Andrei
Vasilevskiy
G · TBL · Elite
- PAL
- 95
- WAR
- 5.8
- Value
- 94
- SV%
- .912
2025-26№ 4 / 98
Andrei Vasilevskiy (Tampa Bay Lightning) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Andrei Vasilevskiy
HEIGHT : 193 cm · WEIGHT : 100 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : July 24, 1994 · Tyumen, Russia
Drafted : 2012 · TBL · round 1, pick #19
Contract : $9,500,000 · 2020-21 → 2027-28 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $8,500,000NMC / M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 13 | 8 | 4 | 2.85 | .883 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 58 | 39 | 15 | 2.31 | .912 | 2 |
| 2024-25 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 63 | 38 | 20 | 2.18 | .921 | 6 |
| 2023-24 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 52 | 30 | 20 | 2.90 | .900 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 60 | 34 | 22 | 2.65 | .915 | 4 |
| 2021-22 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 63 | 39 | 18 | 2.49 | .916 | 2 |
| 2020-21 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 42 | 31 | 10 | 2.21 | .925 | 5 |
| 2019-20 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 52 | 35 | 14 | 2.56 | .917 | 3 |
| 2018-19 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 53 | 39 | 10 | 2.40 | .925 | 6 |
| 2017-18 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 65 | 44 | 17 | 2.62 | .920 | 8 |
| 2016-17 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 50 | 23 | 17 | 2.61 | .917 | 2 |
| 2015-16 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 24 | 11 | 10 | 2.76 | .910 | 1 |
| 2014-15 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 16 | 7 | 5 | 2.36 | .918 | 1 |
| NHL totals | 611 | 378 | 182 | 2.51 | .916 | 42 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2.18 | .897 | 1 |
| 2024-25 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3.27 | .872 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3.22 | .897 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3.56 | .875 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 23 | 14 | 9 | 2.52 | .922 | 1 |
| 2020-21 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 23 | 16 | 7 | 1.90 | .937 | 5 |
| 2019-20 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 25 | 18 | 7 | 1.90 | .927 | 1 |
| 2018-19 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3.82 | .856 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 17 | 11 | 6 | 2.58 | .918 | 0 |
| 2015-16 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 8 | 3 | 4 | 2.76 | .925 | 0 |
| 2014-15 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3.19 | .895 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 127 | 70 | 54 | 2.43 | .917 | 8 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Stanley Cup2 times · 2020-21, 2019-20
- 🏆 Conn Smythe Trophyonce · 2020-21
- 🏆 Vezina Trophy2 times · 2025-26, 2018-19
Andrei Vasilevskiy: our analysis
2025-26 season: 58 GP, 39 W, 15 L, .912 SV%, 2.31 GAA, 2 SO. WAR 5.8 (4th of 98) · PAL 95, elite.
In 2025-26, Andrei Vasilevskiy, 32, posts a PAL Rating of 95 out of 100 (elite), and his WAR of 5.8 ranks 4th among 98 regulars, among the league's elite.
His strengths: high danger (96, among the best in the league), workload (96, among the best in the league) and impact (94, among the best in the league).
GSAx: +21.1 (goals saved above expected).
A season in line with 2024-25 (PAL of 96); his WAR went from 6.8 to 5.8.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 94 (exceptional value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Andrei Vasilevskiy's story
Drafted 19th overall by Tampa Bay in 2012, Andrei Vasilevskiy came up through the Salavat Yulaev system after beginning his junior career with Tolpar in the MHL. He made early KHL appearances in 2012–13 and showed the sort of shutout performances that marked him out as a goaltender worth watching before crossing to North America.
Tampa Bay signed him to a three‑year entry-level deal in May 2014 and assigned him to their AHL affiliate in Syracuse. Recalls to the Lightning followed during the 2014–15 season; his NHL debut on 16 December 2014 resulted in a win, and he soon recorded his first NHL shutout. Those initial stops between AHL and NHL set the stage for a rapid transition into a regular starting role.
Once established, Vasilevskiy became central to Tampa Bay’s run of success. He backstopped the Lightning to Stanley Cup victories in 2020 and 2021, posting a Cup‑clinching shutout in 2020 and collecting the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2021 after a string of series‑clinching shutouts. Over those seasons he set and surpassed several franchise records for wins, shutouts and playoff minutes, and he signed long‑term extensions that anchored him as the team’s primary netminder.
Internationally, Vasilevskiy has represented Russia at junior levels and with the senior squad, winning the IIHF World Championship in 2014 and appearing in multiple international tournaments. Those stints reinforced his reputation beyond the NHL stage.
