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Full Player ProfileVanecek, 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 (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.
The New Jersey Devils acquired Kaapo Kahkonen from the San Jose Sharks for Vitek Vanecek and 2025 7th round pick
Vanecek (lower body) won't be available for the New Jersey Devils' next two contests, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports Thursday.
Vanecek (lower body/illness) won't dress for Tuesday's game versus the Nashville Predators, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury and an illness, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek allowed only one goal on 32 shots in Saturday's 1-0 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Vanecek will protect the road goal Saturday versus the Carolina Hurricanes, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek made 25 saves Thursday in a 5-3 loss to the Calgary Flames.
Vanecek is slated to get the starting nod against the Calgary Flames at home Thursday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports
Vanecek stopped 35 of 38 shots in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche.
Vanecek will patrol the home crease Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche, per Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site.
Vanecek made 36 saves in a 6-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. He allowed four goals.
Vanecek will guard the road net against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, per Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site.
Vanecek stopped 11 Hurricanes shots in a relief appearance during a 3-2 loss to Carolina on Thursday.
Vanecek allowed five goals on 32 shots in Monday's 6-5 overtime win against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Vanecek will get the starting nod for Monday's home matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek stopped 29 of 30 shots in a 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday.
Vanecek will get the starting nod in Columbus, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek allowed four goals on 20 shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Vanecek will patrol the road crease versus the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek made 23 saves in Friday's 4-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Vanecek will be between the pipes at home against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday, per NHL.com.
Vanecek made 27 saves in a 5-2 loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday.
Vanecek will protect the road goal versus the Boston Bruins on Saturday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek allowed three goals on 29 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Vanecek will guard the home goal versus the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek will guard the home net Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings, according to Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site.
Vanecek allowed four goals on 32 shots in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
Vanecek allowed three goals on 26 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.
Vanecek will protect the home net Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers, Sam Kasan of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek (undisclosed) is available for Tuesday's home against the Philadelphia Flyers, according to Sam Kasan of the New Jersey Devils' official site.
Vanecek (undisclosed) will not suit up Sunday against the Anaheim Ducks, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek made 23 saves in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Boston Bruins.
Vanecek is set to start at home against the Boston Bruins on Wednesday.
Vanecek stopped 23 of 25 shots in a 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Saturday.
Vanecek will guard the road goal Saturday against the Calgary Flames, per Catherine Bogart of the New Jersey Devils' official site.
Vanecek stopped 28 of 33 shots in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Vancouver Canucks.
Vanecek will guard the road goal Tuesday versus the Vancouver Canucks, Jeff Paterson of The Hockey News reports.
Vanecek allowed four goals on 18 shots before being replaced by Akira Schmid midway through the second period of Tuesday's 5-4 win over the New York Islanders.
Vanecek will protect the home goal Tuesday versus the New York Islanders, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Vanecek made 10 saves in a 7-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.
Vanecek was the first goaltender off the ice at the morning skate and is expected to defend the home crease versus Buffalo on Saturday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.
Vanecek allowed four goals on 28 shots in Wednesday's 4-0 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.
Vanecek will protect the road goal versus the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday, Catherine Bogart of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek made 30 saves Saturday in a 5-3 loss to the New York Rangers.
Vanecek will guard the home goal Saturday versus the New York Rangers, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek made 21 saves in a 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday.
Vanecek is expected to get the road start versus Pittsburgh on Thursday. according to Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.
Vanecek gave up two goals on only five shots before being replaced by Akira Schmid midway through the first period of Friday's 4-2 loss to the Washington Capitals.
Vanecek will get the starting nod at home Friday against the Washington Capitals, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek surrendered five goals on 31 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. The sixth goal was an empty-netter.
Vanecek is expected to start Tuesday's road contest against the Colorado Avalanche after he was the first goaltender off the ice at the morning skate, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.
Vanecek made 32 saves in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Vanecek will start in Chicago on Sunday, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.
Vanecek turned aside 22 of 25 shots in a 5-3 win over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.
