goaltender off the ice for the Devils at practice Saturday. Mackenzie Blackwood opened the season for the Devils in goal but gave up four goals on 24 shots in a 5-2 loss to the Flyers. Vanecek is expected to share the top job at worst but could play 50-55 games this season should Blackwood's struggles persist. Vanecek will face a Detroit team that fired 40 shots Friday in a 3-0 win over Montreal, which included two empty-net goals. |
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| Oct. 3, 2022 |
Vanacek is expected to start Monday's home preseason match against Boston, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanacek occupied the starter's crease during the morning skate, which puts him in line to start the contest. He is expected to compete with Mackenzie Blackwood for starts this campaign. |
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| Sept. 29, 2022 |
Vanecek will guard the road goal versus the Rangers on Thursday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Mackenzie Blackwood was initially scheduled to start this game, but he'll sit out with an illness. Vanecek will make his second start of the preseason instead, with Akira Schmid serving as the backup. |
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| Sept. 27, 2022 |
Vanecek is slated to guard the crease at home versus the Islanders on Tuesday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. - Vanecek will be making his first appearance for New Jersey after being acquired via trade in the offseason and signing a new three-year deal. With the Capitals last year, the 26-year-old Czech went 20-12-6 with four shutouts and a .908 save percentage. Vanecek should be capable of challenging Mackenzie Blackwood for the starting job in a competition that could run throughout the season. |
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| July 19, 2022 |
Vanecek signed a three-year, $10.2 million contract with the Devils on Tuesday. - Recently acquired by the Devils via trade from the Capitals on July 8, Vanecek recorded 20-plus wins in each of his first two NHL campaigns while posting a .908 save percentage. Now entering his third season at the top level, the Czech netminder should challenge for the No. 1 role in New Jersey with Mackenzie Blackwood, who struggled to the tune of a 3.39 GAA and .892 save percentage in 25 appearances last year. |
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| July 8, 2022 |
Vanecek was acquired by the Devils on Friday along with Washington's second-round pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft in exchange for New Jersey's second- and third-round picks. - Vanecek will likely slot in as a high-usage backup behind Mackenzie Blackwood in New Jersey. While his playing time could be similar, Vanecek will be going from a Washington team that has been a staple in the Stanley Cup Playoffs to a New Jersey team that has made the postseason only once in the past decade. |
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| July 6, 2022 |
General manager Brian MacLellan indicated during Wednesday's press conference that Vanecek will receive a qualifying offer, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. - Vanecek and fellow netminder Ilya Samsonov are both arbitration-eligible during their restricted free agency this offseason, which could precipitate some tough choices for a Capitals team looking for stability in net and reinforcements up front given the long-term injuries to Nicklas Backstrom (hip) and Tom Wilson (knee). The 26-year-old Vanecek posted a 2.67 GAA and .908 save percentage behind a 20-12-6 record in 42 games during the 2021-22 season. |
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| May 5, 2022 |
Vanecek will guard the road goal in Thursday's Game 2 versus the Panthers, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. - Vanecek pulled off an improbable Game 1 win Tuesday, stopping 30 of 32 shots to give the Capitals a 1-0 series lead. He'll look to repeat the effort Thursday, though the Panthers have lost just eight games at home all season including Tuesday. |
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| May 3, 2022 |
Vanecek will be in goal for Game 1 versus Florida on the road Tuesday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. - Vanecek will get the nod over Ilya Samsonov but his hold on the starting job should be considered tenuous at best. For his part, Vanecek played in 42 games this year in which he posted a 20-12-6 record with four shutouts and a .908 save percentage. |
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| April 28, 2022 |
Vanecek will get the start on the road Thursday against the Islanders, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. - Vanecek will try to right the ship after conceding three goals on 30 shots during a 4-3 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs on April 24. Vanecek has been struggling of late with a 3.32 GAA and .882 save percentage behind a 4-2-1 record over his last eight games, but with the starter's role in the postseason still up for grabs, the 25-year-old has a strong incentive to flip the switch. |
