NEW YORK (April 29, 2026) – Ilya Sorokin of the New York Islanders, Jeremy Swayman of the Boston Bruins and Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning are the three finalists for the 2025-26 Vezina Trophy, awarded “to the goaltender adjudged to be the best at his position,” the National Hockey League announced today.
NHL general managers submitted ballots for the Vezina Trophy at the conclusion of the regular season, with the top three vote-getters designated as finalists.
Following are the finalists, in alphabetical order:
Ilya Sorokin, New York Islanders
Sorokin, who compiled a 29-24-2 record across 55 appearances (2.68 GAA, .906 SV%, 7 SO), led the NHL in shutouts (7), high-danger saves (452), high-danger shots against (523), high-danger save percentage (.864), road wins (18) and road shutouts (5). Sorokin’s seven total shutouts equaled a franchise record, previously achieved by him in 2021-22 as well as Semyon Varlamov in 2020-21 and Glenn “Chico” Resch in 1975-76. His 26th career shutout (all w/ NYI) on Jan. 6 vs. NJD also lifted Sorokin ahead of Resch for the most such performances in Islanders history. A third-round pick (78th overall) in the 2014 NHL Draft, Sorokin additionally ranked among the 2025-26 League leaders in games allowing one or fewer goals (4th; 15), 30-save performances (6th; 16), saves (8th; 1,386), wins (t-9th; 29), minutes played (10th; 3,226:10), starts (t-10th; 54), save percentage (16th; .906) and goals-against average (18th; 2.68). The 30-year-old Sorokin, who finished second in voting in 2022-23, is a Vezina Trophy finalist for the second time. He is vying to become the second Islanders goaltender to win the award, after Billy Smith in 1981-82.
Jeremy Swayman, Boston Bruins
Swayman shared fourth place in the NHL with a career-high 31 wins in 54 contests (31-18-4, 2.71 GAA, .908 SV%, 2 SO) to propel the Bruins to their ninth playoff berth in the last 10 seasons. He became the 14th different goaltender in franchise history to record a 30-win season and the fifth to do so this century, following Linus Ullmark (2022-23), Tuukka Rask (5x, most recently 2017-18), Tim Thomas (4x, most recently 2011-12) and Byron Dafoe (2001-02). Swayman also finished among the top 10 in 2025-26 in 30-save performances (t-1st; 17), mid-range save percentage (2nd; .928), shootout save percentage (2nd; .893), high-danger saves (t-4th; 379), games allowing two or fewer goals (5th; 31), saves (5th; 1,426), minutes played (9th; 3,235:17) and starts (t-10th; 54). The 27-year-old Swayman, a fourth-round pick (111th overall) from the 2017 NHL Draft who is a first-time finalist, is seeking to become the seventh different Bruins goaltender to win the Vezina Trophy and the fifth to do so under the current format (since 1981-82), following Ullmark (2022-23), Rask (2013-14), Thomas (2010-11 and 2008-09) and Pete Peeters (1982-83).
Tampa Bay Lightning v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MARCH 17: A bead of sweat drips from Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on March 17, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v Florida Panthers SUNRISE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 15: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning arrives for the game against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena on November 15, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v Vancouver Canucks VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 19: Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a save as Teddy Blueger #53 of the Vancouver Canucks looks for the loose puck during the first period of NHL action at Rogers Arena on March 19, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images) (Rich Lam/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MARCH 17: A detail of the goaltender mask of Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on March 17, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
San Jose Sharks v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 20: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a third period save against Ryan Reaves #75 of the San Jose Sharks at Benchmark International Arena on January 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning defeated the Sharks 4-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MARCH 17: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning looks on during the second period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on March 17, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v Florida Panthers SUNRISE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 15: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a second period save against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena on November 15, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
San Jose Sharks v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 20: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates out to play against the San Jose Sharks at Benchmark International Arena on January 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
San Jose Sharks v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 20: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning covers the puck as Tyler Toffoli #73 of the San Jose Sharks looks for a rebound at Benchmark International Arena on January 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning defeated the Sharks 4-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v Detroit Red Wings DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 28: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning plays against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on November 28, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MARCH 17: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning douses his face with water during the second period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on March 17, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v Anaheim Ducks ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 31: Max Crozier #24 of the Tampa Bay Lightning congratulates Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning after defeating the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 in the overtime period of a game at Honda Center on December 31, 2025 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a save against the Montréal Canadiens during the first period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Florida Panthers v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 5: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning looks back at a goal by the Florida Panthers during the third period at the Benchmark International Arena on February 5, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v Montreal Canadiens - Game Three MONTREAL, CANADA - APRIL 24: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a save against the Montréal Canadiens in the third period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre on April 24, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) (Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
