Golden Knights block 278 shots in postseason, lead shot-blocking efforts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 12:16 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights have demonstrated a strong commitment to blocking shots during the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, recording 278 blocked shots, significantly higher than their opponents’ total of 223. Key players like Shea Theodore, Brayden McNabb, and Noah Hanifin are among the top shot-blockers in the league. Pavel Dorofeyev exemplified this ethos despite suffering injuries while returning to the ice after blocking a shot. As the playoffs progress, the team's defensive mentality will be essential as they prepare to face the Carolina Hurricanes in the upcoming rounds.
- •Knights have blocked 278 shots, leading the NHL postseason.
- •Shea Theodore ranks second in the playoffs with 46 blocked shots.
- •Dorofeyev returned to play after blocking a shot against Anaheim.
- •The Knights prepare to face the Hurricanes next in the playoffs.
- •Defenseman Dylan Coghlan emphasizes the mindset behind shot-blocking.
- 12:16 AMYahoo Sports — Knights willing to absorb pain in blocking shots
"Vegas has blocked 278 shots in the postseason, 55 more than its opponents.
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