Vanecek will protect the road goal versus the Minnesota Wild on Thursday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek stopped 31 of 34 shots in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Vanecek will be stationed between the pipes at home against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek stopped 23 of 27 shots in Friday's 5-4 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
Vanecek is expected to be in goal at home versus the Buffalo Sabres on Friday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek surrendered two goals on 16 shots in relief of Akira Schmid in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Washington Capitals.
Vanecek made 27 saves in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Vanecek will guard the road goal against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday, according to Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site.
Vanecek posted 26 saves on 30 shots in a 4-3 loss against the Florida Panthers.
Vanecek stopped 32 of 35 shots in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Vanecek will get the home start versus Detroit on Thursday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek allowed five goals on 17 shots before being pulled from New Jersey's 6-1 loss to Carolina in Game 4 on Tuesday.
Vanecek will protect the home goal in Tuesday's Game 4 versus the Carolina Hurricanes, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.
Vanecek stopped 26 of 30 shots in Sunday's 8-4 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3.
Vanecek will get the starting nod for Sunday's Game 3 matchup at home against the Carolina Hurricanes, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek stopped eight of 10 shots in relief in a 6-1 loss to Carolina in Game 2 on Friday.
Vanecek stopped 10 of 11 shots in relief against the Carolina Hurricanes in Wednesday's 5-1 Game 1 loss.
Although Vanecek didn't face a shot, he was briefly in net during New Jersey's 5-2 loss to the New York Rangers in Game 6 on Saturday.
Vanecek made 25 saves in a 5-1 loss to the New York Rangers on Thursday in Game 2.
Vanecek will protect the home goal in Thursday's Game 2 versus the New York Rangers.
Vanecek stopped 18 of 22 shots in Tuesday's 5-1 Game 1 loss to the New York Rangers.
Per Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site, Vanecek is on track to guard the home goal in Tuesday's Game 1 versus the New York Rangers.
Vanecek (rest) won't dress for Thursday's game against the Washington Capitals, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Vanecek stopped 36 of 38 shots in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
Vanecek was the first goalie off the ice Tuesday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll guard the crease at home versus the Buffalo Sabres.
Vanecek stopped 16 of 17 shots, leading the New Jersey Devils to an 8-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday.
Vanecek will guard the home goal versus the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek stopped 22 of 23 shots in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Vanecek will defend the home net Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek allowed four goals on 21 shots before being pulled in Sunday's 6-1 loss to Winnipeg.
Vanecek will get the starting nod in Winnipeg on Sunday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek made 24 saves in a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday.
Vanecek will protect the home goal versus the New York Rangers on Thursday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek kicked out 31 of 34 shots in a 5-1 loss to the New York Islanders on Monday.
Vanecek will be stationed between the pipes for Monday's road game against the New York Islanders, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek turned aside 17 of 19 shots after replacing Akira Schmid midway through the first period of Friday's 5-4 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
Vanecek turned aside 27 of 29 shots in a 2-1 overtime loss to Minnesota on Tuesday.
Vanecek will patrol the home crease Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek allowed two goals on 24 shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Vanecek will get the starting nod in Tampa Bay on Sunday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek turned aside 26 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Vanecek will get the starting nod at home versus the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek stopped all 32 shots he faced in New Jersey's 3-0 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.
Vanecek will start against the Carolina Hurricanes at home Sunday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek stopped 21 of 25 shots in the New Jersey Devils' 4-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday.
Vanecek will patrol the home crease against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek stopped 25 of 29 shots in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Arizona Coyotes.
Vanecek will get the starting nod in Arizona on Sunday, Devils play-by-play announcer Matt Loughlin reports.
Vanecek surrendered five goals on 19 shots before being pulled from New Jersey's 7-5 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday.
Per Devils play-by-play announcer Matt Loughlin, Vanecek was the first goalie off the ice at morning skating, indicating he'll get the start in goal in Wednesday's road game versus the Colorado Avalanche.
Vanecek made 19 saves in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Vanecek will be stationed between the home pipes Thursday against LA, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek stopped 13 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.
Vanecek will patrol the home crease Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek made 29 saves in a 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.
Vanecek will guard the road goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek turned aside 31 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Vanecek will guard the road goal Tuesday versus Columbus, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek stopped 22 of 24 shots through overtime in a 3-2 shootout loss to Minnesota on Saturday.
