Andrei Vasilevskiy, the goaltender for the Tampa Bay Lightning, is set to make his season debut against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh. This confirmation came from the Lightning's coach, Jon Cooper. Vasilevskiy's return is highly anticipated as he is considered a cornerstone of the organization. He has been spotted leading the team onto the ice for warm-ups, indicating his readiness to play. Vasilevskiy's season debut resulted in a win for the Lightning. He has also been observed as the first player on the ice before games, signaling his starting role for the team.
Vasilevskiy is sitting on the bench, the #Bolts have the extra attacker on the ice with more than 2:30 remaining in regulation
Vasilevskiy is the first player on the ice for the #Bolts so he will be in the net tonight
For the first time in a long time, Andrei Vasilevskiy leads the #Bolts onto the ice for pregame warm-ups here at AMALIE Arena.
Andrei Vasilevskiy leads the #Bolts out onto the ice
Andrei Vasilevskiy leads the #Bolts onto the ice and pregame warm-ups are underway here at Ball Arena.
Jonas Johansson was the only goalie on the ice for morning skate, so I’d expect Andrei Vasilevskiy to start for the #Bolts tonight.
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"He’s one of the cornerstones of our organization. Any time you get one of those guys back, it’s a pretty exciting time." At this point last year, the #Bolts had two more points than they have today. Now, Andrei Vasilevskiy is ready for his season debut. https://t.co/nrSUcr5AZ9
Jon Cooper confirms Andrei Vasilevskiy will get his first start of the season tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes #GoBolts https://t.co/JSjiy2B06C
Andrei Vasilevskiy was the first #GoBolts goaltender off the ice at today’s morning skate in Carolina , according to @Gabby_Shirley_ , so we are looking at Vasilevskiy’s season debut coming tonight against the Hurricanes in Raleigh.