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Analytics show how far the Vegas Golden Knights’ goaltending has come because of Ryan Craig

Remember when Adin Hill was a punching bag for the Vegas Golden Knights, along with the goaltending? Well, Ryan Craig is shifting the narrative for the Golden Knights.

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 9:15 PM
Analytics show how far the Vegas Golden Knights’ goaltending has come because of Ryan Craig
Key Things to Know
  • Jacob Walters argues that head coach Ryan Craig is driving a major statistical rebound in Vegas Golden Knights goaltending.
  • Adin Hill holds a 4-0-0 record with a 2.21 GAA and .906 save percentage this season.
  • Vegas defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Saturday, with Hill saving 22 of 24 shots.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Jacob Walters argues that head coach Ryan Craig has played a major role in revitalizing the Vegas Golden Knights' goaltending analytics. After struggling significantly the previous season, netminder Adin Hill has started the 2026-27 campaign with a 4-0-0 record, a .906 save percentage, and positive numbers in goals saved above expected.

Walters highlights that Craig previously guided AHL goaltender Carl Lindbom to strong performances with the Henderson Silver Knights. Combined with steady netminding from Carter Hart, the writer asserts that Hill's statistical turnaround gives Vegas one of the NHL's most underrated goaltending tandems.

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