Vanecek is in the starter's crease at practice and is expected to get the visiting start in Minnesota on Saturday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek turned aside 26 of 30 shots in a 5-4 overtime win over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday.
Vanecek will guard the home goal Monday against the Vancouver Canucks, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek stopped 33 of 35 shots in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Dallas Stars.
Vanecek will get the starting nod for Friday's road contest against the Dallas Stars, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek stopped 27 of 29 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Vegas Golden Knights.
Vanecek will patrol the home crease Tuesday versus Vegas. Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek stopped 25 of 26 shots in Sunday's 2-1 overtime victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Vanecek will patrol the home crease Sunday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek allowed three goals on 32 shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the San Jose Sharks.
Vanecek will start Monday's road game against the San Jose Sharks, Catherine Bogart of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek allowed two goals on 33 shots in Friday's 6-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Vanecek will get the starting nod in Anaheim on Friday, Ducks PA Announcer Phil Hulett reports.
Vanecek stopped 25 of 28 shots, helping the New Jersey Devils to a 5-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday.
Vanecek will guard the road goal Tuesday versus the Carolina Hurricanes, Catherine Bogart of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek stopped 31 of 34 shots Saturday, leading the New Jersey Devils to a 4-3 overtime win over the New York Rangers.
Vanecek will patrol the home crease Saturday versus the New York Rangers, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek made 32 saves in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Vanecek is expected to start on the road against the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek made 25 saves, including 12 short-handed stops, during a 4-2 victory over the host Penguins on Friday.
Vanecek will guard the road goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek allowed two goals on 26 shots in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins. Boston's third goal was an empty-netter.
Vanecek is expected to start at home against the Boston Bruins on Wednesday, per Matt Porter of The Boston Globe.
Vanecek turned aside 10 of 13 shots in a 4-1 loss to Carolina on Tuesday.
Vanecek will start Tuesday on the road against the Carolina Hurricanes, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek made 22 saves in a 2-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday.
Vanecek will tend the home crease against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek stopped 19 of 23 shots in a 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Rangers on Monday.
Vanecek will get the starting nod for Monday's road game against the New York Rangers, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek yielded four goals on 17 shots during a 6-4 loss to the visiting Islanders on Friday.
Vanecek will guard the home net against the New York Islanders on Friday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Vanecek stopped 24 shots in Tuesday's 3-0 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Vanecek will defend the blue paint during Tuesday's home game versus the Chicago Blackhawks, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek made 20 saves in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Nashville Predators.
Vanecek will guard the home goal in Thursday's game versus the Nashville Predators, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek allowed three goals on 38 shots in Monday's 5-3 win over the New York Rangers.
Vanecek will start Monday's road game against the New York Rangers, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek made 37 saves in a 5-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday.
Vanecek will be between the home pipes against the Washington Capitals on Saturday, according to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.
Vanecek turned aside 18 shots in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Vanecek will guard the home crease against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek turned aside 28 shots in Monday's 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers.
Vanecek will face the Edmonton Oilers at home Monday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek made 25 saves in a 3-2 overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday.
Vanecek will tend the visiting crease against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek stopped 25 shots in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Vanecek (undisclosed) is set to start Tuesday on the road against the Montreal Canadiens, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site.
Vanecek (undisclosed) is ready to return to the lineup, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek (undisclosed) will get the night off Saturday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek left Thursday's game against the Ottawa Senators because of an undisclosed injury, per Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site.
Vanecek will start Thursday at home versus Ottawa, according to Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site.
Vanecek stopped 33 of 35 shots in a 3-2 win against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday.
Vanecek will start Tuesday's home game against the Calgary Flames, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.
Vanecek stopped 27 of 30 shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Calgary Flames.
Vanecek will guard the road goal Saturday versus the Calgary Flames, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek turned aside 18 of 19 shots during a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.
Vanecek made 20 saves during a 7-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday.
Vanecek will start Sunday's home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Devils play-by-play announcer Matt Loughlin reports.
Vanecek turned aside 24 shots during a 1-0 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday.
