Vitek Vanecek started as the goaltender for the New Jersey Devils in their game against the Chicago Blackhawks. He made notable saves, leading to his regular starting position. Tomas Nosek, who had been out due to injury, returned to practice and was set to play against the Washington Capitals. However, Vanecek was pulled from the game against the Capitals after giving up 2 goals on 5 shots.
Vanecek pulled after giving up 2 goals on 5 shots. Both goals coming on two consecutive shots, just slightly after the 10 minute mark of the period. #NJDevils
Here’s your #NJDevils lineup tonight against Washington. • Nosek returns • Holtz in, Willman out 🥅 Vanecek https://t.co/viPFxvPiKN
Vitek Vanecek leads the #NJDevils to the ice for warmups. He's your starting goaltender tonight.
#NJDevils lining up like this for morning skate ahead of facing Washington. • Looks like Nosek is playing. • Holtz or Willman likely he odd man out, both rotating on the fourth line. https://t.co/BWpDlzl12p
Good morning. The #NJDevils face the Caps tonight. Nosek is on the ice and Vanecek is in the starter’s net. https://t.co/BZtNxQ5ogi
Vitek Vanecek in the #NJDevils starters net at morning skate. https://t.co/55MoHilI8z
Tomas Nosek on the ice for #NJDevils morning skate
Tomas Nosek says he’s feeling ready to come back. #NJDevils
Tomas Nosek getting in some PK time during #NJDevils practice
❗️Tomas Nosek has returned to #NJDevils practice. He’s on the ice this morning. He hasn’t played, out with injury, since Oct. 13 vs. Arizona. https://t.co/GmHj0khRU2
Vanecek on the bench. #NJDevils
This is why Vitek Vanecek has taken over starting duties. Making the extra saves. #NJDevils https://t.co/O3h8R5YOzR
Vanecek starts 6th game in the last eight games. #NJDevils
what a save from Vanecek, wow
Underway in Chicago. Vanecek vs. Soderblom #NJDevils #Blackhawks