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Golden Knights survive Mammoth despite Adin Hill’s struggles

The Golden Knights rallied for a thrilling 5-4 overtime win over Utah, but Adin Hill's latest preseason performance gave Vegas another reason to worry about its goaltending.

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 5:29 AM
Golden Knights survive Mammoth despite Adin Hill’s struggles
Key Things to Know
  • The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Utah Mammoth 5-4 in overtime during a preseason matchup.
  • Vegas overcame a 3-1 deficit in the third period to secure the home victory.
  • Goaltender Adin Hill struggled, conceding two straight goals in the first period and another in the second.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Vegas Golden Knights rallied from a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Utah Mammoth 5-4 in overtime on Thursday night in their first home preseason game. Despite the victory at T-Mobile Arena, the performance of goaltender Adin Hill raised ongoing concerns about the team's goaltending stability heading into the season.

Hill surrendered two straight goals at the end of the first period after Vegas took an initial 1-0 lead, posting an .846 save percentage in the opening frame before allowing another goal in the second period. Hill is attempting to rebound after losing playing time to Carter Hart late last season.

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