Vanecek is in the starter's net in advance of Friday's game against the Colorado Avalanche, per Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site.
Vanecek turned aside 20 shots during the 6-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday.
Vanecek will guard the road goal versus the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek turned aside three of four shots after replacing Mackenzie Blackwood to begin the third period of Monday's 6-3 loss to the Washington Capitals.
Vanecek on Saturday turned aside just 17 shots as the Detroit Red Wings dominated the New Jersey Devils 5-2.
Vanecek made 17 saves in a 5-2 loss to Detroit on Saturday.
Vanecek will defend the home net Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanacek is expected to start Monday's home preseason match against the Boston Bruins, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek will guard the road goal versus the New York Rangers on Thursday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek is slated to guard the crease at home versus the New York Islanders on Tuesday, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Vanecek signed a three-year, $10.2 million contract with the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday.
The New Jersey Devils acquired Vitek Vanecek and 2022 second round pick (#46) from the Washington Capitals for 2022 second round pick (#37) and 2022 third round pick (#70)
General manager Brian MacLellan indicated during Wednesday's press conference that Vanecek will receive a qualifying offer, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Vanecek allowed five goals on 19 shots before being replaced by Ilya Samsonov in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Florida Panthers.
Vanecek will guard the road goal in Thursday's Game 2 versus the Florida Panthers, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Vanecek made 30 saves in Tuesday's 4-2 Game 1 win over the Florida Panthers.
Vanecek will be in goal for Game 1 versus Florida on the road Tuesday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Vanecek stopped 21 of 26 shots in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the New York Islanders.
Vanecek will get the start on the road Thursday against the New York Islanders, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Vanecek stopped 27 of 30 shots through overtime in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to Toronto.
Vanecek will start Sunday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Vanecek posted a 19-save shutout in Friday's 2-0 win over the Arizona Coyotes.
Vanecek will guard the road cage during Friday's matchup with the Arizona Coyotes, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Vanecek made 28 saves in Saturday's 8-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Vanecek will guard the road goal Saturday versus the Montreal Canadiens, Mike Vogel of the Washington Capitals' official site reports.
Vanecek made 10 saves in relief Thursday in a 7-3 loss to Toronto.
Vanecek made 28 saves in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Boston Bruins.
Vanecek will start Sunday's game against the Boston Bruins, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Vanecek allowed four goals on 18 shots in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.
Vanecek is slated to start between the pipes in Sunday's home game versus the Minnesota Wild, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Vanecek will get the starting nod at home versus Carolina on Monday, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Vanacek made 35 saves in a 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday.
Vanecek will be between the pipes at home against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Vanecek turned aside 33 of 37 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues.
Vanecek will tend the twine at home versus St. Louis on Tuesday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Vanecek stopped 20 shots in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Dallas Stars.
Vanecek will get the starting nod at home against the Dallas Stars on Sunday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
Vanecek made 39 saves in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Vanecek will be stationed between the pipes in Columbus on Thursday, Mike Vogel of the Washington Capitals' official site reports.
Vanecek turned aside 29 shots in regulation and overtime and seven of eight shootout attempts in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the New York Islanders.
Vanecek will tend the twine versus the New York Islanders at home Tuesday, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Vanecek allowed three goals on 26 shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Vancouver Canucks.
Vanecek will defend the cage Friday in Vancouver, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Vanecek stopped 31 of 35 shots in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Calgary Flames.
Vanecek will patrol the crease Tuesday in Calgary, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Vanecek stopped 29 of 31 shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Seattle Kraken.
Vanecek will start between the pipes Saturday against visiting Seattle, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Vanecek stopped all 36 shots he faced in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.
Vanecek will defend the blue paint Thursday versus visiting Carolina, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Vanecek allowed a goal on 17 shots in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Vanecek (upper body) was recalled from a conditioning loan with AHL Hershey on Monday.
Vanecek (upper body) was sent to AHL Hershey on a conditioning loan Sunday.
Vanecek (upper body) will not participate in Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.
Vaneck (upper body) is not available Tuesday against the Nashville Predators.
Vanecek (upper body) will travel on the upcoming road trip, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports
Vanecek (upper body) has been designated for injured reserve, per the NHL media site.
