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NJD· Sat Nov 7Game preview →2025-26 season (his most recent)
- GP
- 22
- Record
- 5-13-3
- GAA
- 2.93
- SV%
- .883
- SO
- 1
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | Dec | SA | GA | SV | SV% | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16 | vs STL | L 3-5 | L | 10 | 1 | 9 | .900 | 18:30 |
| Apr 12 | @CGY | L 1-4 | L | 23 | 4 | 19 | .826 | 59:48 |
| Mar 26 | vs WSH | L 4-7 | L | 23 | 6 | 17 | .739 | 49:54 |
| Mar 24 | vs EDM | L 2-5 | - | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1.000 | 17:30 |
| Mar 20 | vs ANA | L 1-4 | L | 22 | 2 | 20 | .909 | 59:06 |
| Mar 16 | @DAL | W 6-3 | W | 30 | 3 | 27 | .900 | 59:30 |
| Mar 9 | @CHI | L 2-3 | OTL | 26 | 3 | 23 | .885 | 62:36 |
| Mar 5 | @PHI | W 3-0 | W | 16 | 0 | 16 | 1.000 | 60:00 |
| Jan 27 | @FLA | W 4-3 | W | 30 | 3 | 27 | .900 | 60:00 |
| Jan 11 | vs CBJ | L 2-3 | OTL | 36 | 3 | 33 | .917 | 61:00 |
| Dec 29 | vs NSH | L 3-4 | L | 26 | 4 | 22 | .846 | 58:12 |
| Dec 23 | @COL | L 0-1 | L | 26 | 1 | 25 | .962 | 57:42 |
| Dec 16 | @BOS | L 1-4 | L | 23 | 4 | 19 | .826 | 60:00 |
| Dec 6 | @CGY | L 0-2 | L | 22 | 1 | 21 | .955 | 59:12 |
| Dec 1 | @SJS | L 3-6 | L | 21 | 3 | 18 | .857 | 46:54 |
| Nov 28 | @DAL | L 3-4 | L | 28 | 4 | 24 | .857 | 58:24 |
| Nov 18 | @SJS | L 2-3 | OTL | 22 | 3 | 19 | .864 | 62:54 |
| Nov 9 | @OTT | L 2-4 | L | 25 | 4 | 21 | .840 | 57:12 |
| Nov 5 | @TOR | L 3-5 | L | 18 | 4 | 14 | .778 | 58:18 |
| Oct 26 | @WPG | W 3-2 | W | 30 | 2 | 28 | .933 | 60:00 |
| Oct 19 | vs BOS | W 3-2 | W | 26 | 2 | 24 | .923 | 59:54 |
| Oct 13 | @CHI | L 1-3 | L | 13 | 2 | 11 | .846 | 59:42 |
Latest news
Vanecek was placed on waivers Sunday with the intention of assigning him to AHL Hamilton.
Vanecek posted a 5-13-3 record with one shutout, a 2.94 GAA and an .883 save percentage in 22 appearances with Utah during the 2025-26 regular season. He signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Islanders when free agency opened in July. If he goes unclaimed, he will likely begin the 2026-27 campaign in the minors.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 27
Vanecek will not be in the lineup for Friday's preseason clash with the Rangers, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Despite earlier reports indicating that Vanecek would start Friday, it seems the Islanders will utilize Semyon Varlamov in the crease while Joshua Kotai serves as the No. 2 option. Barring any setbacks, it seems likely that Varlamov will take the backup role to open the season, which would leave Vanecek headed for waivers or the minors.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 25
Vanecek was the first goalie off the ice during Friday's morning skate, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports, indicating that he'll draw the preseason start at home against the Rangers.
Vanecek started in the Islanders' preseason opener Sunday and turned aside 20 of 22 shots during a 2-1 loss to New Jersey. He'll defend the crease once again during the penultimate game of the preseason as he continues to compete with Semyon Varlamov for the No. 2 goaltending job behind Ilya Sorokin.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 25
Vanecek turned aside 20 of 22 shots during Sunday's 2-1 preseason loss to New Jersey.
Vanecek got the starting nod during the Islanders' preseason opener and defended the road crease for the entire game. He put forth a decent performance and should compete with Semyon Varlamov for the No. 2 goaltending job behind Ilya Sorokin as the preseason rolls on. Vanecek made 22 regular-season appearances for Utah last year, going 5-13-3 with a 2.94 GAA and .883 save percentage.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 21
Vanecek led the Islanders onto the ice for Sunday's preseason game, indicating he'll draw the road start against New Jersey, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.
Vanecek will get the first chance to audition for the backup goalie role behind Ilya Sorokin in the midst of his training camp battle against Semyon Varlamov. The 30-year-old Vanecek is looking to bounce back in 2026-27 after a rough go of things a season ago, when he compiled a 5-13-3 record, a 2.94 GAA and an .883 save percentage across 22 regular-season games with Utah. He's set to debut for his sixth different team across seven NHL seasons, as Vanecek has become a journeyman depth option in net.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 20
Vanecek could begin the 2026-27 campaign as the No. 3 goaltending option for the Islanders, Cory Wright of the Islanders' official site reports.
Vanecek signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Islanders in early January and will likely have the opportunity to compete for a backup role during camp. However, Semyon Varlamov seems to be back to full health after missing all of last season, and he appears to be the favorite for the No. 2 job behind Ilya Sorokin. Vanecek made 22 regular-season appearances for the Mammoth last year, and he went 5-13-3 with a 2.94 GAA and .883 save percentage.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 3