Golden Knights coach John Tortorella says he will continue starting Carter Hart against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 6, even as the series heads toward elimination for Vegas. The Hurricanes lead the best-of-seven series 3–2 and can clinch the Stanley Cup in Sunday’s game at T-Mobile Arena. Across the first five games of the Final, Hart is reported to be the first goalie to allow four goals in each of those games, placing extra pressure on the decision to keep him in net. Tortorella has publicly defended Hart consistently, including a prior coaching relationship: Tortorella coached Hart during Hart’s time with the Philadelphia Flyers. Game 6 follows a closely contested stretch of the Final in which both teams have traded momentum, but Carolina holds the late-series advantage. With Vegas needing a win to stay alive, the focus remains on whether Tortorella will maintain the same goaltending plan as the Hurricanes seek to finish the series.
Tortorella backs Carter Hart as Golden Knights host elimination in Game 6
Golden Knights coach John Tortorella says he will continue starting Carter Hart against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 6, even as the series heads toward elimination for Vegas. The Hurricanes lead th...
- The Hurricanes lead the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final 3–2 heading into Game 6.
- Game 6 is set for Sunday at T-Mobile Arena.
- John Tortorella says he will keep Carter Hart as the starting goalie.
- Hart has allowed four goals in each of the first five games of the Final, according to the reports.
- Tortorella previously coached Hart in Philadelphia.
Golden Knights coach John Tortorella is sticking with Carter Hart against the Hurricanes even though he is the first goalie to give up four goals in each of the first five games of a Stanley Cup Final. The teams meet in Game 6 on Sunday, and the Stanley Cup will be in T-Mobile Arena with Carolina up 3-2 and having a chance to close out the best-of-seven series over Vegas. Tortorella, who previously coached Hart in Philadelphia, has been perhaps his staunchest defender.
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