Lightning honor goalie Vasilevskiy for 300th NHL win
Pregame ceremony includes gifts, special video messages for veteran
The Tampa Bay Lightning pulled out all the stops for the man who makes theirs.
Andrei Vasilevskiy became the 40th goalie in NHL history to win 300 games and the fastest ever to do so, playing in just 490 games. And for that, the team had a special ceremony and handed him more than a few gifts on Saturday at Amalie Arena before a game against the New Jersey Devils.
The journey to 300. pic.twitter.com/XKPHqJ0JFt
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) November 17, 2024
Lightning captain Victor Hedman presented the goalie with a custom engraved luxury watch. Team owner Jeff Vinik presented the two-time Stanley Cup champion with a commemorative gold goalie stick and, moments later, mascot Thunderbug brought out a mini gold stick for Vasilevskiy’s son, Lukas.
Take it all in, Vasy pic.twitter.com/Ha62hump23
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) November 17, 2024
The team also shared congratulatory messages from his brother, Aleksei, and his father, Andrei. Former teammates Ben Bishop, Vladislav Namestnikov, Alex Killorn, Mikhail Sergachev and Steven Stamkos also sent along their congratulations.
A few kind words from Vasy’s family and friends who aren’t here tonight pic.twitter.com/PwwIu8U6LJ
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) November 17, 2024
Stamkos closed the video with a pan to his son, Carter, dressed in some goalie gear including a blue No. 88 helmet before shouting, “Congratulations Vasi!”