{"id":597657,"date":"2026-06-13T03:15:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T03:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/597657\/"},"modified":"2026-06-13T03:15:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T03:15:20","slug":"golden-knights-sticking-with-hart-as-defensive-issues-loom-in-game-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/597657\/","title":{"rendered":"Golden Knights sticking with Hart as defensive issues loom in Game 6"},"content":{"rendered":"

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) \u2014 The Vegas Golden Knights are sticking with Carter Hart in net for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, even as defensive struggles have defined the series.<\/p>\n

Hart has allowed 4 or more goals in all 5 games of the Stanley Cup Final \u2014 making him the first goaltender to surrender that many goals in every game of a Cup Final. The statistic has drawn widespread attention, but head coach John Tortorella is not entertaining questions about a goaltending change.<\/p>\n

WATCH | Vegas Golden Knights must fix defensive struggles with Hart in net to force Game 7<\/p>\n

Vegas Golden Knights must fix defensive struggles with Hart in net to force Game 7<\/p>\n

When asked if he considered switching to Adin Hill in the third period, Tortorella was blunt.<\/p>\n

“Did you consider going to Adin Hill in the third? Oh for Christ’s \u2014 that may be the stupidest question I’ve heard,” Tortorella said.<\/p>\n

Tortorella has coached in 141 playoff games and has made a goaltending change only 3 times.<\/p>\n

\"Vegas<\/p>\n

KTNV<\/p>\n

The defensive breakdowns have not fallen entirely on Hart. Special teams have been a significant problem throughout the series.<\/p>\n

“One of the areas that we’ve lost a little bit is special teams,” Tortorella said.<\/p>\n

Defenseman Brayden McNabb echoed that assessment.<\/p>\n

“Good for them they got their goals on the powerplay, we’ve just got to be better on the PK,” McNabb said.<\/p>\n

\"Vegas<\/p>\n

KTNV<\/p>\n

Tortorella also pointed to a specific breakdown that contributed to the Hurricanes’ scoring.<\/p>\n

“Their second powerplay goal was kind of on the rush a busted play, special teams is a thing that they’ve scored some goals so that’s hurt us a bit,” Tortorella said.<\/p>\n

The Carolina Hurricanes’ aggressive style of play throughout the series has been another factor in the Knights’ defensive struggles.<\/p>\n

I went to the Arsenal to ask Knights fans how they feel about the decision to stay with Hart and what the keys will be to forcing a Game 7. If the Golden Knights are going to extend the series, Hart and the defense will need to step up at home on Sunday.<\/p>\n

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