Golden Knights' Tortorella sticks with Hart as series shifts to Game 6
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 10:23 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
John Tortorella, head coach of the Golden Knights, has confirmed that Carter Hart will start in goal for Game 6 against the Hurricanes on June 13. Hart has struggled, becoming the first goalie to concede four goals in each of the series' first five games. Carolina leads the Stanley Cup Final 3-2 and can clinch the championship with a win. Tortorella defended Hart, citing the need for improved team defense while noting Hart's prior success in the playoffs this year. The game will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, where fans continue to support Hart despite external controversies surrounding him.
- •Tortorella confirms Hart as starting goalie for Game 6
- •Carolina leads series 3-2; win would clinch title
- •Hart has allowed 20 goals in five games this series
- •T-Mobile Arena hosts the crucial match on June 13
- •Golden Knights’ season hangs in the balance with this game
- 10:23 PMYahoo Sports — Tortorella doubles down on Carter Hart as Golden Knights face elimination in Game 6
"Golden Knights coach John Tortorella is sticking with Carter Hart against the Hurricanes even though he is the first goalie to give up four goals in each of the first five games of a Stanley Cup Final. The teams meet in Game 6 on Sunday, and the Stanley Cup will be in T-Mobile Arena with Carolina up 3-2 and having a chance to close out the best-of-seven series over Vegas. Tortorella, who previously coached Hart in Philadelphia, has been perhaps his staunchest defender.
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