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Vasilevskiy Aims for 7th Straight Win vs. Islanders
3 Dec
Summary
- Vasilevskiy defends road net against Islanders on Tuesday.
- He won his last six games, stopping 162 of 169 shots.
- Islanders average 2.88 goals per game this season.
Andrei Vasilevskiy is slated to be in goal for his team's upcoming road game against the Islanders on Tuesday. He enters this matchup with an impressive streak, having won his last six consecutive starts. During this dominant stretch, Vasilevskiy has been a formidable presence, successfully turning away 162 of the 169 shots he has faced.
His season statistics reflect this strong recent play, boasting a record of 11 wins, 5 losses, and 2 overtime losses. He has recorded one shutout, maintaining a goals-against average of 2.32 and a save percentage of .915 over 18 appearances. These numbers indicate Vasilevskiy's reliability and effectiveness between the pipes.
The Islanders, meanwhile, have struggled offensively, averaging just 2.88 goals per game this campaign, which ranks them tied for 22nd in the league. They will need to find a way to break through Vasilevskiy's current hot streak to secure a victory.