In plain terms, his game is defined by steadiness under pressure and an ability to raise his performance in playoffs: early career conditioning stints gave way to years of high workloads, franchise records and individual honours that reflect a goalie who can absorb heavy minutes and deliver in decisive moments.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 13
- Shots against
- 316
- Saves
- 279
- %ARR / SV%
- 88.3 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
Trend
Trend
Stable
- Goals saved above expected per 100 shots: +0.73 in 22-23, +0.95 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 96 → 95
Outlook, age included
→ StableAge 32: prime years
The trend is a hint, not a verdict. It reads recent seasons and PAL Rating (age only shapes the outlook); it knows nothing about future injuries, trades, or the defense in front of the goalie.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
5.8
wins above replacement
4 of 98
PAL Rating
95/ 100
Performance · Elite
4 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
94/ 100
Exceptional value
9.50 M$ · expected PAL 57
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- Efficiency
- 91
- Impact
- 94
- High danger
- 96
- Consistency
- 85
- Workload
- 96
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | TBL | 5.8 | 95 | 94 | 9.50 M$ |
| 2024-25 | TBL | 6.8 | 96 | 90 | 9.50 M$ |
| 2023-24 | TBL | -0.3 | 42 | 31 | 9.50 M$ |
| 2022-23 | TBL | 5.4 | 94 | 89 | 9.50 M$ |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
5.8
wins above replacement
1.7 to 8.9 — 90% interval
4 of 98 goalies
+30.6 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- +21.1
- Average → replacement
- +9.6
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | TBL | 58 | 5.8 | 1.7 to 8.9 | 4/98 |
| 2024-25 | TBL | 61 | 6.8 | 3.0 to 9.5 | 2/99 |
| 2023-24 | TBL | 52 | -0.3 | -3.0 to 3.4 | 73/98 |
| 2022-23 | TBL | 60 | 5.4 | 1.4 to 8.6 | 8/107 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →NHL EDGE tracks every shot with a chip in the puck: where it came from, how dangerous it was, and what the goalie did with it. The percentile places the goalie within the league.
- Save %
- .88750th percentileleague avg. .890
- High-danger save %
- .78543rd percentileleague avg. .804
- Games above .900
- 41.7 %37th percentileleague avg. 45.8 %
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- Goal support per game
- 3.7590th percentileleague avg. 3.07
- Goal differential per 60
- 1.0085th percentileleague avg. 0.07
Save % by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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WSHAndrei Vasilevskiy: frequently asked questions
What is Andrei Vasilevskiy's record in 2026-27?
Andrei Vasilevskiy has 8 wins in 13 games in 2026-27, with a .883 save percentage and a 2.85 goals-against average.
How old is Andrei Vasilevskiy?
Andrei Vasilevskiy is 32 years old: he was born on July 25, 1994.
How tall is Andrei Vasilevskiy, and how much does he weigh?
Andrei Vasilevskiy is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 220 lb (100 kg).
Where is Andrei Vasilevskiy from?
Russia: Andrei Vasilevskiy was born in Tyumen, Russia.
What team does Andrei Vasilevskiy play for?
Andrei Vasilevskiy plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL, at G, wearing number 88.
Is Andrei Vasilevskiy injured?
No: Andrei Vasilevskiy is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Andrei Vasilevskiy?
Andrei Vasilevskiy produced 5.8 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 4th of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 95 out of 100: elite for his position.
How much does Andrei Vasilevskiy make?
Andrei Vasilevskiy earns $9.5M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 94 out of 100 (exceptional value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Andrei Vasilevskiy's contract end?
Andrei Vasilevskiy's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NMC / M-NTC clause.
Is Andrei Vasilevskiy overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 94 out of 100 (exceptional value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Andrei Vasilevskiy a top-10 player at his position?
Yes: by WAR, he ranks 4th of 98 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Andrei Vasilevskiy getting better?
He is holding steady: his PAL rating went from 96 in 2024-25 to 95 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What are Andrei Vasilevskiy's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Andrei Vasilevskiy has 611 games, 378 wins and 42 shutouts. His best season: 2017-18, with 44 wins.
Where was Andrei Vasilevskiy drafted?
Andrei Vasilevskiy was drafted 19th overall (round 1) by Tampa Bay Lightning in 2012.
How does Andrei Vasilevskiy perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Andrei Vasilevskiy has 127 games and 70 wins in his career.
Which player is most similar to Andrei Vasilevskiy?
Jeremy Swayman: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Jeremy Swayman's page →Does Andrei Vasilevskiy have siblings?
Yes: his elder brother Alexei Vasilevskiy (plays in the KHL for Salavat Yulaev Ufa).
Is Andrei Vasilevskiy related to anyone famous?
Yes: Andrei Vasilevski (father, goaltender who competed in the Russian Superleague as a member of Salavat Yulaev Ufa).
What is Andrei Vasilevskiy's nationality?
Andrei Vasilevskiy is Russian. Internationally: Russian national team: winner of the 2014 IIHF World Championship (senior); bronze medal at the 2017 World Championship; named to the roster for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
What awards has Andrei Vasilevskiy won?
Vezina Trophy (league's top goaltender): 2018–19 season ; Vezina Trophy (league's top goaltender): 2025–26 season ; Conn Smythe Trophy (playoff MVP): 2021 ; Top goaltender of the tournament, 2017 World Championship ; Order of Honour (awarded 27 May 2014) for winning the 2014 World Championship ; Named to the NHL All-Star Game: 2018 ; Named to the NHL All-Star Game (replacement): 2019 ; CCM/AHL Player of the Week (December 2014); and more.
How many championships has Andrei Vasilevskiy won?
3: Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning: 2020; Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning: 2021; IIHF World Championship with Russia (senior): 2014.
What is Andrei Vasilevskiy's nickname?
He is nicknamed "Big Cat" and "Vasy".
Where did Andrei Vasilevskiy play before turning pro?
Selected in the first round (7th overall) by Salavat Yulaev Ufa in the 2011 KHL Junior Draft; drafted 19th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
See also: his Tampa Bay Lightning teammates
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