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Send us Fan MailWhat separates the goalies who succeed at the professional level from those who never reach their potential?In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry sits down with Peter Skrabelj, goalie coach for Traktor Chelyabinsk of the KHL, to discuss the mindset, habits, and character traits that define elite goaltenders. Drawing from years of coaching in one of the world's top professional leagues, Peter shares what he looks for in goalies and why mental toughness is just as important as technical skill.Pete and Peter discuss:Why hunger is the number one quality every elite goalie needsHow consistency and daily habits separate good goalies from great onesWhy taking responsibility accelerates your developmentHow to stay mentally strong during a long professional seasonThe importance of healthy competition between goalie partnersWhy preparation and communication build confidence before every startHow great goalies respond to adversity instead of making excusesPeter also shares stories from coaching in the KHL, including goalies who exceeded expectations through relentless work ethic and others who struggled after becoming too comfortable. His message is simple:Talent opens the door, but hunger keeps you there.The conversation also explores what makes goalies like Andrei Vasilevskiy, Sergei Bobrovsky, and Jakub Dobeš so successful, highlighting the importance of athleticism, balance, vision, preparation, and a relentless desire to keep improving.
Spring Cleaning – Tampa Bay LightningThe Tampa Bay Lightning remain one of the NHL's model organizations, but another first-round playoff exit raises serious questions about whether their championship window is beginning to close. After finishing second in the Atlantic Division, Tampa Bay lost a tightly contested seven-game series to the Montreal Canadiens, marking a fourth consecutive opening-round elimination. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine the Lightning's regular-season excellence, postseason scoring problems, major injury challenges, and the difficult decisions awaiting General Manager Julien BriseBois.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Lightning finish second in the Atlantic Division before losing to Montreal in seven games during the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It becomes Tampa Bay's fourth straight first-round defeat since reaching the 2022 Stanley Cup Final.[00:00:30] Despite the playoff disappointment, Neil emphasizes the extraordinary consistency of the organization. Since winning their second consecutive Stanley Cup in 2021, the Lightning have averaged more than 102 standings points per season.[00:01:00] Jon Cooper continues to get strong results regardless of injuries or roster limitations. Even when key players are unavailable, Cooper consistently finds combinations that allow Tampa Bay to remain competitive.[00:01:30] Nikita Kucherov delivers another elite regular season, recording his fourth consecutive 100-point campaign and the sixth of his career. His production keeps Tampa Bay among the NHL's most dangerous offensive teams.[00:01:50] Jake Guentzel reaches the 30-goal mark for the sixth time in his career while setting a personal best with 88 points. Brandon Hagel also produces a career season with 36 goals and a plus-34 rating.[00:02:10] Defenseman Darren Raddysh provides one of the season's biggest surprises, finishing with 22 goals, 48 assists, and 70 points while posting a plus-21 rating. His breakout season positions him for a significant contract as an unrestricted free agent.[00:02:30] Brayden Point experiences a major decline in goal production. After previously scoring 51, 46, and 42 goals, he finishes with only 18 while missing 19 games due to injury.[00:02:50] Injuries become a defining part of Tampa Bay's season, with the club losing 339 man-games. Victor Hedman appears in only 33 games because of injuries and a leave of absence to focus on his mental health.[00:03:10] Ryan McDonagh, Emil Lilleberg, and Erik Cernak also miss significant time, often leaving the Lightning without multiple regular defensemen simultaneously.[00:03:30] Neil believes Cooper deserves serious consideration for his first Jack Adams Award. He compares Cooper's candidacy with Dan Muse in Pittsburgh and Lindy Ruff in Buffalo.[00:04:00] While the regular-season product remains excellent, the Lightning's postseason results reveal a troubling trend. Tampa Bay has now failed to advance beyond the first round in four consecutive seasons.[00:04:25] Tampa Bay scores only 15 goals during its seven-game series against Montreal. Because nearly every game remains within one goal, a single additional offensive play could have changed the outcome.