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| April 24, 2022 |
Vanecek will start Sunday's game against the Maple Leafs, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports. - Vanecek shut out the lowly Coyotes in his last start but will face a much stiffer test against a Toronto team that's averaging 3.81 goals per game. Coach Peter Laviolette said he will continue to evaluate Washington's goalies down the stretch, so Vanecek's performance in this game could help decide whether he or Ilya Samsonov will man the Capitals' crease for Game 1 when the playoffs get underway. |
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| April 22, 2022 |
Vanecek will guard the road cage during Friday's matchup with the Coyotes, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. - Vanecek wasn't great in his last start Saturday versus Montreal, surrendering four goals on 32 shots, but he was still able to come away with a win thanks to strong goal support from his teammates. He'll try to secure a second straight victory in a favorable road matchup with an Arizona team that's averaging just 2.47 goals per game at home this season, second worst in the NHL. |
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| April 14, 2022 |
Vanecek made 10 saves in relief Thursday in a 7-3 loss to Toronto. - He entered the game after William Nylander's second goal at the 10:37 mark. Vanecek wasn't really the answer, either. He allowed three more goals on 13 shots. Neither netminder has been strong enough to guarantee himself the role of top dog heading into the postseason. And that makes the Caps a long shot to advance past Round 1. |
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| April 11, 2022 |
Vanecek made 28 saves in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Bruins. - Boston took a 2-1 lead midway through the second period, but Vanecek shut the door the rest of the way while the Washington offense got rolling. The 26-year-old goalie looked refreshed after not playing since April 3, and he probably needed the break after posting a 3.42 GAA and .891 save percentage in his prior 10 appearances. |
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| April 10, 2022 |
Vanecek will start Sunday's game against the Bruins, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports. - Vanecek ceded the net to Ilya Samsonov in Washington's last two games, but he will be back in goal for Sunday's matinee. Vanecek has faced Boston twice this season -- once as a starter and once in relief -- and has served up seven goals while posting an .854 save percentage. |
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| April 3, 2022 |
Vanecek is slated to start between the pipes in Sunday's home game versus the Wild, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. - Vanecek struggled in his last start Monday versus the Hurricanes, surrendering five goals on just 23 shots before being replaced by Ilya Samsonov at the start of the third period of the eventual 6-1 loss. He'll try to shake off that lousy performance and secure his 18th win of the season in a home matchup with a Wild team that's averaging 3.29 goals per game on the road this year, 10th in the NHL. |
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| March 26, 2022 |
Vanecek will be between the pipes at home against New Jersey on Saturday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. - Vanecek has given up three or more goals in five of his last six outings but still managed to put together a 4-2-0 record. The 26-year-old netminder appears to have cemented himself as the preferred option in the crease but will have to continue compiling wins if he is going to remain the starter over Ilya Samsonov. |
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| March 23, 2022 |
Vanecek turned aside 33 of 37 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Blues. - St. Louis' final goal was scored into an empty net. Vanecek may be wearing down under a heavier workload -- he's allowed at least three goals in five of his last six starts, posting a 3.16 GAA and .902 save percentage over that stretch, but with Ilya Samsonov not playing any better right now, Vanecek will likely remain in the No. 1 job for Washington. |
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| March 22, 2022 |
Vanecek will tend the twine at home versus St. Louis on Tuesday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. - Vanecek has conceded three or more goals in four of his last five contests but still posted a 4-1-0 record over that stretch. In 32 appearances this season, the 26-year-old netminder is 16-8-5 with three shutouts and a .918 save percentage. The Czech appears to have cemented himself as the preferred option in the crease yet will have to maintain his form to stave off challenges from Ilya Samsonov. |
