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Year fpts
Fantasy Points
fpts/g
Fantasy Points per Game
w
Wins
l
Losses
sv
Saves
so
Shutout
gaa
Goals Against Average
2024 146.44.6 17 9 767 3.18
2023 146.44.6 17 9 767 3.18
2022 307.35.9 33 11 1214 3 2.45
3y Avg. 217.855.2 23 11 998 2 2.72

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  • Sharks' Vitek Vanecek: Takes shootout loss

    Vanecek allowed two goals on 42 shots in Friday's 3-2 preseason shootout loss to the Ducks. Vanecek was pelted with pucks but stood his ground fairly well. Over two preseason appearances, Vanecek surrendered three goals on 54 shots, a better mark than Mackenzie Blackwood, who gave up five goals on 43 shots. Yaroslav Askarov will begin the season with AHL San Jose, but any struggles by Vanecek or Blackwood could prompt the Sharks to change the mix in the NHL crease. Beyond that, Vanecek and Blackwood figure to have a fairly even split of the starts early on, though neither is a particularly strong fantasy option since the Sharks are projected to have another tough season.
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  • Sharks' Vitek Vanecek: Starting Friday

    Vanecek was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, per Max Miller of NHL.com, indicating he will get the home start versus Anaheim on Friday. Vanecek is battling Mackenzie Blackwood for the No. 1 job in San Jose, as rookie sensation Yaroslav Askarov was sent to the AHL on Friday. Vanecek struggled with the Devils last season, going 17-9-3 with a 3.18 GAA and an .890 save percentage in 32 regular-season appearances. He was sensational two seasons ago, registering a 33-11-4 record with a 2.45 GAA and a .911 save percentage. Vanecek is likely somewhere in between this season, although playing for lowly San Jose could hurt his fantasy value.
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  • Sharks' Vitek Vanecek: First off Tuesday

    Vanecek was the first netminder off the ice at the morning skate, according to Max Miller of NHL.com, indicating he will guard the home net Tuesday in exhibition action versus Anaheim. Vanecek earned a 17-9-3 record with a 3.18 GAA and an .890 save percentage in 32 regular-season outings for New Jersey in 2023-24. He didn't see any game action with the Sharks after being acquired via a trade in March because of a lower-body injury. Following his recovery in the offseason, he will compete with Mackenzie Blackwood and Yaroslav Askarov (lower body) for the No. 1 goalie role during training camp.
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  • Sharks' Vitek Vanecek: Should be fine for training camp

    Vanecek (lower body) should be ready for the start of training camp, per Max Miller of The Hockey News on Monday. Vanecek had a 17-9-3 record, 3.18 GAA and .890 save percentage in 32 contests with New Jersey last season. The Sharks acquired him in March, but he hasn't made his debut with San Jose due to a lower-body injury. Vanecek is set to compete with Mackenzie Blackwood for the starting job in 2024-25.
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  • Sharks' Vitek Vanecek: Might be done for season

    Vanecek, who was acquired by San Jose from New Jersey on Friday, might be done for the remainder of the season due to his lower-body injury, James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now reports Friday. Vanecek has a 17-9-3 record, 3.18 GAA and .890 save percentage in 32 contests this season. Although the Sharks might not get any use out of him in 2023-24, the goaltender has another season remaining on his three-year, $10.2 million contract.
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  • Sharks' Vitek Vanecek: Traded to Sharks

    Vanecek (lower body) and a seventh-round pick were traded to San Jose from New Jersey in exchange for Kaapo Kahkonen on Friday, per Jeff Marek of Sportsnet. Vanecek has a 17-9-3 record, 3.18 GAA and .890 save percentage in 32 outings in 2023-24. He hasn't played since Feb. 10 because of the injury. If and when Vanecek is able to get healthy, he might get an opportunity to serve as the Sharks' No. 1 goaltender.
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  • Devils' Vitek Vanecek: Moves to IR

    Vanecek (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. In a corresponding move, Jonas Siegenthaler (foot) was activated from the IR list. Vanecek will miss his fifth consecutive contest Tuesday in Washington, and it is unclear when he will be able to return. Nico Daws is likely to see the majority of the starts until Vanecek is deemed fit to play.
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  • Devils' Vitek Vanecek: Ruled out next two games

    Vanecek (lower body) won't be available for the Devils' next two contests, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports Thursday. Vanecek has reportedly recovered from an illness that was hampering his recovery but is still dealing with his lower-body problem. With the Czech backstop on the shelf, Nico Daws will get the nod versus the Kings on Thursday and could also be between the pipes for Saturday's Stadium Series matchup with Philadelphia.
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  • Devils' Vitek Vanecek: Not suiting up Tuesday

    Vanecek (lower body/illness) won't dress for Tuesday's game versus the Predators, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. Nico Daws is starting in Nashville and Akira Schmid is the backup, leaving Vanecek out of action for a second straight game. It's unclear which issue is keeping Vanecek out this time, though the lower-body injury is likely of more concern than the illness even though both are expected to be short-term ailments. The 28-year-old's next chance to play is Thursday versus the Kings.
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  • Devils' Vitek Vanecek: Under the weather and injured

    Vanecek is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury and an illness, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. With Vanecek sidelined, Nico Daws is set to get the start in goal Monday against the Kraken. According to head coach Lindy Ruff, "it might be a day or two" until Vanecek is ready to return, which suggests there's still a chance the 28-year-old netminder will be available against the Predators on Tuesday.
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  • Devils' Vitek Vanecek: Loses close game in overtime

