Lightning star goalie Vasilevskiy to miss first two months after back surgery

Vasilevskiy underwent surgery for a lumbar disc herniation and is expected to miss the first two months.
His absence leaves a significant hole for the Lightning, who have reached the last three Stanley Cup Finals.
Vasilevskiy has been Tampa Bay's undisputed starting goalie and a key player since 2018-19.
Backup Jonas Johansson is the most likely replacement, but the team may explore short-term options.
Vasilevskiy aims to return before the new year after playing through the injury in preseason.