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| March 20, 2022 |
Vanecek stopped 20 shots in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Stars. - The Capitals out-shot the opposition 38-23, but Vanecek got beaten twice on the power play by Roope Hintz, and that spelled the difference. The loss snapped Vanecek's six-game win streak, but on the season he still sports a sharp 2.37 GAA and .918 save percentage. |
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| March 18, 2022 |
Vanecek made 39 saves in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Blue Jackets. - He was busier than either Columbus goalie who saw action Thursday, but the game was never close as the Capitals gave Vanecek a three-goal lead early in the second period before the Jackets had even gotten on the board. The 26-year-old netminder has won six straight starts, posting a sharp 2.30 GAA and .930 save percentage over that stretch. |
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| March 17, 2022 |
Vanecek will be stationed between the pipes in Columbus on Thursday, Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site reports. - Vanecek has rattled off five straight wins, posting a 2.36 GAA and a .925 save percentage during that stretch. He improved to 15-7-5 with a strong 2.36 GAA and .917 save percentage on the year. Thursday is the Capitals' fourth matchup against Columbus this season but it will be Vanecek's first start against the Metropolitan rivals. |
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| March 16, 2022 |
Vanecek turned aside 29 shots in regulation and overtime and seven of eight shootout attempts in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Islanders. - The 26-year-old netminder has won five straight starts, posting a 2.36 GAA and .925 save percentage over that stretch. As long as Vanecek can stay healthy, he appears to be locked into the No. 1 job for Washington ahead of the struggling Ilya Samsonov (3.38 GAA and .899 save percentage since the beginning of February). |
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| March 15, 2022 |
Vanecek will tend the twine versus the Islanders at home Tuesday, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. - Vanecek is riding a four-game winning streak during which he posted a 2.24 GAA and .930 save percentage. Unless the 26-year-old Czech's performance significantly drops off, he figures to continue seeing the bulk of the workload moving forward over Ilya Samsonov. |
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| March 11, 2022 |
Vanecek will defend the cage Friday in Vancouver, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. - Vanecek has gone 13-7-5 with a 2.32 GAA and .919 save percentage over 28 appearances this season. The 26-year-old is currently on a personal three-game win streak. At home, Vancouver has posted a 13-10-3 record while averaging 2.81 goals for and 32.1 shots on goal, ranking 23rd and 13th, respectively. |
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| March 8, 2022 |
Vanecek will patrol the crease Tuesday in Calgary, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com. - Vanecek has posted an 8-4-1 record with a 2.01 GAA and .932 save percentage over his last 15 appearances. At home, the Flames have gone 16-4-5 alongside top-10 averages of 35.2 shots on goal and 3.60 goals for. Calgary also holds the 14th-ranked home power-play percentage with 22.9. |
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| March 5, 2022 |
Vanecek will start between the pipes Saturday against visiting Seattle, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. - Vanecek is coming off a 4-0 shutout win over Carolina on Thursday. The 26-year-old has gone 5-3-0 with a 1.81 GAA and .937 save percentage over his last 10 appearances. He stopped 26 of 30 shots en route to a 5-2 loss to Seattle on Nov. 21. The Kraken have struggled on the road, posting a 7-17-2 record alongside averages of 2.42 goals for and 27.7 shots on goal, ranking 28th in both categories. |
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| March 3, 2022 |
Vanecek will defend the blue paint Thursday versus visiting Carolina, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. - Vanecek, who returned from an upper-body injury earlier this week, has gone 3-3-0 with a 2.09 GAA and .927 save percentage over his last seven appearances. As visitors, the Hurricanes have gone 18-7-3 while averaging 3.39 goals for and 33.4 shots on goal, ranking fifth and sixth, respectively. Carolina also holds the 11th-ranked road power-play percentage at 22.7. |
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| Feb. 28, 2022 |
Vanecek (upper body) was recalled from a conditioning loan with AHL Hershey on Monday. - Vanecek stopped 21 of 23 shots en route to a 3-1 loss to AHL Utica on Sunday. The 24-year-old will return to the NHL looking to make his first appearance since landing on injured reserve with an upper-body injury Feb. 8. He has a 10-6-5 record over 24 top-level appearances this season. |