[00:04:45] Brandon Hagel leads the Lightning with six playoff goals, but the rest of the offense struggles. Jake Guentzel and Dominic James finish with two goals each, while Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov score only once apiece.[00:05:05] Kucherov's postseason production becomes a major concern. Despite his regular-season brilliance, he has scored only two goals across his last 22 playoff games over four seasons.[00:05:30] Corey Perry and Nick Paul also fail to provide the secondary scoring Tampa Bay needs. Neil believes the Lightning occasionally become too focused on making the perfect play instead of creating simpler scoring opportunities.[00:05:50] Montreal goaltender Jakub Dobeš delivers an outstanding performance in Game 7, helping the Canadiens survive despite Tampa Bay controlling much of the play.[00:06:15] Andrei Vasilevskiy forces the deciding game with a 1-0 shutout in Game 6, although he faces only nine shots. In Game 7, Alex Newhook scores the series-winning goal on a puck that caroms off Vasilevskiy after being played from behind the net.[00:06:45] Attention shifts to Julien BriseBois and the offseason ahead. Tampa Bay owns six selections in the 2026 NHL Draft but does not have a first-round pick after trading it to Seattle in the Oliver Bjorkstrand deal.[00:07:10] The Lightning also lack a fourth-round selection and enter the offseason slightly above the projected salary cap before the July 1 reset.[00:07:30] Unrestricted free agents include Oliver Bjorkstrand, Corey Perry, Mitchell Chaffee, Scott Sabourin, Darren Raddysh, and Declan Carlile. The Lightning have no restricted free agents requiring new contracts.[00:07:50] Several members of the core remain signed through the 2029-30 season, including Guentzel, Point, Hagel, Anthony Cirelli, Cernak, and J.J. Moser.[00:08:10] Nikita Kucherov becomes eligible for unrestricted free agency after the following season. With Kucherov, Point, and Vasilevskiy currently carrying team-high salaries of $9.5 million, BriseBois may soon need to open the vault to retain his superstar.[00:08:35] The Lightning are also becoming one of the NHL's older teams. Neil believes their win-now window remains open, but the organization must acknowledge that its championship core cannot remain at the top forever.[00:09:00] Tampa Bay's limited draft capital and consistently low draft position have weakened the prospect pipeline. That makes it difficult to replace aging veterans with inexpensive young players.[00:09:30] Neil concludes that free agency may be Tampa Bay's most realistic path for supplementing the roster in the immediate future. Until the Lightning rebuild their collection of draft picks and prospects, BriseBois must continue using creative trades and veteran signings to keep the team among the NHL's contenders.
Hallo Hockeyfreunde, heute machen wir Werbung für den Eishockeysport. Wir besprechen die Gründe, warum Eishockey der geilste Sport ist und ihr euren Freuden, Familienangehörigen, Arbeitskollegen, Postbote, etc. zum Eishockey bringen müsst. Viel Spass! Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.
Hallo Hockeyfreunde, heute machen wir Werbung für den Eishockeysport. Wir besprechen die Gründe, warum Eishockey der geilste Sport ist und ihr euren Freuden, Familienangehörigen, Arbeitskollegen, Postbote, etc. zum Eishockey bringen müsst. Viel Spass! Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.
Hallo Hockeyfreunde, heute machen wir Werbung für den Eishockeysport. Wir besprechen die Gründe, warum Eishockey der geilste Sport ist und ihr euren Freuden, Familienangehörigen, Arbeitskollegen, Postbote, etc. zum Eishockey bringen müsst. Viel Spass! Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.
Hallo Hockeyfreunde, heute machen wir Werbung für den Eishockeysport. Wir besprechen die Gründe, warum Eishockey der geilste Sport ist und ihr euren Freuden, Familienangehörigen, Arbeitskollegen, Postbote, etc. zum Eishockey bringen müsst. Viel Spass! Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.
Hallo Hockeyfreunde, heute machen wir Werbung für den Eishockeysport. Wir besprechen die Gründe, warum Eishockey der geilste Sport ist und ihr euren Freuden, Familienangehörigen, Arbeitskollegen, Postbote, etc. zum Eishockey bringen müsst. Viel Spass! Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.
Hallo Hockeyfreunde, heute machen wir Werbung für den Eishockeysport. Wir besprechen die Gründe, warum Eishockey der geilste Sport ist und ihr euren Freuden, Familienangehörigen, Arbeitskollegen, Postbote, etc. zum Eishockey bringen müsst. Viel Spass! Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.
