Key facts
- Andrei Vasilevskiy has won his second career Vezina Trophy.
- The Vezina Trophy is awarded to the NHL's best goaltender.
- Vasilevskiy led the NHL in victories this season.
- The award presentation involved a prank with Vasilevskiy's car and law enforcement.
Andrei Vasilevskiy, the goaltender for the Tampa Bay Lightning, has been awarded the Vezina Trophy for the second time in his career. The trophy is given to the goaltender who is judged to be the best in the National Hockey League. Vasilevskiy earned this recognition by leading the league in victories during the recent season. The award presentation was uniquely executed by the Lightning organization, who staged a prank to surprise Vasilevskiy. This involved making him believe his car contained a suspicious object and that law enforcement was involved, before revealing it was a ruse to present him with the award. Vasilevskiy expressed relief that no actual incident occurred and he wouldn't have to deal with insurance companies. He also had a notable fight during an outdoor game against fellow Vezina nominee Jeremy Swayman this past season.