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| Feb. 27, 2022 |
Vanecek (upper body) was sent to AHL Hershey on a conditioning loan Sunday. - Vanecek hasn't played since Feb. 1 due to an upper-body injury, so he'll head to the minors to get in a game or two before presumably returning to the big club. The 26-year-old goaltender has gone 10-6-5 while posting a 2.39 GAA and a .915 save percentage through 24 appearances this season. |
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| Feb. 17, 2022 |
Vanecek (upper body) will not participate in Thursday's game against Philadelphia, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports. - Vanecek's next opportunity to play will be next Thursday on the road against the Rangers. The 26-year-old has been traveling with the team but is not game-ready yet, Kimelman adds. |
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| Feb. 15, 2022 |
Vaneck (upper body) is not available Tuesday against Nashville. - Vanecek is traveling with the team currently but still isn't ready to suit up. His next chance to play will be Thursday in Philadelphia. |
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| Feb. 8, 2022 |
Vanecek (upper body) has been designated for injured reserve, per the NHL media site. - Vanecek was injured against the Penguins on Feb. 1, so his placement on IR will technically only rule him out versus Columbus on Tuesday. The Caps have yet to provide any specific details regarding the severity of his issue. As such, fantasy players will have to take a wait-and-see approach regarding the netminder's availability. |
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| Feb. 2, 2022 |
Vanecek (upper body) is still being evaluated and won't be in the lineup Wednesday versus Edmonton, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. - With Vanecek on the shelf, Ilya Samsonov is scheduled to start in goal against the Oilers with Pheonix Copley serving as his backup. Another update on Vanecek's status should surface prior to Tuesday's matchup with Columbus. |
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| Feb. 1, 2022 |
Vanecek will be between the pipes for Tuesday's road clash with the Penguins, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. - Vanecek has forced his way into a bigger role heading into the All-Star break having gone 4-2-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .929 save percentage in his previous seven outings. If he keeps playing at this level, Vanecek may be able to stave off Ilya Samsonov to secure the edge in starts heading down the stretch, though neither netminder is likely to be an every-night No. 1 option at this point. |
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| Jan. 28, 2022 |
Vanecek will start Friday's game in Dallas, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. - Vanecek is 2-2 with a 2.51 GAA and .915 save percentage in his last four games. He's posted a 2.47 and .912 in 22 games this season while sharing playing time with Ilya Samsonov. |
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| Jan. 24, 2022 |
Vanecek will defend the cage at home Monday against visiting Las Vegas, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. - Vanecek has gone 9-5-5 with a 2.54 GAA and a .909 save percentage over 21 appearances this season. The 26-year-old is coming off a 3-2 overtime win over Ottawa on Saturday, where he stopped 20 of 22 shots. The Golden Knights have averaged 30.3 shots on goal and 3.69 goals for per game alongside an 11-5-0 record on the road this season, ranking 18th and second, respectively. |
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| Jan. 22, 2022 |
Vanecek was the first goalie off at morning skate Saturday, indicating he'll start in the evening against Ottawa, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. - Vanecek will make his third consecutive start Saturday. The 26-year-old has posted an 8-5-5 record with a 2.57 GAA and a .909 save percentage over 20 appearances in 2021-22. On the road this season, the Senators have posted a 6-10-2 record, averaging 28.3 shots on goal and 2.94 goals for, ranking 23rd and 15th respectively. |
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| Jan. 20, 2022 |
Vanecek will tend the tine for Thursday's road tilt with Boston, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. - Vanecek will be appearing in his fourth game in the Caps' last five contests. With Ilya Samsonov having given up three or more goals in seven of his last eight contests, it appears Vanecek will be given the opportunity to at least claim a large share of the goaltending split, if not the outright starting job. At a minimum, fantasy players should probably be expecting the 26-year-old Vanecek to get more opportunities down the stretch. |
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| Jan. 19, 2022 |