Hallo Hockeyfreunde, heute machen wir Werbung für den Eishockeysport. Wir besprechen die Gründe, warum Eishockey der geilste Sport ist und ihr euren Freuden, Familienangehörigen, Arbeitskollegen, Postbote, etc. zum Eishockey bringen müsst. Viel Spass! Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Baker Mayfield's comments that he and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren't close on a new contract. Rick has learned that the Bucs first offer was so low that Baker's camp didn't even counter. Mayfield also said he wouldn't negotiate once Training Camp starts. Plus the Rays lose 2-of-3 to the Marlins as they've lost 10 out of 13 games, Andrei Vasilevskiy wins the Vezina Trophy as the league's best goaltender plus the University of Tampa wins their 3rd straight National Championship in baseball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! Got Yer Back Podcast Host Jason Strudwick on Mike Babcock's future with the Oilers, the Oilers' leadership impact and Joe Pavelski's interview with the Maple Leafs. They further delve into Babcock's comeback to the NHL, Jon Cooper winning the Jack Adams Award, Andrei Vasilevskiy winning the Vezina Trophy hardware and Bryan hands out his FanDuel Best Bets.
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with the Buffalo News' Mike Harrington (1:26) to tee up the Sabres' series opener against the Habs in Round 2. They tee up a series between two of the youngest teams in the league, how the Sabres stack up against Montreal, and much more. Then, Former Hart Trophy Winner and Habs legend José Théodore (26:40) joins the show! They discuss how Jakub Dobeš outplayed Tampa's Andrei Vasilevskiy, the importance of having Noah Dobson back in the lineup, how the Habs top line can find its game, and much more. They end things off discussing expansion coming to the PWHL and the latest updates to the Live FPG Conn Smythe Rankings. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Dave Mishkin and Greg Linnelli recap the Tampa Bay Lightning's exit interview day where we heard from Victor Hedman on this absence from the team, GM Julien BriseBois' comments on the season and Andrei Vasilevskiy's irritated remarks. Power Lunch is presented by Reif Rum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning held their exit interviews on Tuesday after they lost their first round playoff series to the Montreal Canadiens 4-games-to-3. Hear from General Manager Julien BriseBois, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Nikita Kucherov, Brandon Hagel, JJ Moser, Brayden Point, Ryan McDonagh, Nick Paul and Darren Raddysh. Victor Hedman spoke about taking a personal leave to focus on this mental health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New York Rangers analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics, Steve Valiquette (2:47), joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne for his weekly appearance. Vally weighs in on what's at the top of the Leafs' offseason to-do list after hiring John Chayka and Mats Sundin, who the Canucks should pick first overall if they win tonight's lottery, Andrei Vasilevskiy's comments on the Lightning's puck luck, what went wrong for the Stars in Round One, and what to expect from a Jakub Dobeš/Alex Lyon goalie matchup in Round Two. Later, Nick, Justin, and Sam McKee react to a development for the Leafs in the lottery, Julien BriseBois reaffirming the Bolts' commitment to Jon Cooper, a missed icing call before the Golden Knights' game-winner, and Victor Hedman announcing that his absence was due to mental health. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens play Game 7 tonight at Benchmark International Arena. The winner moves onto the 2nd round to face the Buffalo Sabres and the loser's season is over. Corey Perry will play in his 12th Game 7, the 5th most all-time. Andrei Vasilevskiy is 2-2 in Game 7s with a .945 save percentage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The funniest man in Tampa Bay, comedian and 102.5 The Bone personality Johnny B (https://x.com/JohnnyBTampa) joins Schooley and Shooter after the Tampa Bay Lightnings OVERTIME win in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs first round verses the Montreal Canadians. The guys break down the 1-0 game in which the Lightning forced Game 7 at home in Tampa. Gage Goncalves was the overtime hero while goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy returned to his dominant form. #gobolts #reactions #NHLPlayoffs #StanleyCup Get your FREEZE THE BAY stadium series themed shirts while they last: https://novapresslab.com/products/we-the-thunder-freeze-the-bayOur followers can now get $20 off their first purchase at SeatGeek.com using promo code "STRIKE20"THANK YOU FOR BEING THE THUNDER PLEASE TELL A FELLOW BOLT FAN ABOUT THIS PODCAST!Get all our links: https://we-the-thunder.onemob.com/p/wethethunderTwitter | Youtube | Facebook#gobolts #stanleycup #tampabay #hockeypodcast #liveshow #hockey #letsgoBolts #hockeybay
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Dave Mishkin and Erik Erlendsson break down last night's Tampa Bay Lightning's 1-0 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 6 to avoid elimination. Now it's on to Game 7 in Tampa on Sunday. The Lightning kill over a penalty in OT, Gage Goncalves gets the winner and Andrei Vasilevskiy get his 8th career postseason shutout. Power Lunch is presented by Reif Rum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning avoided elimination as they beat the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in overtime in Game 6. Gage Goncalves scored in extra time to become just the 3rd Lightning player with an OT winner in an elimination game. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 30 saves for his 8th career postseason shutout. The Lightning host the Canadiens on Sunday at 6pm ET for Game 7 in this first round playoff series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
**Podcast Description:** Game 7 is here—and Chris Mathis is calling his shot. On this episode of *The Chris Mathis Show*, Chris breaks down the **one reason** the Tampa Bay Lightning will take down Montreal and survive Game 7: Andrei Vasilevskiy. From clutch saves to his unmatched composure under pressure, Chris explains why Vasilevskiy is built for moments exactly like this. When everything is on the line, the Lightning's confidence starts—and ends—with their elite goaltender. Can Montreal find a way past the brick wall in net, or will Vasilevskiy once again prove why he's one of the most dominant playoff performers in hockey? It all comes down to Game 7—and Chris tells you why the answer is already in the crease.
