Andrei Andreyevich Vasilevskiy
Date of Birth: July 25, 1994
Birthplace: Tyumen, Russia
Position: Goaltender
Catches: Left
NHL Debut: 2014
Draft Information: Drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning 19th overall in the 1st round of the 2012 NHL Draft.
Playing Style: Vasilevskiy is known for his athleticism, quick reflexes, and technical soundness in the crease. He combines size (6'3") with agility, making him difficult to beat even on second and third chances. He thrives under pressure, consistently performing at an elite level in high-stakes games and has earned a reputation as one of the best big-game goaltenders of his generation.
✔️ Some of Vasy's past sticks: Bauer Vapor Hyperlite, Bauer Supreme Ultrasonic
✔️ Some of Vasy's past skates: Bauer Vapor 2X Pro, Bauer Vapor Hyperlite
Career Highlights and Achievements
🏆 Stanley Cup Championships: 2 (2020, 2021)
🏆 Vezina Trophy Winner: 2019
🏆 Conn Smythe Trophy Winner: 2021
🏆 All-Star Appearances: 4 (2018, 2019, 2020, 2023)
🏆 Major Awards and Recognitions:
- Vezina Trophy (2018-2019) as the NHL’s Best Goaltender
- Conn Smythe Trophy (2021) as Playoff MVP
- NHL First All-Star Team (2019)
- NHL Second All-Star Team (2021)
- Led NHL in Wins: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- NHL All-Decade Second Team (2010s)
🏆 Milestones:
- Recorded a shutout in Game 6 of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, clinching the Cup with a 1-0 win vs. Montreal
- Holds NHL record for most consecutive series-clinching shutouts (5) from 2020–2021 playoffs
- Became first goaltender in NHL history to record a shutout in 3 different Stanley Cup-clinching games
- Surpassed 250 career NHL wins in the 2022–23 season
- Fastest goaltender in NHL history to reach 200 career wins (only 318 games)