Vanecek made 30 saves in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Jets. - It looked like Vanecek might be in for a long night, or maybe a very short one, when he got beaten twice in the first three minutes of the game, but the 26-year-old settled down and gave the Capitals a chance to come back, eventually being rewarded for his efforts when Tom Wilson banged home the OT winner. Vanecek has won four of his last five starts dating back to Dec. 11, and on the season he sports a 2.49 GAA and .911 save percentage. |
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| Jan. 18, 2022 |
Vanecek was the first goalie off at morning skate Tuesday, indicating he'll start that evening against Winnipeg, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports. - Vanecek is coming off his first shutout of the season Saturday against the Islanders. He's been solid since the end of November, posting a 2.29 GAA and .920 save percentage in his last six games. On the road this season, Winnipeg has gone 7-6-4, averaging 2.53 goals for and 34.2 shots on goal. |
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| Jan. 15, 2022 |
Vanecek will guard the road goal during Saturday's matchup with the Islanders, Brian Compton of NHL.com reports. - Vanecek struggled in his last start Dec. 19 versus LA, surrendering three goals on 24 shots en route to a 3-2 defeat. The 26-year-old backstop will try to bounce back and secure his seventh win of the season in a road matchup with a surging Isles squad that's won three straight games. |
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| Jan. 10, 2022 |
Vanecek (illness) will be available in Monday's contest with the Bruins as a backup option, per JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington. - Vanecek hasn't played since Dec. 19, and was recently missing time due to a non-COVID illness. He will serve as a secondary option should Zach Fucale need relief against the Bruins. The 26-year-old has posted a 6-4-5 record with a 2.51 GAA and a .910 save percentage this season. |
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| Jan. 8, 2022 |
Vanecek (illness) will not be available Saturday against the Wild, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. - In his absence, Zach Fucale will get the start while Ilya Samsonov serves as the backup. Vanecek hasn't played since Dec. 19 and his next chance to play will be Monday against Boston. |
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| Jan. 7, 2022 |
Vanecek missed Friday's practice with a non-COVID illness, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. - Vanecek should be considered day-to-day leading up to Saturday's game in Minnesota, the second leg of a back-to-back. Having recently cleared COVID-19 protocols, the 25-year-old hasn't played since Dec. 19. Vanecek has a 2.51 GAA and .910 save percentage this season. |
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| Jan. 4, 2022 |
Per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com, Vanecek was on the ice for Tuesday's practice, indicating he's cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols. - Vanecek has missed Washington's last three contests due to the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, but he'll presumably be an option for Friday's game versus St. Louis. The 25-year-old netminder has gone 6-4-5 while posting a 2.51 GAA and a .910 save percentage through 16 contests this season. |
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| Dec. 27, 2021 |
Vanecek landed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Monday. - Vanecek's placement in the protocols would explain the Caps' decision to recall Pheonix Copley from the minors Monday. The 25-year-old Vanecek started three of the team's previous four contests in which he went 2-1-0 with a 2.30 GAA but should probably expect to concede the majority of the starts to Ilya Samsonov even once cleared to return. |
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| Dec. 19, 2021 |
Vanecek will patrol the crease during Sunday night's home game versus the Kings, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. - Vanecek has been dialed in recently, picking up back-to-back wins over the Sabres and the Jets while posting an admirable 1.92 GAA and .945 save percentage. He'll try to secure his seventh victory of the season in a home matchup with an LA squad that's only averaging 2.31 goals per game on the road this year, 27th in the NHL. |
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| Dec. 17, 2021 |
Vanecek will guard the road goal Friday versus the Jets, Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site reports. - Vanecek won his last start over the Sabres in a shootout, allowing two goals on 31 shots. He's posted a 2.63 GAA and a .906 save percentage through six road games this year. |
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| Dec. 11, 2021 |
