The Vegas Golden Knights have had plenty of noteworthy goaltenders throughout their short franchise history. Some names have been legendary, with players like Marc-Andre Fleury taking home Vezina Trophy hardware. With a dominant 2020-21 season where his GAA was 1.98, he provided stability and was a wall in the net. As a result, it elevated his status as a Golden Knights legend.
Then, other players are bizarre beings, such as Robin Lehner. The injured netminder recently missed his physical exam, which was only the tip of the iceberg. He also declared bankruptcy from his snake farm in Plato, Missouri, which you'd read straight out of a fake tabloid headline in Walgreens. Overall, the player had a legacy that was tough for Golden Knights fans to comprehend. Then, there are people like Logan Thompson, who are all-around good guys. They can't do any harm and are great in the net.
But let's go back to that 2020-21 season for Fleury for a second. The netminder was the best goaltender that season, leading Vegas to a semifinal appearance. While the legendary superstar has other remarkable holds on category such as single-season wins, he's also on top in save percentage in one year. How is that the case?
Marc-Andre Fleury had the best single-season save percentage in Vegas Golden Knights history
Strangely enough, the best single-season save percentage wasn't as close as people think it was. In fact, it came down to a matter of inches (or in this case, points). Sure, Fleury was phenomenal in 2020-21 with a percentage of .928. However, that was only one percentage point ahead of second place, where the Vezina Trophy winner posted a statistic of .927 in 2017-18.
During that memorable campaign, Fleury posted a GAA of 1.98, six shutouts, and had a record of 26-10 in 36 games. Yes, it was a shortened season that can draw some criticism from skeptical fans. After all, some people will never be pleased. However, it showed how important he was to the team's success, whether it was the first year or his last with the Golden Knights.
As for Logan Thompson? He posted .915 in stopping saves in 2022-23, leaving him virtually tied for third with Adin Hill. He didn't have a memorable season like Marc-Andre Fleury did in 2020-21. However, he got the job done and won the Stanley Cup with Hill. Meanwhile, Fleury also held fifth place with a campaign of .913 in 2018-19. He was practically tied with Robin Lehner's 2021-22 year, where he posted the same number. Legends are made when they have fantastic seasons, which makes Fleury one-of-one.