Vanecek (upper body) is still being evaluated and won't be in the lineup Wednesday versus Edmonton, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Vanecek (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Vanecek will be between the pipes for Tuesday's road clash with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Vanecek posted a 29-save shutout in Friday's 5-0 win over the Dallas Stars.
Vanecek will start Friday's game in Dallas, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Vanecek made 28 saves on 29 shots in a 1-0 loss to the Knights on Monday.
Vanecek will defend the cage at home Monday against visiting Las Vegas, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Vanecek made 20 saves in a 3-2 OT win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.
Vanecek was the first goalie off at morning skate Saturday, indicating he'll start in the evening against the Ottawa Senators, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Vanecek made 29 saves in a 4-3 loss to the Boston Bruins on Thursday.
Vanecek will tend the tine for Thursday's road tilt with Boston, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Vanecek made 30 saves in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets.
Vanecek was the first goalie off at morning skate Tuesday, indicating he'll start in the evening against the Winnipeg Jets, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Vanecek turned aside all 23 shots he faced in Saturday's 2-0 win over the New York Islanders.
Vanecek will guard the road goal during Saturday's matchup with the New York Islanders, Brian Compton of NHL.com reports.
Vanecek allowed three goals on 15 shots in relief in a 7-3 loss to the Boston Bruins on Monday.
Vanecek (illness) will be available in Monday's contest with the Boston Bruins as a backup option, per JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington.
Vanecek (illness) will not be available Saturday against the Minnesota Wild, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Vanecek missed Friday's practice with a non-COVID illness, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com, Vanecek was on the ice for Tuesday's practice, indicating he's cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols.
Vanecek landed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Monday.
Vanecek stopped 21 of 24 shots in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.
Vanecek will patrol the crease during Sunday night's home game versus the Los Angeles Kings, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Vanecek stopped 40 of 42 shots in Friday's 5-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets.
Vanecek will guard the road goal Friday versus the Winnipeg Jets, Mike Vogel of the Washington Capitals' official site reports.
Vanecek stopped 29 shots in regulation and overtime and two of three shootout attempts in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
Vanecek is slated to start between the pipes in Saturday's road game versus the Buffalo Sabres.
Vanecek made 25 saves in a 4-3 shootout loss to Chicago.
Vanecek will guard the home goal during Thursday's matchup with Chicago.
Vanecek gave up four goals on 30 shots in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken.
Vanecek will get the road start Sunday against the Seattle Kraken.
Vanecek allowed three goals on 31 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
Vanecek will protect the road goal Tuesday versus the Anaheim Ducks, Ducks PA Announcer Phil Hulett reports.
Vanecek turned aside 24 shots in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Vanecek (undisclosed) will be between the pipes for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Vanecek (undisclosed) is not available for Friday's game in Columbus, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Vanecek (undisclosed) won't be available for Thursday's game versus Detroit, NBC Sports Washington reports.
Vanecek stopped 25 of 28 shots in a 5-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday.
Vanecek was the first goalie off the ice at the game-day skate Monday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll defend the home cage versus Buffalo.
Vanecek stopped 30 of 32 shots in a 2-1 loss to Philadelphia on Saturday.
Vanecek will patrol the home crease during Saturday's matchup with Philadelphia, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Vanecek stopped 13 of 15 shots in a 5-4 overtime loss to Florida on Thursday.
Vanecek allowed three goals on 26 shots in a 3-2 loss to Tampa Bay on Monday.
Vanecek will get the road start Monday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Vanecek stopped 22 of 25 shots Wednesday in a 3-2 overtime loss to Detroit.
Vanecek will get the start for Wednesday's home match against the Detroit Red Wings, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Vanecek stopped 10 of 13 shots before being replaced by Ilya Samsonov to begin the second period in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Calgary Flames.
Vanecek will get the start for Saturday's home match against the Calgary Flames, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Vanecek allowed one goal on 26 shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Vanecek will get the starting nod for Thursday's contest in New Jersey, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.
Vanacek made 22 saves in Saturday's 2-1 OT loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Vanecek will get the start in Saturday's home match against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Vanecek turned aside 23 of 24 shots in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the New York Rangers.