Vanecek is slated to start between the pipes in Saturday's road game versus the Sabres. - Vanecek was a little shaky in his last start Dec. 2 against the Blackhawks, surrendering three goals on 28 shots en route to a 4-3 shootout loss. The 25-year-old goaltender will try to snap his three-game losing streak in a favorable road matchup with a struggling Sabres squad that's lost five straight games. |
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| Dec. 2, 2021 |
Vanecek will guard the home goal during Thursday's matchup with Chicago. - Vanecek wasn't great in his last start Nov. 21 against Seattle, surrendering four goals on 30 shots en route to a 5-2 loss. The 25-year-old netminder will try to get back in the win column in a favorable home matchup with a Blackhawks team that's 2-7-1 on the road this year. |
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| Nov. 21, 2021 |
Vanecek will get the road start Sunday against the Kraken. - Vanecek took an overtime loss in his last start against the Ducks, but will look to get back in the win column in Washington's first trip to Seattle. The 25-year-old has a 2.39 GAA and .911 save percentage behind a 4-2-4 record in 11 starts this season. |
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| Nov. 16, 2021 |
Vanecek will protect the road goal Tuesday versus the Ducks, Ducks PA Announcer Phil Hulett reports. - Vanecek has won his last two starts, most recently stopped 24 of 25 shots against the Penguins on Sunday. He'll face a Ducks team that has scored 3.56 goals per game, fourth-best in the league. |
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| Nov. 14, 2021 |
Vanecek (undisclosed) will be between the pipes for Sunday's game against the Penguins, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. - Vanecek missed a couple games with an undisclosed injury but is back in action against Pittsburgh, whom he's yet to face this season. The 25-year-old enters the matchup with a 2.51 GAA and .906 save percentage in nine games. |
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| Nov. 12, 2021 |
Vanecek (undisclosed) is not available for Friday's game in Columbus, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. - With Vanecek missing his second straight game, Ilya Samsonov will get the start while Zach Fucale will serve as the backup. The 25-year-old's next chance to play will be Sunday at home against the Penguins. |
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| Nov. 11, 2021 |
Vanecek (undisclosed) won't be available for Thursday's game versus Detroit, NBC Sports Washington reports. - With Vanecek on the shelf, Zach Fucale will make his NHL debut against the Red Wings with Ilya Samsonov serving as his backup. At this point it isn't clear how long Vanecek will be sidelined. |
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| Nov. 8, 2021 |
Vanecek was the first goalie off the ice at the game-day skate Monday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll defend the home cage versus Buffalo. - Vanecek has struggled of late, as he is 0-2-2 in his last five outings, including a 3.33 GAA. If he can't find his game soon, the Czech netminder could find himself watching from the end of the bench in favor of Ilya Samsonov. Still, potential upcoming matchups with Buffalo, Detroit and Columbus could be a good opportunity for Vanecek to turn things around. |
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| Nov. 6, 2021 |
Vanecek stopped 30 of 32 shots in a 2-1 loss to Philadelphia on Saturday. - The Flyers tallied both their goals just over four minutes apart in the second period, a one-timer by Derick Brassard and a rebound by Sean Couturier, and that was enough to extend Vanecek's winless skid to five games (0-2-2). The 25-year-old netminder is 2-2-3 on the season overall with a 2.43 GAA and .908 save percentage. |
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| Nov. 4, 2021 |
Vanecek stopped 13 of 15 shots in a 5-4 overtime loss to Florida on Thursday. - Vanecek came off the bench early in the second period after Florida built a 3-1 lead against starter Ilya Samsonov. He helped the Capitals rally to send the game into overtime, but Eetu Luostarinen's goal 1:55 into the extra period extended Vanecek's winless streak to four games (0-1-2). Vanecek is 2-1-2 overall this season with a 2.49 GAA and .902 save percentage. Neither he nor Samsonov has been able to separate himself from the other early in the season. |
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| May 15, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 3 of 4 shots in the Capitals' 3-2 loss to the Bruins on Saturday. Vanecek did not factor in the decision and remained at 0-0-0 on the season with a 4.56 GAA and .750 save percentage. |
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| May 11, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 24 of 25 shots in the Capitals' 2-1 win over the Bruins on Tuesday. The victory pushed him to 21-10-4 on the season with a 2.69 GAA and .908 save percentage. |
