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Golden Knights coach defends Carter Hart amid goal struggles in finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 3:57 AM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Golden Knights coach defends Carter Hart amid goal struggles in finals

Summary

Carter Hart of the Vegas Golden Knights has faced challenges in the Stanley Cup Final, allowing four goals in each of the first five games. Despite this, head coach John Tortorella has ruled out a goalie change, expressing confidence in Hart's abilities. The Golden Knights are down 3-2 in the series after back-to-back losses to the Carolina Hurricanes. Hart's performance has sharply declined, with a save percentage of.856 in these finals compared to.922 in earlier playoff rounds. The team must rally to secure a win in Game 6 to avoid elimination.

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By the Numbers

•Golden Knights trail 3-2 in the Stanley Cup Final after losses to Hurricanes.
•Carter Hart has allowed four goals in each finals game, with a.856 save percentage.
•Tortorella dismisses questions about benching Hart, cites confidence in the goalie.
•Adin Hill is Hart's backup, previously instrumental in the 2023 playoffs.

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3:57 AMYahoo Sports — Will the Golden Knights bench Carter Hart? Vegas goalie has allowed 4 or more goals in last 5 games

What they're saying

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The Hurricanes have already switched goaltenders, but don't expect the Golden Knights to get in on the trend despite Hart's struggles.
— Yahoo Sports

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