Vanecek will get the starting nod at home against the New York Rangers on Wednesday.
Vanecek is on track to start between the pipes on the road in Wednesday's preseason matchup with the Boston Bruins, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Vanecek will get the start in goal in Monday's preseason game versus the New Jersey Devils, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Vanecek has fully recovered from the hamstring injury he suffered in Washington's playoff opener versus Boston last season, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
The Washington Capitals acquired Vitek Vanecek from the Seattle Kraken for 2023 second round pick
Vanecek (lower body) was the choice of Seattle from Washington in Wednesday's Expansion Draft.
The Seattle Kraken acquired Vitek Vanecek from the Washington Capitals in the expansion draft
Vanecek (lower body) will not dress for Game 5 against the Boston Bruins on Sunday, NHL.com reports.
Vanecek (lower body) will not be available for Friday's Game 4 tilt with Boston, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Vanecek (lower body) is expected to miss Wednesday's clash with Boston, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Vanecek (lower body) remains day-to-day and won't play in Monday's Game 2 against the Boston Bruins, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Vanecek (lower body) did not participate in practice Sunday and is day-to-day ahead of Monday's Game 2 against the Boston Bruins, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Vanecek (lower body) will not return to Saturday's Game 1 versus the Boston Bruins.
Vanecek (undisclosed) left in the first period of Saturday's game against the Boston Bruins and was accompanied to the locker room by the trainer, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. He was replaced by Craig Anderson.
Vanecek was the first goalie off the ice at Washington's morning skate Saturday, suggesting he'll start Game 1 against the Boston Bruins, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Vanecek turned aside 24 of 25 shots Tuesday in a 2-1 win over th Bruins.
Vanecek will get the start at home in Tuesday's regular-season finale against the Boston Bruins, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Vanecek stopped 25 of 28 shots in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.
Vanecek will defend the blue paint during Friday's home game versus the Philadelphia Flyers, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Vanecek stopped 19 of 21 shots in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the New York Rangers.
Vanecek will get the road start Wednesday against the New York Rangers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Vanecek made 23 saves in Monday's 6-3 win over the New York Rangers.
Vanecek will get the road start Monday against the New York Rangers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Vanecek allowed five goals on 35 shots Thursday in a 5-4 overtime loss to Pittsburgh.
Vanecek will defend the blue paint during Thursday's home game versus the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Vanecek registered 18 saves in a 1-0 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday.
Vanecek will defend the blue paint during Tuesday's home game versus the New York Islanders.
Vanecek gave up five goals on 27 shots in a 6-3 loss to the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
Vanecek will tend the road twine in Sunday's matchup against the Boston Bruins, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Vanecek allowed four goals on 21 shots and was pulled during the second period of Thursday's 5-2 loss to Buffalo.
Vanecek will defend the home net in Thursday's game against the Buffalo Sabres, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Vanecek stopped 34 of 35 shots Sunday in an 8-1 win over the Boston Bruins.
Vanecek will defend the home net in Sunday's game versus the Boston Bruins, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Vanecek stopped 30 shots in Friday's 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
Vanecek will guard the road goal during Friday's game versus the Buffalo Sabres, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Vanecek stopped 38 of 39 shots Tuesday in a 1-0 loss to the New York Islanders.
Vanecek will get the start on the road Tuesday against the New York Islanders, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Vanecek made 22 saves in Friday's 2-1 overtime win over the New Jersey Devils.
Vanecek will patrol the crease during Friday's road game versus the New Jersey Devils, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Vanecek allowed two goals on nine shots in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the New York Islanders.
Vanecek set aside 22 of 26 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the New York Rangers.
Vanecek will protect the road net in Tuesday's game versus the New York Rangers, Mike Vogel of the Washington Capitals' official site reports.
Vanecek made 21 saves in Thursday's 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Vanecek will be between the pipes versus New Jersey at home Thursday.
Vanecek stopped 32 shots in Friday's 2-1 win over the New York Rangers.
Vanecek will patrol the home crease during Friday's home game versus the New York Rangers.
Vanecek turned away 23 shots Monday in a 6-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
Vanecek will defend the home net in Monday's game versus the Buffalo Sabres, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Vanecek stopped 27 shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the New Jersey Devils.