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| May 7, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 25 of 28 shots in the Capitals' 4-2 loss to the Flyers on Friday. The defeat dropped him to 20-10-4 on the season with a 2.74 GAA and .907 save percentage. |
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| May 5, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 19 of 21 shots in the Capitals' 4-2 win over the Rangers on Wednesday. The victory pushed him to 20-9-4 on the season with a 2.73 GAA and .907 save percentage. |
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| May 3, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 23 of 26 shots in the Capitals' 6-3 win over the Rangers on Monday. The victory pushed him to 19-9-4 on the season with a 2.76 GAA and .907 save percentage. |
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| April 29, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 30 of 35 shots in the Capitals' 5-4 overtime loss to the Penguins on Thursday. The defeat dropped him to 18-9-4 on the season with a 2.75 GAA and .908 save percentage. |
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| April 27, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped all 18 shots he faced in the Capitals' 1-0 win over the Islanders on Tuesday for his second shutout of the year. The victory pushed him to 18-9-3 on the season with a 2.68 GAA and .910 save percentage. |
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| April 18, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 22 of 27 shots in the Capitals' 6-3 loss to the Bruins on Sunday. The defeat dropped him to 17-9-3 on the season with a 2.77 GAA and .908 save percentage. |
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| April 15, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 17 of 21 shots in the Capitals' 5-2 loss to the Sabres on Thursday. The defeat dropped him to 17-8-3 on the season with a 2.69 GAA and .911 save percentage. |
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| April 11, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 34 of 35 shots in the Capitals' 8-1 win over the Bruins on Sunday. The victory pushed him to 17-7-3 on the season with a 2.60 GAA and .913 save percentage. |
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| April 9, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 30 of 33 shots in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Sabres on Friday. The victory pushed him to 16-7-3 on the season with a 2.66 GAA and .911 save percentage. |
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| April 6, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 38 of 39 shots in the Capitals' 1-0 loss to the Islanders on Tuesday. The defeat dropped him to 15-7-3 on the season with a 2.64 GAA and .911 save percentage. |
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| April 2, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 22 of 23 shots in the Capitals' 2-1 overtime win over the Devils on Friday. The victory pushed him to 15-6-3 on the season with a 2.71 GAA and .907 save percentage. |
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| April 1, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 7 of 9 shots in the Capitals' 8-4 loss to the Islanders on Thursday. Vanecek did not factor in the decision and remained at 14-6-3 on the season with a 2.79 GAA and .906 save percentage. |
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| March 30, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 22 of 26 shots in the Capitals' 5-2 loss to the Rangers on Tuesday. The defeat dropped him to 14-6-3 on the season with a 2.73 GAA and .907 save percentage. |
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| March 25, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 21 of 24 shots in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Devils on Thursday. The victory pushed him to 14-5-3 on the season with a 2.67 GAA and .910 save percentage. |
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| March 19, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 32 of 33 shots in the Capitals' 2-1 win over the Rangers on Friday. The victory pushed him to 13-5-3 on the season with a 2.66 GAA and .911 save percentage. |
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| March 15, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped all 23 shots he faced in the Capitals' 6-0 win over the Sabres on Monday for his first shutout of the year. The victory pushed him to 12-5-3 on the season with a 2.74 GAA and .908 save percentage. |
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| March 9, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 27 of 31 shots in the Capitals' 5-4 overtime win over the Devils on Tuesday. The victory pushed him to 11-5-3 on the season with a 2.88 GAA and .904 save percentage. |
