Goalie tandems dominate NHL as workhorse options decline
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 12:12 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The NHL is witnessing a trend toward goalie tandems, with traditional workhorse goaltenders becoming rare. Factors driving this change include the increasing demands on players and the team's strategic approaches. The shift appears to be reshaping how goalies are utilized across the league and may influence roster decisions moving forward.
- •Goalie tandems are increasingly common in the NHL.
- •Traditional workhorse goaltenders are becoming less frequent.
- •Team strategies are adapting to changing demands on goaltenders.
- •This shift may impact future roster decisions and player utilization.
- 11:55 AMESPN — Why goalie tandems have taken over the NHL -- even...
"A variety of factors has resulted in the workhorse goaltender becoming an endangered species.
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