2026 NHL Stadium Series - Boston Bruins v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 01: Jeremy Swayman #1 of the Boston Bruins and Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning fight during the second period of the 2026 NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning pulls the puck from the net following a third period goal by Anthony Duclair #11 of the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on December 02, 2025 in Elmont, New York. The Islanders defeated the Lightning 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v Detroit Red Wings DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 28: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning plays against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on November 28, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Toronto Maple Leafs v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 25: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a save against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period at the Benchmark International Arena on February 25, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v Florida Panthers SUNRISE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 15: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning tends net against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena on November 15, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida. T he Lightning defeated the Panthers 3-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
2026 NHL Stadium Series - Boston Bruins v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 01: Jeremy Swayman #1 of the Boston Bruins and Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning fight during the second period of the 2026 NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v Montreal Canadiens - Game Four MONTREAL, CANADA - APRIL 26: Zachary Bolduc #76 of the Montréal Canadiens watches the puck pass goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period in Game Four of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre on April 26, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) (Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v Montreal Canadiens - Game Three MONTREAL, CANADA - APRIL 24: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning stretches out the glove in the second period against the Montréal Canadiens of Game Three of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre on April 24, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) (Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v Buffalo Sabres BUFFALO, NEW YORK - APRIL 6: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a glove save during the third period of an NHL game against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on April 6, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. Buffalo won, 4-2. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images) (Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a save against the Montréal Canadiens during the first period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game One TAMPA, FL - APRIL 19: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a save against the Montreal Canadiens in the first period of Game One of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 19, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Ottawa Senators v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FL - MARCH 28: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates a win over the Ottawa Senators with Darren Raddysh #43 during the third period at the Benchmark International Arena on March 28, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
2026 NHL Stadium Series - Boston Bruins v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 01: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a save against Casey Mittelstadt #11 of the Boston Bruins during the overtime shootout of the 2026 NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Calgary Flames v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 26: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a save against Morgan Frost #16 of the Calgary Flames during the third period at the Benchmark International Arena on November 26, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Florida Panthers v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 5: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a save against Eetu Luostarinen #27 of the Florida Panthers during the third period at the Benchmark International Arena on February 5, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Toronto Maple Leafs v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 25: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a save against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period at the Benchmark International Arena on February 25, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
2026 NHL Stadium Series - Boston Bruins v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 01: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a save against Casey Mittelstadt #11 of the Boston Bruins during overtime of the 2026 NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FL - MARCH 31: Lane Hutson #48 of the Montréal Canadiens crashes into the net behind Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at the Benchmark International Arena on March 31, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game One TAMPA, FL - APRIL 19: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning reacts after giving up a goal to Juraj Slafkovsky (not pictured) of the Montréal Canadiens in the third period of Game One of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 19, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
2026 NHL Stadium Series - Boston Bruins v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 01: David Pastrnak #88 of the Boston Bruins attempts a shot against Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning as Erik Cernak #81 defends during the second period of the 2026 NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game One TAMPA, FL - APRIL 19: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning gives up a goal to Juraj Slafkovsky (not pictured) of the Montréal Canadiens in the third period of Game One of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 19, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Winnipeg Jets v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 29: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a save against Kyle Connor #81 of the Winnipeg Jets during the second period at the Benchmark International Arena on January 29, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
2026 NHL Stadium Series - Practice Day TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 31: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning practices for the 2026 NHL Stadium Series game against the Boston Bruins on January 31, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v Anaheim Ducks ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 31: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 and Declan Carlile #67 of the Tampa Bay Lightning defend against Nikita Nesterenko #13 of the Anaheim Ducks during the second period of a game at Honda Center on December 31, 2025 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Florida Panthers v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 5: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a save against Carter Verhaeghe #23 of the Florida Panthers during the first period at the Benchmark International Arena on February 5, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
2026 NHL Stadium Series - Boston Bruins v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 01: Jeremy Swayman #1 of the Boston Bruins and Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning fight during the second period of the 2026 NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Winnipeg Jets v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 29: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a save against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period at the Benchmark International Arena on January 29, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
