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Eastern Atlantic Standings

Team W-L-OTL Pts
40-14-15 95
45-19-4 94
38-19-9 85
36-25-6 78
34-28-6 74
32-31-5 69
25-31-11 61
28-34-4 60

2023 Goaltending

STATS W
Wins
L
Losses
OTL
Overtime Loss
GAA
Goals Against Average
SV%
Saves Percentage
SO
Shutout
Regular Season 1 2 0 3.41 .889 0

Top Matt Tomkins News

  • Lightning's Matt Tomkins: On waiver wire Thursday

    The Lightning placed Tomkins on waivers Thursday, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

    This is great news for Andrei Vasilevskiy (back surgery) and his fantasy managers as he might now be expected to return to action either Friday versus Carolina or Monday in Colorado. Tomkins was 1-2-0, giving up 10 goals on 90 shots in his three appearances. He will be returned to AHL Syracuse, should he pass through waivers.

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  • Lightning's Matt Tomkins: Hangs on for first NHL win

    Tomkins turned aside 23 shots in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Canadiens.

    The 29-year-old recorded his first career win in the NHL, but it nearly slipped through his fingers -- the Lightning handed Tomkins a 4-0 lead heading into the third period as they dominated play, but he then had to withstand a furious comeback attempt by the Habs that featured half of the home squad's 26 shots on the night. Tomkins' .889 save percentage through his first three starts this season isn't going to earn him more consistent playing time, but the Bolts seem content with his play so far as Jonas Johansson's backup.

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  • Lightning's Matt Tomkins: Starting in Montreal

    Tomkins will guard the road goal versus the Canadiens on Tuesday, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

    Tomkins has lost his first two starts of the season, allowing seven goals on 64 shots. The 29-year-old will face a Canadiens team that has scored just seven goals during their three-game losing streak.

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  • Lightning's Matt Tomkins: Falls to Jackets

    Tomkins stopped 24 of 27 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.

    Columbus' final goal was scored into an empty net. Tomkins didn't play poorly in his second career NHL start, but the Lightning offense had trouble getting going and couldn't find an equalizer after falling behind in the third period. The 29-year-old rookie will likely be back in net early next week when Tampa Bay plays back-to-back on a road trip that takes the team through Toronto and Montreal.

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  • Lightning's Matt Tomkins: Starting in Columbus

    Tomkins will defend the visiting net in Columbus on Thursday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

    This will be a return home of sorts for Tomkins who played four seasons at Ohio State during his collegiate career. Tomkins will make his second career start, as he dropped a 5-2 decision in Ottawa on Oct. 15, giving up four goals on 37 shots. The 29-year-old will face the Blue Jackets, who have scored 23 goals this season in nine games.

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  • Lightning's Matt Tomkins: Falls in NHL debut

    Tomkins allowed four goals on 37 shots in Sunday's 5-2 loss against the Senators.

    Tomkins made his NHL debut in the second leg of a back-to-back set. The former backstop for Farjestads BK Karlstad of the Swedish Hockey League just couldn't keep Brady Tkachuk (two goals) quiet. Jonas Johansson is likely to do most of the heavy lifting until Andrei Vasilevskiy is ready to return from back surgery in late November or early December. The Lightning do not have another back-to-back situation until Nov. 6-7, so it's uncertain when we'll see Tomkins again.

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  • Lightning's Matt Tomkins: Tending twine Sunday

    Tomkins will guard the road goal Sunday against Ottawa, per Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida.

    Tomkins will get the second half of Tampa Bay's back-to-back after Jonas Johansson played in Saturday's 6-4 loss to Detroit. The 29-year-old Tomkins will make his NHL debut in Sunday's contest. Tomkins posted a 20-12-0 record with a 2.53 GAA and a .911 save percentage in 32 games for Farjestad BK of the SHL last season.

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  • Lightning's Matt Tomkins: Agrees to two-year deal

    Tomkins inked a two-year, two-way contract with Tampa Bay on Wednesday.

    Tomkins had a 2.53 GAA and a .911 save percentage in 32 games with Farjestads BK Karlstad of the Swedish Hockey League in 2022-23. The 28-year-old hasn't played in the NHL yet and will likely start the 2023-24 campaign at the AHL level.

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  • Matt Tomkins: Pens deal overseas

    Tomkins signed a one-year deal Friday to play with Frolunda of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), Brandon Cain of NHL.com reports.

    Tomkins spent the last four seasons playing in the ECHL and AHL, where he most recently went 5-9-1 with an unsightly 3.21 GAA and .907 save percentage with Rockford. He'll get a chance in his age-27 season to get a taste of Swedish professional hockey, which will no doubt be an interesting next chapter in Tomkins' career.

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  • Blackhawks' Matt Tomkins: Back to bus league

    The Blackhawks reassigned Tomkins to AHL Rockford on Sunday.

    The 26-year-old has resided on the taxi squad the past month, but he's yet to suit up in NHL action this year. Tomkins will return to the minors, where he's gone 3-7-1 along with a 3.39 GAA and .902 save percentage in 11 AHL appearances.

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  • Blackhawks' Matt Tomkins: Promoted to taxi squad

    Tomkins was promoted from AHL Rockford to Chicago's taxi squad Wednesday.

    Tomkins' promotion suggests Collin Delia may be waived by the Blackhawks ahead of Thursday's game versus Detroit. Tomkins has yet to make his NHL debut, but he's posted a 3.39 GAA and a .902 save percentage through 11 AHL appearances this year.

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  • Blackhawks' Matt Tomkins: Shuffles to AHL

    Tomkins was assigned to AHL Rockford on Monday, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.

    Tomkins never suited up during his 10-day stint with the taxi squad. The 26-year-old has struggled in the AHL with an .881 save percentage over five games this season.

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  • Blackhawks' Matt Tomkins: Joins taxi squad

    Tomkins was added to the taxi squad Friday, CBS Sports reports.

    Tomkins has struggled out of the gate with AHL Rockford this season, registering an .881 save percentage and a 4.06 GAA through five appearances. The 26-year-old will likely head back to the minors soon.

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  • Blackhawks' Matt Tomkins: Waived by Chicago

    The Blackhawks placed Tomkins on waivers Monday, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

    Tomkins spent the entirety of the 2019-20 season in the minors, compiling a 5-7-1 record while posting a 3.12 GAA and .896 save percentage in 13 appearances with AHL Rockford. The 2012 seventh-round pick likely won't sniff the NHL unless Chicago's netminders are ravaged by injuries or illness during the upcoming campaign.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-3, 194 lbs
Birthplace: Sherwood Park, AB
Age: 29
Experience: 1
Shoots: Right