![]() Neither came to Tampa Bay expecting to start, but have found themselves thrust into the role after Vasilevskiy’s microdiscectomy to fix a lumbar disc herniation. ![]() SCHEDULE: See who the Lightning play this seasonĪRENA: About Amalie Arena, parking informationįor the first opening night in six seasons, Vasilevskiy won’t be in net.įilling in for the world’s best goalie will be offseason acquisitions Jonas Johansson, 28, who is with his fourth organization in five seasons, and Matt Tomkins, 29, an NHL newcomer who played for Team Canada at the 2022 Winter Olympics. TICKETS: Tickets are mobile only, available through Ticketmaster A watch party takes place after puck drop with a postgame celebration at Cigar City Brewing Tap Room. with food and drink specials, a “blue carpet” player walkthrough at 2:30, and a concert by Grammy Award-winner Big Boi at 3:15 p.m. (Downtowners should note the start time, with the game serving as a “happy hour” opener for an ESPN hockey triple-header.)Īctivities start on Thunder Alley outside the arena at 1 p.m. The Bolts will host the Nashville Predators at 5:30 p.m. There’s just one problem for the Lightning as they begin the 2023-24 NHL season Tuesday night: Vasilevskiy is expected to miss the first two months of the season after undergoing back surgery. “What is he capable of? Winning a Stanley Cup for us. ![]() “He's one of the best goalies to ever play the game - certainly one of the best athletes,” teammate Mikhail Sergachev said. The 29-year-old Russian has been the choice for three straight seasons. ![]() In a recent survey, NHL players were asked which goaltender they'd want “if they need to win one game.” The Tampa Bay Lightning’s Andrei Vasilevskiy was the overwhelming choice for more than half of the respondents. ![]()
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