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Vegas Golden Knights: Three studs from the Stanley Cup Playoffs

By Andrew Steele-Davis

Robin Lehner #90 of the Vegas Golden Knights covers up the puck against Corey Perry #10 of the Dallas Stars during the third period in Game Five of the Western Conference Final. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Robin Lehner #90 of the Vegas Golden Knights covers up the puck against Corey Perry #10 of the Dallas Stars during the third period in Game Five of the Western Conference Final. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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Robin Lehner #90 of the Vegas Golden Knights reacts after allowing the game-winning goal to Denis Gurianov (not pictured) of the Dallas Stars
Robin Lehner #90 of the Vegas Golden Knights reacts after allowing the game-winning goal to Denis Gurianov (not pictured) of the Dallas Stars during the first overtime period as the Golden Knights lose 3-2 in Game Five of the Western Conference Final. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

2. Robin Lehner

It could have been a lot worst for the Golden Knights were it not for the elite play of Robin Lehner between the pipes.

Emerging as the undisputed starter for this franchise in the postseason, Lehner stood on his head and showed why he was a finalist for the Vezina Trophy in 2018-19.

Winning the battle against face of the franchise Marc-Andre Fleury out of Training Camp, Lehner clearly gave the Golden Knights the best possible chance to win on a nightly basis in the eyes of  both the coaching staff and the front office.

And he backed that up with his play, going 9-7-0 with four shutouts, a .917 Save Percentage and a 1.99 Goals Against Average.

Lehner’s four shutouts in the postseason led all goalies in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and he certainly proved that he’s capable of being a No.1 goalie for a true Cup contender.

What made those stats even more impressive was the fact that, in certain games, Lehner was left to hang out to dry by his teammates.

Some bone-headed mistakes left Lehner exposed but, time and time again, he came up big for his team and kept them alive game after game.

Lehner’s postseason could have been more impressive if his offense could actually score, but the 29-year-old has driven up his stock and he looks set to be rewarded with a long term deal by the Golden Knights, according to multiple reports.

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