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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

Tomkins was making his NHL debut, starting in the second end of a back-to-back set. The former backstop for Farjestads BK Karlstad of the Swedish Hockey League just couldn't keep Brady Tkachuk 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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

The Blackhawks reassigned Tomkins to AHL Rockford on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.