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Tampa Bay Lightning
Preseason bold prediction: Andrei Vasilevskiy will be a Vezina Trophy finalist
Pass, fail or incomplete? Incomplete
Last time we checked in with these bold predictions, Vasilevskiy’s level was only slightly above average. He has seriously picked it up since and looks like his usual elite self. In 57 games, he has saved 23.04 goals above expected. Is it enough to land on the ballot? Connor Hellebuyck is going to win, and Logan Thompson likely lands on the ballot behind him. That third slot could go to Dustin Wolf, Sam Montembeault or even Igor Shesterkin. But the Lightning’s playoff standing and his more traditional stats work in his favor. And it wouldn’t be surprising if he amps things up down the stretch, either. — Shayna Goldman
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