Andrei Vasilevskiy, the Tampa Bay Lightning's star goaltender, appears to have found his form in November after a somewhat slow start to the 2025-26 season. After missing a significant portion of training camp and the preseason, Vasilevskiy took some time to find his rhythm, but his performance this month has been a significant boost for the Lightning.

In eight games played in October, Vasilevskiy had a .899 save percentage and a 2.61 goals-against average. However, in November, he bounced back, recording a .927 save percentage and a 2.08 goals-against average. As of November 27, 2025, his season record stood at 10-5-2, with a 2.28 GAA and a .918 save percentage.

Vasilevskiy's improved play has been a key factor in the Lightning's success. The team has been finding ways to win, and Vasilevskiy's performance has been a cornerstone of their victories. He has allowed one goal or less in each of his five most recent games, all of which were wins. On November 26, 2025, Vasilevskiy stopped 32 of 33 shots in a 5-1 win over the Calgary Flames. The Lightning jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first half of the first period, providing Vasilevskiy with more than enough support to secure the victory.

Throughout November, Vasilevskiy has faced solid competition and has stepped up when his team needed him most. Of the losses Vasilevskiy has had in net this month, one was against the Colorado Avalanche, after which the team went on a 10-game winning streak, and the other was against the New York Rangers. The game against the Rangers was arguably Vasilevskiy's only poor performance of the month.

Vasilevskiy's resurgence is welcome news for the Lightning, especially after his numbers dipped following his return from back surgery in 2023-24. In the 2024-25 season, he finished second in Vezina Trophy voting, recording a .921 save percentage and a 2.18 GAA in 63 starts.

Looking ahead, Vasilevskiy was scheduled to start on November 28, 2025, against the Detroit Red Wings. The Lightning defeated the Red Wings 6-3, extending their winning streak to six games. Vasilevskiy stopped 33 shots in the game, extending his personal winning streak to six games, during which he allowed a total of seven goals. The Lightning will then face the New York Rangers on November 29, 2025.