NHL teams explore shared goaltending strategies for the upcoming season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 8:52 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
NHL teams such as the Vegas Golden Knights, Florida Panthers, New Jersey Devils, and Philadelphia Flyers are looking to implement shared goaltending approaches in the upcoming season. The Golden Knights maintained both Adin Hill and Carter Hart as viable options, while the Panthers acquired Jacob Markstrom and Akira Schmid to strengthen their tandem. The Devils plan to give Nico Daws a chance alongside Jake Allen. Philadelphia's Dan Vladar is the starter, complemented by newcomer Joseph Woll. The shift toward shared goaltending is anticipated due to the league extending the regular season from 82 to 84 games.
- •Greg McCrimmon expresses confidence in goaltenders Hill and Hart.
- •Florida Panthers welcome Markstrom and Schmid for their goaltending duo.
- •New Jersey Devils are focusing on Nico Daws as a potential starter.
- •Philadelphia Flyers extend Dan Vladar and trade for Joseph Woll.
- •The NHL's regular season is expanded to 84 games.
- 8:52 PMYahoo Sports — Is 2 better than 1? Teams around the NHL look to embrace the notion of shared goaltending
"Former Vegas Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy went with Adin Hill as his goaltender for the final stretch this past season. Replacement coach John Tortorella quickly switched to Carter Hart. “I feel really good about our goaltending with Adin Hill and Carter Hart," general manager Kelly McCrimmon said.
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