2026 NHL Stadium Series - Boston Bruins v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 01: Jeremy Swayman #1 of the Boston Bruins and Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning fight during the second period of the 2026 NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Winnipeg Jets v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 29: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a saves against Morgan Barron #36 of the Winnipeg Jets during the first period at the Benchmark International Arena on January 29, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
2026 NHL Stadium Series - Practice Day TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 31: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning walks to the rink prior to practice for the 2026 NHL Stadium Series against the Boston Bruins at Raymond James Stadium on January 31, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
2026 NHL Stadium Series - Boston Bruins v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 01: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a save against Casey Mittelstadt #11 of the Boston Bruins during overtime of the 2026 NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
2026 NHL Stadium Series - Boston Bruins v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 01: Morgan Geekie #39 of the Boston Bruins scores a goal past Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of the 2026 NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v Montreal Canadiens - Game Three MONTREAL, CANADA - APRIL 24: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning can't make the save on a shot for a goal by Lane Hutson #48 of the Montréal Canadiens (not pictured) in overtime of Game Three of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre on April 24, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) (Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
2026 NHL Stadium Series - Boston Bruins v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 01: The Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate after winning the overtime shootout to defeat the Boston Bruins 6-5 of the 2026 NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
2026 NHL Stadium Series - Boston Bruins v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 01: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a save against David Pastrnak #88 of the Boston Bruins during the overtime shootout to win the game 6-5 of the 2026 NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
2026 NHL Stadium Series - Boston Bruins v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 01: Morgan Geekie #39 of the Boston Bruins is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal past Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of the 2026 NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
2026 NHL Stadium Series - Boston Bruins v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 01: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates after winning the overtime shootout to defeat the Boston Bruins 6-5 in the 2026 NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
2026 NHL Stadium Series - Boston Bruins v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 01: Jeremy Swayman #1 of the Boston Bruins reacts after fighting with Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of the 2026 NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
2026 NHL Stadium Series - Boston Bruins v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 01: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning allows a goal to Viktor Arvidsson #71 of the Boston Bruins during the first period of the 2026 NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
2026 NHL Stadium Series - Boston Bruins v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 01: Morgan Geekie #39 of the Boston Bruins is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal past Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of the 2026 NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
2026 NHL Stadium Series - Boston Bruins v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 01: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning tends net against Viktor Arvidsson #71 of the Boston Bruins during the first period of the 2026 NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
2026 NHL Stadium Series - Boston Bruins v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 01: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning arrives prior to the 2026 NHL Stadium Series against the Boston Bruins at Raymond James Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
2026 NHL Stadium Series - Boston Bruins v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 01: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning leads the team to the ice prior to the 2026 NHL Stadium Series against the Boston Bruins at Raymond James Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
2026 NHL Stadium Series - Boston Bruins v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 01: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates after winning the overtime shootout to defeat the Boston Bruins 6-5 in the 2026 NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
2026 NHL Stadium Series - Boston Bruins v Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 01: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning warms up prior to the 2026 NHL Stadium Series against the Boston Bruins at Raymond James Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Andrei Vasilevskiy, Tampa Bay Lightning
Vasilevskiy, aided by an 18-game point streak from Dec. 20 – Feb. 25 (17-0-1), topped the NHL with 39 victories in 58 starts (39-15-4, 2.31 GAA, .912 SV%, 2 SO) to guide the Lightning to their ninth consecutive postseason appearance – tied for the longest current run in the League. He became the sixth goaltender in NHL history to post at least nine 30-win seasons, with his active run of nine straight such campaigns the second-longest in League history behind only Martin Brodeur (12 from 1995-96 through 2007-08). Vasilevskiy, the 19th overall selection in the 2012 NHL Draft, additionally placed among the 2025-26 League leaders in games allowing two or fewer goals (t-1st; 35), goals-against average (2nd; 2.31), save percentage (3rd; .912), starts (t-3rd; 58), minutes played (4th; 3,430:45), high-danger save percentage (7th; .844), mid-range save percentage (7th; .912) and saves (10th; 1,353). The 31-year-old Vasilevskiy is a Vezina Trophy finalist for the sixth time, a total reached by just three other goaltenders under the current format (since 1981-82): Brodeur (9x), Patrick Roy (7x) and Dominik Hasek (6x). Vasilevskiy is looking for his second win, after topping voting in 2018-19, placing second in 2024-25 and 2020-21, and finishing third in 2019-20 and 2017-18.
History
Leo Dandurand, Louis Letourneau and Joe Cattarinich, former owners of the Montreal Canadiens, presented the trophy to the NHL in 1926-27 in memory of Georges Vezina, the outstanding Canadiens goaltender who collapsed during an NHL game on Nov. 28, 1925, and died of tuberculosis a few months later. Before the 1981-82 season, the goaltender(s) of the team allowing the fewest number of goals during the regular season was awarded the Vezina Trophy.
Announcement Schedule
The series of NHL Trophy finalist announcements continues Thursday, April 30, when the three finalists for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy will be unveiled.