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| March 5, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 14 of 18 shots in the Capitals' 5-1 loss to the Bruins on Friday. The defeat dropped him to 10-5-3 on the season with a 2.82 GAA and .906 save percentage. |
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| March 3, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 18 of 19 shots in the Capitals' 2-1 shootout win over the Bruins on Wednesday. The victory pushed him to 10-4-3 on the season with a 2.69 GAA and .910 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 27, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 22 of 24 shots in the Capitals' 5-2 win over the Devils on Saturday. The victory pushed him to 9-4-3 on the season with a 2.81 GAA and .909 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 25, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 26 of 28 shots in the Capitals' 5-2 win over the Penguins on Thursday. The victory pushed him to 8-4-3 on the season with a 2.86 GAA and .909 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 23, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 34 of 37 shots in the Capitals' 3-2 overtime loss to the Penguins on Tuesday. The defeat dropped him to 7-4-3 on the season with a 2.92 GAA and .908 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 20, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 20 of 23 shots in the Capitals' 4-1 loss to the Rangers on Saturday. The defeat dropped him to 7-4-2 on the season with a 2.92 GAA and .907 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 18, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 22 of 23 shots in the Capitals' 3-1 win over the Sabres on Thursday. The victory pushed him to 7-3-2 on the season with a 2.90 GAA and .909 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 16, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 26 of 27 shots in the Capitals' 3-1 win over the Penguins on Tuesday. The victory pushed him to 6-3-2 on the season with a 3.06 GAA and .906 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 14, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 32 of 36 shots in the Capitals' 6-3 loss to the Penguins on Sunday. The defeat dropped him to 5-3-2 on the season with a 3.26 GAA and .901 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 7, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 10 of 14 shots in the Capitals' 7-4 loss to the Flyers on Sunday. Vanecek did not factor in the decision and remained at 5-2-2 on the season with a 3.18 GAA and .903 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 4, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 27 of 30 shots in the Capitals' 4-2 loss to the Rangers on Thursday. The defeat dropped him to 5-2-2 on the season with a 2.95 GAA and .911 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 1, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 28 of 32 shots in the Capitals' 5-3 loss to the Bruins on Monday. The defeat dropped him to 5-1-2 on the season with a 2.94 GAA and .913 save percentage. |
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| Jan. 30, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 40 of 43 shots in the Capitals' 4-3 overtime win over the Bruins on Saturday. The victory pushed him to 5-0-2 on the season with a 2.78 GAA and .918 save percentage. |
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| Jan. 28, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 27 of 30 shots in the Capitals' 6-3 win over the Islanders on Thursday. The victory pushed him to 4-0-2 on the season with a 2.75 GAA and .915 save percentage. |
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| Jan. 26, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 32 of 34 shots in the Capitals' 3-2 win over the Islanders on Tuesday. The victory pushed him to 3-0-2 on the season with a 2.70 GAA and .918 save percentage. |
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| Jan. 24, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 45 of 48 shots in the Capitals' 4-3 shootout loss to the Sabres on Sunday. The defeat dropped him to 2-0-2 on the season with a 2.87 GAA and .912 save percentage. |
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| Jan. 22, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 24 of 27 shots in the Capitals' 4-3 shootout win over the Sabres on Friday. The victory pushed him to 2-0-1 on the season with a 2.90 GAA and .898 save percentage. |
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| Jan. 19, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 25 of 30 shots in the Capitals' 5-4 overtime loss to the Penguins on Tuesday. The defeat dropped him to 1-0-1 on the season with a 2.97 GAA and .902 save percentage. |
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| Jan. 15, 2021 |
Vitek Vanecek stopped 30 of 31 shots in the Capitals' 2-1 win over the Sabres on Friday. The victory pushed him to 1-0-0 on the season with a 1.00 GAA and .968 save percentage. |
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