Mathieu Garon will be in Tampa Bay's crease when the Lightning visit Nashville on Thursday. He has won three straight games, so coach Guy Boucher likely wants to ride out this current hot streak before giving veteran puckstopper Dwayne Roloson another shot. Garon has been excellent this season with a 3-1-1 record, a .942 save percentage and a 1.78 GAA.

Lightning goaltender Mathieu Garon blocked 36 of 39 shots in Tampa's 4-3 win in Buffalo Tuesday night. Lightning coach Guy Boucher has been riding the hot hand by starting Garon in place of Dwayne Roloson of late and Garon has responded with three straight victories. In the long-term this should be Roloson's team, but Garon could garner a few more starts in the coming weeks.

Mathieu Garon recorded his first shutout of the season on Saturday. Garon may start to be stealing some playing time from Roloson if he continues this streak. Garon stopped all 21 shots he saw for the win. He is 2-1-1 this season. Look for him to get many more starts if he keeps up this type of play.

Mathieu Garon will be in goal for the Lightning on Saturday. It appears coach Guy Boucher will be giving Dwayne Roloson sufficient time off between games. Garon is a nice add in leagues because he is bound to see a lot of ice time this season.

Mathieu Garon allowed one goal on only 17 shots in the Tampa's 4-1 victory over the lowly Islanders Thursday night. Dwayne Roloson has gotten off to a rocky start in 2011-12 and the Lightning are hoping that some rest will help him get back on track. Garon is used to the backup role at this point in his career, but still ended up playing in 35 and 36 games in his last two seasons with Columbus. He could see the same amount of action again this year in Tampa if Roloson continues to pile up the losses.

Mathieu Garon will get the nod for Tampa Bay on Thursday night against the Islanders. Dwayne Roloson has gotten off to a rocky start in 2011-12 and the Lightning are hoping that some rest will help him get back on track. Garon owns a 0-1-1 record with a .938 save percentage and a 2.28 GAA in three appearances this campaign.

Mathieu Garon will be in goal for the Lightning on Saturday against the Panthers. Garon draws in net after Dwayne Roloson struggled last outing. Garon came on in relief and made 16 saves total. Set your lineups accordingly as Garon is due for a big game here.

Mathieu Garon was perfect on 16 shots in relief of Dwayne Roloson in the Lightning's 5-1 loss to the New York Islanders on Thursday night. Garon agreed to a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning this summer and is used to the backup role at this point in his career. Garon should start about 30 games this season barring an injury to the 43-year-old starter and should be viewed as nothing more than a handcuff for Roloson owners at this point in the season but that could change if Roloson struggles.

Mathieu Garon allowed four goals on 42 shots in a 4-1 loss against the Boston Bruins. Garon was bombarded all night and didn't stand a chance with the way Tampa played defence. Starter Dwayne Roloson turns 42 on October 12, so Garon should see his fair share of work this season. He is one of the top backups in the league, he just needs his defence to play better.

Mathieu Garon will start between the pipes on Saturday. The veteran Dwayne Roloson will get the night off after a solid performance in a victory over Carolina Friday. Meanwhile, Garon will oppose Tuukka Rask and the Bruins in a battle of backups goaltenders.