Logan Thompson and Adin Hill each have compelling cases to be the starting goalie when Vegas begins its Stanley Cup title defense. There also are equally compelling reasons why one should step aside while the other takes over.
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Logan Thompson makes a save against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Las Vegas . Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Logan Thompson sprays himself with water during the third period of the team’s NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes on Friday, April 5, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz.
“If we just give it to Hilly and say, ‘OK, have at it,’ well, Logan’s played pretty well recently and played more because he’s been healthier. So is that the right way to go? You probably in some way, shape or form will see both guys. That’s not because of poor play, either. That just might be the best way to go for where they’re both at right now and how their seasons have gone.”Stars beat Blues 2-1 in shootout after clinching No.
“Last year, individually, was frustrating missing the second half of the year and not being able to put the jersey back on,” Thompson said. “So I’m just happy to be in the room and put the jersey on every day and a be part of it.” Hill was the player the Knights turned to last postseason when Laurent Brossoit was injured in Game 3 of the second-round series against Edmonton. Not only did Hill keep Vegas alive, he went 11-4 with a .932 save percentage and 2.17 goals allowed per game.
“His numbers aren’t as good the last ‘x’ amount of games than they were at the start,” Cassidy said. “We can’t hide from that. But his game doesn’t look bad right now. Pucks are finding their way in, whether it’s through some holes or some bounces or whatever. So he just has to stick with it mentally and get through those challenges because we know what he’s capable of.”
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