Pelletier was the 26th overall pick of the Flames in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. The 23-year-old scored three points (1G / 2A) in 13 games with the Flames last season. He has been productive during the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, scoring 19 points (3G / 16A) in 20 contests.
Vasilevskiy struggled in his previous outing, allowing five goals on 32 shots (.844 SV%) in a 5-4 loss to the Washington Capitals, and will have the night off on Friday. Jonas Johansson will start for Tampa Bay and be backed up by recently recalled Matt Tomkins.
For the third straight game, Tampa Bay will roll with Vasilevskiy between the pipes. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy has allowed two or fewer goals in five of his last six (4-1-1) and has been stellar this season, posting a 2.24 GAA and .915 SV% in 17 games (10-6-1). Tampa Bay enters Wednesday's contest as -148 home favorites against a Washington Capitals club that has scored only seven goals in three games (1-2-0) without Alex Ovechkin (lower body).
For the first time in over a month, Vasilevskiy allowed more than three goals in a contest, saving 24 of 28 (.857 SV%) in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Dallas Stars. He will return to the crease on Monday, looking to rebound and improve his 2.26 GAA and .915 SV% through 16 games (9-6-1) this season. Tampa Bay enters the action on Monday as slight -110 home favorites against a Colorado Avalanche club riding a three-game winning streak, coming off a season-best seven-goal performance in their most recent game.
For the first time in over a month, Vasilevskiy allowed more than three goals in a contest, saving 24 of 28 (.857 SV%) in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Dallas Stars. He will likely return to the crease on Monday, looking to rebound and improve his 2.26 GAA and .915 SV% through 16 games (9-6-1) this season. Tampa Bay enters the action on Monday as slight -110 home favorites against a Colorado Avalanche club riding a three-game winning streak, coming off a season-best seven-goal performance in their most recent game.
Vasilevskiy stopped 17 of 19 shots in the Lightning's win in Pittsburgh on Tuesday. He was given the night off on Thursday, so he'll be well-rested for tonight's matchup vs. the Stars. Vasilevskiy has been outstanding his last four outings, going 3-0-1 with a 0.97 GAA, .961 SV% and one shutout.
Viel played in Boston's last game, his season debut, tallying seven penalty minutes and three hits in 8:29 time-on-ice. The 27-year-old Viel has four points (2G / 2A) in 14 games with the Providence Bruins (AHL) this season.
Tampa Bay has outscored their opposition 8-1 during a two-game winning streak and will turn to Vasilevskiy between the pipes for a fifth straight game. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy has an impressive 2.15 GAA and .920 SV% in 14 games this season (8-5-1), including saving 52 of 53 shots faced (.981 SV%) over his last two outings. Tampa Bay enters the action on Tuesday as -148 road favorites against a Pittsburgh Penguins club that has lost four of their last five (1-3-1).
Tampa Bay has outscored their opposition 8-1 during a two-game winning streak and will likely turn to Vasilevskiy between the pipes for a fifth straight game. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy has an impressive 2.15 GAA and .920 SV% in 14 games this season (8-5-1), including saving 52 of 53 shots faced (.981 SV%) over his last two outings. Tampa Bay enters the action on Tuesday as -148 road favorites against a Pittsburgh Penguins club that has lost four of their last five (1-3-1).
Point has not played since November 3rd, missing four straight. He has practiced regularly with the team the past several days and will return to the ice on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Before his injury, Point was enjoying another productive campaign, scoring 13 points (8G / 5A) through 12 games.
Goncalves has been recalled from the Syracuse Crunch (AHL), a surprising development given that that Brayden Point (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup. In four games with Tampa Bay this season, Goncalves is averaging 11:44 time-on-ice and has zero points.
Viel is an undrafted forward with 49 games of NHL experience but none since the 2022-23 season when he played four games with the San Jose Sharks. The 27-year-old Viel has four points (2G / 2A) in 14 games with the Providence Bruins (AHL) this season.
Point has not played since November 3rd, missing three straight. He will miss a fourth consecutive game on Saturday but appears to be nearing a return, participating in drills at practice on Friday. Before his injury, Point was enjoying another productive campaign, scoring 13 points (8G / 5A) through 12 games.
Cernak was injured in Tampa Bay's previous game, but five days of rest between contests have given him enough time to recover and, likely, return to the lineup on Thursday. The 27-year-old Cernak is averaging 18:43 time-on-ice, has four points (0G / 4A), 19 blocks, and 21 hits in 14 games this season.