The Tampa Bay Lightning lost 3-2 to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5. They now trail the best-of-7 series, 3-games-to-2. Dominic James and Jake Guentzel scored the goals. Hear from Head Coach Jon Cooper, Dominic James, Corey Perry and Brayden Point. Andrei Vasilevskiy is a Vezina Trophy finalist for the 6th time in his career. On this date in Lightning history, Brayden Point had 4 points to lead the Lightning over the Bruins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dan Vladar puts on an absolute clinic — 42 saves in a 1-0 shutout — as the Flyers punch their ticket to Round 2. A true steal when it mattered most.Montreal and Vegas both respond in Game 5s, but not without drama. Brendan Gallagher makes an instant impact just minutes into his return, while Jakub Dobes continues to give the Habs a chance every night. Meanwhile, Tampa's stars are ice cold — with Anthony Cirelli's line causing problems and Alex Texier's winner slipping past Andrei Vasilevskiy in a brutal moment.Now it all comes down to tonight:Connor McDavid and the Oilers, and the Stars — both staring down elimination trying to force Game 7s.We're joined by David Pagnotta for the latest from around the league:What are the Leafs cooking this summer? (Sundin/Chayka rumors
New York Rangers analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics Steve Valiquette (5:48) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to remember former goaltender and legendary Canucks broadcaster John Garrett before diving into the future of the Ottawa Senators' goaltending after getting swept by the Carolina Hurricanes, how the series catered to Frederik Andersen, 'dead angle' goals, the differences in offence between the regular season and playoffs, how the Canes have excelled in post-season goals, how Connor Ingram has struggled against the Anaheim Ducks but reasons to have him start in Game 5 over Tristan Jarry, and how the Montreal Canadiens can get past Andrei Vasilevskiy. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss the Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars Game 5 and Ottawa Senators GM Steve Staios addressing Brady Tkachuk's future. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
New York Rangers analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics, Steve Valiquette (3:58), joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about why his concerns for the Ottawa Senators — who are down 0-2 in their series with the Carolina Hurricanes — focus on Linus Ullmark's performance, why Frederik Andersen hasn't changed in his eyes, how the Canadiens are finding ways to get by Andrei Vasilevskiy, if Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen can outplay Jeremy Swayman, and Connor Hellebuyck airing out his grievances on the Jets' season. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee touch on Sunny Mehta's introductory press conference as the new general manager for the New Jersey Devils and if Sheldon Keefe will stay on as their head coach. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off with the latest on the Toronto Maple Leafs' ongoing GM search. They discuss the team's timeline, the latest candidates, including Ryan Martin from the Rangers, Evan Gold from the Bruins, Scott White from the Stars, and former Leaf Gary Roberts. Then, they share their thoughts on the first two days of Stanley Cup playoff action, including a captain vs. captain scrap to kick off the Sens/Hurricanes series. Later, Craig Simpson (32:17) joins the show to discuss Montreal's Game 1 win over the Lightning, Juraj Slafkovský's hat trick, Cole Caufield's maturity, Tampa's costly penalties, and the pressure on Andrei Vasilevskiy after a rough postseason opener.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
The playoffs are already delivering chaos. The Buffalo Sabres storm back in Game 1 with three goals in just over four minutes, erasing a 2–0 deficit in an absolutely electric finish—because of course, it's playoff Tage.We break down a wild opening night that saw the Minnesota Wild, Philadelphia Flyers, and Montreal Canadiens all steal road wins to kick off their series. And yes… we need to talk about Juraj Slafkovsky. How good is this guy right now?Despite managing just nine shots through two periods, the Canadiens found a way—while Andrei Vasilevskiy didn't exactly look like himself. So which home team down 1–0 should be the most concerned?Overreaction time: Are the Colorado Avalanche really about to sweep the Los Angeles Kings?Do the Anaheim Ducks have to win on the road to stay alive?Cole Bagley joins for “The All 32” to talk Utah vs. the Vegas Golden Knights—was Game 1 a missed opportunity or proof Utah can hang on?