Vanecek will get the home start Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Vanecek stopped 14 of 18 shots before being replaced by Ilya Samsonov late in the second period of Friday's 5-1 loss to the Boston Bruins.
Vanecek will patrol the crease during Friday's road game versus the Boston Bruins, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Vanecek made 18 saves in regulation and overtime and stopped all three shootout attempts he faced in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins.
Vanecek will get the start on the road Wednesday against the Boston Bruins, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Vanecek stopped 22 shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Vanecek will guard the road goal during Saturday's matchup with the New Jersey Devils, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Vanecek turned aside 26 of 28 shots Thursday in a 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Vanecek will guard the home cage in Thursday's game versus the Pittsburgh Penguins, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Vanecek stopped 34 shots in a 3-2 overtime loss to Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
Vanecek will get the start in Tuesday's home game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Vanecek stopped 20 of 23 shots in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers.
Vanecek will patrol the crease during Saturday's home game versus the New York Rangers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Vanecek made 22 saves in a 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.
Vanecek will get the start for Thursday's home game against the Buffalo Sabres, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Vanecek stopped 26 of 27 shots Tuesday in a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Vanecek will get the start on the road Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Vanecek stopped 32 of 36 shots Sunday in a 6-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Vanecek will draw the road start for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.
Vanecek and the Washington Capitals' game versus the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday has been postponed, Frank Seravalli of TSN.ca reports.
Vanecek and the Washington Capitals won't play the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday or Saturday after the league postponed the two games, per the NHL's release Monday.
Vanecek made 10 saves on 14 shots before getting replaced by Craig Anderson late in the second period of Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.
Vanecek will draw the home start for Sunday's matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Vanecek gave up three goals on 30 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers.
Vanecek will guard the cage during Thursday's road matchup with the New York Rangers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Vanecek has been named the NHL's Rookie of the Month for January.
Vanecek stopped 28 of 32 shots Monday in a 5-3 loss to the Boston Bruins.
Vanecek will defend the home twine in Monday's game versus the Boston Bruins, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Vanecek made 40 saves in a 4-3 OT win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday.
Vanecek is in line to start in goal in Saturday's home game against the Boston Bruins, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Vanecek made 27 saves in a 6-3 win over the New York Islanders on Thursday night.
Vanecek will defend the home net in Thursday's game against the New York Islanders, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
Vanecek turned aside 32 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the New York Islanders.
Vanecek will defend the home goal in Tuesday's game versus the New York Islanders, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Vanecek made 45 saves in regulation and overtime and stopped one of two shootout attempts in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
Vanecek will protect the home cage in Sunday's game against the Buffalo Sabres, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Vanecek stopped 24 shots in regulation and overtime and all four shootout attempts he faced in Friday's 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
Vanecek will be between the pipes for Friday's road tilt versus Buffalo, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Vanecek made 25 saves Tuesday in a 5-4 overtime loss to Pittsburgh.
Vanecek will get the start on the road Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Vanecek made 30 saves in Friday's 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
Vanecek will defend the blue paint during Friday's road game versus Buffalo, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Vanecek was told by head coach Peter Laviolette that he's made the Washington Capitals' NHL roster, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Vanecek has the inside track to back up Ilya Samsonov during the 2020-21 season, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
Assigned G Vitek Vanecek to Hershey (AHL).
Recalled G Vitek Vanecek from Hershey (AHL).
Assigned G Vitek Vanecek to Hershey (AHL).
Recalled G Vitek Vanecek from Hershey (AHL).
Re-signed G Vitek Vanecek to a three-year, $2.15 million contract.
Assigned G Vitek Vanecek to Hershey (AHL).
Recalled G Vitek Vanecek from Hershey (AHL).
Assigned G Vitek Vanecek to Hershey (AHL).
Assigned G Vitek Vanecek to Hershey (AHL).
Signed G Vitek Vanecek to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Washington Capitals Acquired a 2014 second-round draft pick ( Vitek Vanecek) from the Buffalo Sabres for a 2014 second-round draft pick (Eric Cornel) and a 2014 third-round draft pick (Brycen Martin).