Vegas Golden Knights
· 2026-07-03
The Vegas Golden Knights are looking to embrace a shared goaltending approach with Adin Hill and Carter Hart.
The team's general manager, Kelly McCrimmon, stated that he feels good about the goaltending situation with Hill and Hart.
The Golden Knights last season relied on multiple goalies, with Akira Schmid starting 29 games, Hill 27, and Hart 18.
McCrimmon believes that Hill will bounce back from a tough season, and Hart made a great impression in getting the team to the Stanley Cup Final.
Hill was in net when the Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup in 2023, coming off the bench in the second round at Edmonton.
The starts will now be divided between Hill and Hart, with coach Ryan Craig and goalies coach Sean Burke making the decisions.
The Golden Knights are currently standing 4th in the Western Conference with a 39-26 record, on a W3 streak, and their next game is vs Los Angeles Kings on 2026-09-20.
The team shipped Schmid to the Panthers, and McCrimmon thinks that Carl Lindbolm is on his way to becoming an NHL goaltender.
Hart struggled in the Stanley Cup Final, but had a strong regular season, going 5-3-3 with a 3.23 GAA and .874 save percentage.
The Golden Knights' goaltending situation is looking promising, with Hill and Hart expected to share the starts.
McCrimmon's confidence in the team's goaltending is a positive sign, as the Golden Knights look to build on their current success.
The team's ability to adapt to different goaltending situations will be key to their success in the upcoming season.