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Carlo Calaiacovo and Eduardo Encina join Tony Marinaro to discuss the biggest turning point for the Montreal Canadiens this season, how reliable can their goaltending really be, the importance of depth contributions, underrated difference makers, how to beat Andrei Vasilevskiy, the Lightning's health heading into game 1 and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Tampa Bay Lightning practiced on Friday as they begin preparations for their best-of-7 series vs. the Montreal Canadiens that starts on Sunday night at Benchmark International Arena. You'll hear from Head Coach Jon Cooper, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Corey Perry, JJ Moser, Gage Goncalves and Dominic James.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matthew Fairburn from the Athletic joins Gene to discuss the Buffalo Sabres 1st playoff game in 15 years. Bruins at Sabres Sunday night. Matthew answers all the tough questions & gets you all set for game 1.
Full Show Broadcast features Matthew Fairburn (Friday) from the Athletic covering the Buffalo Sabres playoffs. The voice of the Rochester Americans, Hall of Famer, The Great Don Stevens joins the show. Tim shares his awful take & Gene has shots plus last call.
Mediocrity breeds contempt as Rick Bowness and Todd McLellan both vented their frustrations through the media when their teams were eliminated from playoff contention this week. Turning to the East playoff matchups, Tampa’s experience may give them a slight edge over Montreal in a feisty, likely tight series, Carolina’s goaltending remains a big question against Ottawa in what should be low-scoring, Pittsburgh/Philly renews a heated rivalry with plenty of unpredictability, and Buffalo’s speed and scoring could outlast Boston’s tighter style. In the West, playoff positioning is still shifting with L.A. seen as Edmonton’s ideal matchup as they await Leon Draisaitl’s return. Anaheim and Colorado also await outcomes in tonight's games. Dallas/Minnesota looks like a true coin flip but could be impacted by Stars' injuries, and Vegas faces a dangerous but inexperienced Utah despite the former riding a surge under new coach John Tortorella. NHL award chatter sees crowded Hart and Norris races, Peter Schaefer leading the Calder, Andrei Vasilevskiy and Ilya Sorokin atop Vezina consideration, and multiple strong Jack Adams candidates in a wide-open field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have clinched home-ice in their first round matchup with the Montreal Canadiens. The Bolts host the New York Rangers tonight on Fan Appreciation Night to wrap up the regular season. Nikita Kucherov is 4 points behind in the scoring race, Brayden Point needs 2 goals for another 20-goal season and Andrei Vasilevskiy is 1 win from his second 40-win season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CEO of Clear Sight Analytics, New York Rangers analyst and former NHL goaltender Stephen Valiquette (4:08) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about which goaltender has the most pressure heading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs including Linus Ullmark, why the Montreal Canadiens have the strongest goalie tandem, why Andrei Vasilevskiy struggles defending with traffic in front, who should the Pittsburgh Penguins start in net, which game had the biggest impact on the Detroit Red Wings missing the playoffs, and the trends between smaller vs. bigger goaltenders. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss the direction of the Vancouver Canucks' front office personnel and much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
The Tampa Bay Lightning play at the Montreal Canadiens tonight looking to snap their 2-game losing streak. The Bolts are now in 2nd place, 2 points behind Buffalo with a game in hand as there are 4 games left in the season. Andrei Vasilevskiy can move up to 21st place in all-time wins, Nikita Kucherov can match his goal total from last season and Darren Raddysh is the nominee for the Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe examines the Buffalo Sabres' path to the playoffs while comparing the team's roster to divisional rivals like Montreal and Tampa Bay. They also debate the definition of deep space regarding NASA's Artemis mission and critique Andrei Vasilevskiy's recent postseason statistics. 