    Vanecek allowed only one goal on 32 shots in Saturday's 1-0 overtime loss to the Hurricanes. It must have been heart-wrenching for Vanecek, who kicked aside 31 straight shots in the goaltending duel with Pyotr Kochetkov until Sebastian Aho got one by him in overtime. Vanecek stopped all five power-play shots that he faced and ended with a .969 save percentage in 63:40 TOI. In four straight starts, he has allowed only 12 goals on 139 shots for a .914 save percentage, but he has only one win during that time. After such a solid outing, Vanecek will probably back between the pipes at home against the Kraken on Monday.
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  • Devils' Vitek Vanecek: Starting versus Hurricanes

    Vanecek will protect the road goal Saturday versus the Hurricanes, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. Vanecek will make his fourth straight start despite allowing 11 goals on 107 shots over his previous three outings. His last appearance against the Hurricanes on Jan. 25 was a relief outing in which he stopped all 11 shots he faced. For now, it appears Vanecek has reclaimed the No. 1 job over Nico Daws, but it's a tenuous grip for the veteran netminder.
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  • Devils' Vitek Vanecek: Defeats Avalanche

    Vanecek stopped 35 of 38 shots in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Avalanche. Vanecek faced a tough test, but outside of giving up two goals in 29 seconds in the third period, he fared well. The 28-year-old has won three of his last four starts despite allowing 13 goals in that span. He's now at 17-8-2 with a 3.23 GAA and an .888 save percentage through 30 outings this season. Vanecek and Nico Daws were splitting starts just before the All-Star break, but it's possible Vanecek is given a chance to reclaim the No. 1 job soon. The Devils host the Flames on Thursday.
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  • Devils' Vitek Vanecek: Tending twine Tuesday

    Vanecek will patrol the home crease Tuesday against Colorado, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site. Vanecek has gone 3-1-1 with an .899 save percentage over his past six appearances. Through 29 games played this season, he has posted a 16-8-2 record with a 3.24 GAA and an .886 save percentage. The Avalanche sit second in the league this campaign with 3.78 goals per contest.
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  • Devils' Vitek Vanecek: Expected to start Saturday

    Vanecek will guard the road net against Tampa Bay on Saturday, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site. Vanecek has a 16-7-2 record, 3.21 GAA and .885 save percentage in 28 outings in 2023-24. He has won three of his past four starts despite allowing 12 goals on 107 shots during that span. Tampa Bay is tied for seventh offensively this campaign with 3.43 goals per game, so this could be a difficult matchup for Vanecek.
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  • Devils' Vitek Vanecek: Makes 11 saves in relief

    Vanecek stopped 11 Hurricanes shots in a relief appearance during a 3-2 loss to Carolina on Thursday. Vanecek entered the game early in the second period after Nico Daws surrendered three goals on 12 shots. With the Devils down 3-0 when Vanecek entered the contest, he ultimately wasn't charged with the loss. The 28-year-old netminder has a 16-7-2 record, 3.21 GAA and .885 save percentage in 28 outings this season. Daws has been struggling lately, which increases the chances that Vanecek will get the nod in Saturday's road game versus Tampa Bay.
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  • Devils' Vitek Vanecek: Hangs on for overtime victory

    Vanecek allowed five goals on 32 shots in Monday's 6-5 overtime win against the Golden Knights. Vanecek got off to a shaky start, surrendering an early first-period tally, then his offense staked him to a 3-1 lead. He allowed four unanswered goals in the second period, but once again his offense bailed him out. Luckily for Vanecek, Tyler Toffoli and Curtis Lazar were on another plane, and the veteran Toffoli made a winner of the goaltender at 2:35 of overtime to send the crowd away happy. Vanecek has a 16-7-2 record, 3.28 GAA and .883 save percentage in 27 appearances in 2023-24. This was the 11th occasion this season in which he surrendered at least four markers.
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  • Devils' Vitek Vanecek: Holds Blue Jackets to one goal

    Vanecek stopped 29 of 30 shots in a 4-1 win over Columbus on Friday. Vanecek was beaten by Cole Sillinger just 4:21 into the contest, but he shook it off and was perfect for the rest of the night. Vanecek, who picked up just his second win in January, improved to 15-7-2 with a 3.22 GAA and an .885 save percentage in 26 outings in 2023-24. The 28-year-old's overall struggles this campaign have allowed Nico Daws to challenge for the starting gig, and it will take more than one strong start out of Vanecek to reassert himself as the team's clear No. 1 goalie.
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  • Devils' Vitek Vanecek: Guarding cage Friday

    Vanecek will get the starting nod in Columbus on Friday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. Vanecek will make his first appearance since coughing up four goals on 20 shots in a loss to Tampa Bay on Jan. 11. The 28-year-old netminder has gone 2-1-1 since the holiday break despite an unsightly .867 save percentage during that stretch. On the year, he's 14-7-2 with a 3.31 GAA and an .882 save percentage through 25 games.
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  • Devils' Vitek Vanecek: Shaky in OT loss

    Vanecek allowed four goals on 20 shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Lightning. The Devils posted a plus-10 shot differential in this road contest, but the Bolts supplied three straight goals in regulation and Vanecek was ultimately handed the overtime loss due to a slick top-shelf wrist shot from Darren Raddysh. While Vanecek has an uninspiring 3.31 GAA and .882 save percentage, the Devils rank fifth in the league in goals per game (3.54) to help the netminder boast a 14-7-2 record through 25 games.
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