01:00 - NASA Artemis Mission Images 03:51 - Buffalo Zamboni Naming Ideas 04:56 - Sabres NHL Playoff Matchups 15:35 - Playoff Experience Debate 21:34 - Vasilevskiy Performance Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 to wrap up their 7-game home stand. Darren Raddysh set the franchise record for goals by a defenseman in a single season at 21, Jake Guentzel ties his career-high for points at 84 and Andrei Vasilevskiy gets his league-leading 37th win. The Lightning have clinched a playoff berth for the 9th straight season and 12 times in the last 13 seasons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-2 on Thursday night as Nikita Kucherov had another 3-point night on the road, Anthony Cirelli had 3 points, Darren Raddysh scored his 18th goal and Jake Guentzel scores 30 goals for the 5th straight season. Hear from Head Coach Jon Cooper, Anthony Cirelli and Darren Raddysh on the game. On this date in Lightning history, Andrei Vasilevskiy sets the franchise record for saves in a game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Vancouver Canucks tonight in the 2nd game of their 4-game road trip. Nikita Kucherov has 111 points this season which is tied for 2nd most in the NHL. In his last 45 games, he has 93 points, the beat 45-game scoring mark in 30 years. Andrei Vasilevskiy leads the NHL with 31 wins and is 2nd in save percentage at .914. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Carolina Hurricanes tonight looking for their 2nd straight win. The Lightning will get Erik Cernak back tonight and could see Nick Paul make his return as well. Nikita Kucherov wins the NHLPA's Player of the Week for the 2nd time this season, Jake Guentzel close to setting the franchise record for fewest game needed to reach 150 points and Andrei Vasilevskiy is just the 6th goal to reach 30-wins in 9 different seasons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning begin a 3-game homestand tonight vs. the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Bolts are 0-2 this season vs. Columbus. Andrei Vasilevskiy is looking for his 30th win, Nikita Kucherov is 3 points short of 1,100 in his career while Corey Perry became just 3rd Lightning player to score a goal in each of his first two games after joining the team. Brandon Hagel was fined $5,000 for his altercation with Rasmus Dahlin on Sunday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on The Tampa Bay Lightning's 6-2 loss to the Sabres in a game that saw Jon Cooper pull goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy in the 2nd period. Plus thoughts from Joey Knight's funeral, more on where Mike Evans may end up in free agency and a mailbag question about Todd Bowles wanting more size on defense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are back to practice today before they embark on a 4-game road trip to Minnesota, Winnipeg, Toronto and Buffalo. We may get injury updates on Gage Goncalves and Dominic James who both left Saturday's game and didn't return. The Syracuse Crunch have won 9 of their last 10 games and Lightning Prospect Marco Mignosa was named the OHL Player of the Month in February. On this date in Lightning history, Andrei Vasilevskiy recorded his 3 consecutive shutout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Buffalo Sabres tonight in a battle of the top 2 teams in the Atlantic Division. The Bolts are riding a 10-game home win streak while Nikita Kucherov is looking to tie a career best 13-game point streak. Andrei Vasilevskiy has earned standings points in 18 straight games. Happy Birthday to Darren Raddysh who has 53 points in 51 games this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 340 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features 13-year NHL veteran and second-year Anaheim Ducks goalie coach Peter Budaj. In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Budaj takes us through some of the most important lessons -- on and off the ice -- from an NHL career twice derailed with prolonged stints in the AHL, and the transition to coaching. From breaking into pro hockey alongside boyhood idol Patrick Roy, to finding your own game while playing alongside some of the world's best -- his partners included Carey Price, Jonathan Quick and Andrei Vasilevskiy -- the importance of great fitness, and how to succeed in the backup role, Budaj shares several great lessons for goalies of all ages and skill levels. In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop it Goaltending U the App, we dig into the potential dangers of statements like "you can do anything you put your mind to" for young goalies.We also review this week's Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which features Eric Comrie of the Winnipeg Jets breaking down RVH decisions while managing a bumper threat on the power play.And in our weekly gear segment, we head to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at some special order CCM chest protectors with added protection for CHL and NCAA goalies that are now on sale.
Ask Dubey is back for episode 32!Before diving into your Oilers questions, Dubey reacts to the wild Stadium Series matchup between the Lightning and Bruins — including an old-school goalie fight at center ice between Jeremy Swayman and Andrei Vasilevskiy. A rare sight, even rarer that both goalies stayed in the game. Dubey breaks down why moments like that fire everyone up, and why goalie fights are still such a tricky situation in today's NHL.From there, it's straight into your questions. Who's really to blame in a blowout — the goalie or the team in front of him? Can players mentally drift with the Olympics right around the corner? And of course, the big one Oilers fans are debating right now: did Edmonton make a mistake trading for Tristan Jarry?Dubey gives a calm, honest breakdown of the Oilers' goaltending situation, why the Skinner change needed to happen, and why fans shouldn't be riding the emotional roller coaster on a game-to-game basis. Perspective, context, and goalie logic — all in one episode.Drop your questions for future episodes using #AskDubey in the comments or on any OilersNation social platform.0:00 – Stadium Series chaos & goalie fight reaction2:40 – Who's really responsible for blowout losses?5:23 – Do players mentally check out before the Olympics?7:55 – Did the Oilers make a mistake trading for Jarry?12:01 – Final thoughts & how to submit your questionsDrop your questions for future episodes using #AskDubey or leave them in the comments below
Episode 339 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fantastic interview with top Montreal Canadiens puck-stopping prospect Jacob Fowler (and a couple shorter chats with southpaw Andrei Vasilevskiy, fellow fighter Alex Nedeljkovic and veteran Jake Allen).In the feature interview appropriately presented by NHL Sense Arena, we catch up with Fowler shortly after returning to Laval of the AHL following his first big stint up with the Canadiens and get to know the 21-year-old and his unique path to pro, including growing in a non-traditional hockey market in Florida, long drives to the rink that reminded us of Carey Price's early years (minus the plane), and playing a wide variety of sports long after many of his peers were specializing in one. A gold medal winner at the World Junior A Championships and World Junior Championships, a USHL champion, MVP and top goalie, and a two-year standout at Boston College, including winning the Mike Richter Award as the top goalie in the NCAA, this is a can't miss get-to-know-Fowler interview.In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop it Goaltending U the App, we follow up last week's conversation about how to handle vague critiques with a longer look at how to help your young goalie engage in conversations with their coaches -- with or without you, depending on age.We also review this week's Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which features Dustin Wolf of the Calgary Flames explaining post-exit options, as well as his keys to shifts off screen shots.And in our weekly gear segment we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports to continue our look at the new Vaughn Ion line, this time with a closer look at their latest chest protector.
Giants co-owner Steve Tisch's name appears in the newly released Epstein files, though Tisch maintains his association was brief and strictly professional. C-Lo's in for Jerry with the Knicks extending their winning streak to six games while the Nets suffered a blowout at the hands of the Pistons. The Stadium Series turned into a spectacle with a rare goalie fight between Jeremy Swayman and Andrei Vasilevskiy.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's wild 6-5 shootout win over the Boston Bruins outside at Raymond James Stadium. The Bolts overcame a 4-goal deficit to win for the first time in franchise history, they scored a goal 11-seconds in and Andrei Vasilevskiy got in a goalie fight. Plus an update on Bucs Assistant Coaching search and Mike Evans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 336 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, celebrates the life of Glenn Hall, the Hockey Hall of Fame goalie who passed away this week at age 94. In the feature interview appropriately presented by NHL Sense Arena, we flash back to 2019, when InGoal had a chance to sit down with one of the greatest to ever strap on the pads, Mr. Goalie himself, in his living room, sharing a few beverages and a lot of great stories. From the well known NHL record 502 consecutive games played and being a butterfly pioneer despite never wearing a mask, to lesser knowns tales and teammates, this can't miss interview with Hall will leave you smiling.In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop it Goaltending U the App, we talk about the importance of preparation through a different lens of when too much -- or the wrong type -- does more harm than good. We also review this week's Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which features Matt Murray breaking down video of a 2-on-1 and explaining how the bus shot-or-pass read is often based on your own defense. And in our weekly gear segment we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for look at a special NHL chest protector you can only buy from them: A Bauer Pro model worn by Andrei Vasilevskiy and Jacob Fowler.